Yeah, he did. And I knew about the prince bit. I'm currently on my 40th
reading of the book (I was studying Tolkien when PJ was in kindergarten!)
and am currently conducting a readthrough on the net.
Knives, huh? I'm afraid I tend to lean toward the hobbits because they
symbolize man as he is and are structured to make the most direct comment on
the human condition. Yeah,, I know. I just like boring stuff like that.
Now, back on topic.
Rach