2. Wielding Words
Wielding Words
"I sometimes think I should never have allowed him a sword." Boromir chuckled. "He wields it like your cousin."
"Like a woman? I think Éowyn would take umbrage at your less than flattering remark."
"They both would. It occurs to me, if I had not taught him, mayhap Father would have left him to his studies. But I worried for him, Théodred. In this age, none can live without learning to wield a sword."
"Rumor says he is deadly with a bow."
"He is." Once again Boromir's great smile filled their tent. "Beleg would be sore pressed to defeat him."
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