Posted: March 08, 2000 at 11:35:52: by Ed Norman
I have read the story many times. I always asumed the civilized folks knew of Gondor and the kingdom the existed and the peaceful existance of that time. But these were bad times and folks were rustic and ignorant. I believe that is what Tolkien meant
: : The Hobbit, Ch. 2: : Travelling through what was once known as Rhudaur: : : "'They had seldom heard of the king round here'..." : : Which king was this? The only kings in known Middle-earth at this time that I can think of are Thranduil and Thengel.
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