Who were the kitties?

Renille · 01-29-2002, 12:00 AM

In FOtR, in the chapter "A Journey in the Dark." Aragorn refers to the "cats of Queen Beruthiel."

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He will not go astray-if there is any path to find. He has led us in here against all our fears, but he will lead us out again, at whatever cost to himself. He is surer of finding his way home on a dark night than the cats of Queen Beruthiel.

Does anyone have the slightest idea who this queen was? Is the story in the Unfinished Tales? (I'm not finished reading that yet...so I wouldn't know.)

Ñólendil · 01-29-2002, 12:01 AM

Yes, it's in UT. Look for it in the section on the Istari. Or look up 'Berúthiel' in the Index in the back, that'll probably get you there quicker.

FrodoFriend · 01-29-2002, 02:39 AM

In the Book of Lost Tales I seem to remember the story-telling gardener guy talking about "Melkor Prince of Cats" or something like that. Are these the same cats or is there another brood out there?

Comic Book Guy · 01-29-2002, 02:32 PM

Queen Berúthiel was Queen to the 12th King of Gondor, she had nine black cats and one white cat. She made them travel around Gondor finding secrets and when they returned, she read their mind.

Feraway Hawkbriar · 01-29-2002, 03:23 PM

"Ahh, my loyal pet , what secrets have you brought back to me this time?"

"I ate a bug and crapped in someones driveway"

Foul_Dwimmerlaik · 01-29-2002, 03:29 PM

Also, we saw the Royal Dog peeing on the White Tree.

Wayfarer · 01-29-2002, 05:04 PM

*/ Currently has a rather nasty cat-bite on his forehead. I think it might be infected, but for some reason the cat died instantly.

01-29-2002, 12:01 AM	#2
Ñólendil Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: California Posts: 60,865	Yes, it's in UT. Look for it in the section on the Istari. Or look up 'Berúthiel' in the Index in the back, that'll probably get you there quicker. __________________ Falmon -- Dylan

01-29-2002, 02:39 AM	#3
FrodoFriend Halfwitted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eryn Vorn Posts: 1,659	In the Book of Lost Tales I seem to remember the story-telling gardener guy talking about "Melkor Prince of Cats" or something like that. Are these the same cats or is there another brood out there? __________________ Fingolfin lives! ... in my finger! The Crossroads of Arda - Warning. Halfwit content. Not appropriate for people with IQ of over 18. The Fellowship of the Message Board Nyáréonié - The Tale of Tears

01-29-2002, 03:23 PM	#5
Feraway Hawkbriar Elven Warrior Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California Posts: 348	"Ahh, my loyal pet , what secrets have you brought back to me this time?" "I ate a bug and crapped in someones driveway" __________________ "The barks goes ever on and on out from the dog where they began. He's out there crapping on my lawn. Till I hit him with my van."

01-29-2002, 03:29 PM	#6
Foul_Dwimmerlaik Enting Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 76	Also, we saw the Royal Dog peeing on the White Tree. __________________ Come not between the Nazgul and his prey! Or he will not slay thee in thy turn. He will bear thee away to the houses of lamentation, beyond all darkness, where thy flesh shall be devoured, and thy shrivelled mind be left naked to the lidless eye.

01-29-2002, 05:04 PM	#7
Wayfarer The Insufferable Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,333	*/ Currently has a rather nasty cat-bite on his forehead. I think it might be infected, but for some reason the cat died instantly. __________________ Disgraced he may be, yet is not dethroned, and keeps the rags of lordship once he owned

01-29-2002, 02:32 PM	#4
Comic Book Guy Best Ex-Administrator ever Join Date: May 2001 Location: Ireland Posts: 60,547	Queen Berúthiel was Queen to the 12th King of Gondor, she had nine black cats and one white cat. She made them travel around Gondor finding secrets and when they returned, she read their mind.