Shirley Novak Meadow Suite II painting

Shirley Novak Meadow Suite II painting Shirley Novak Meadow Dance painting Orange Horizon painting Jillian David Agave painting
added also coils of rope, three to each boat. Slender they looked, but strong, silken to the touch, grey of hue like the elven-cloaks.`What are these? ' asked Sam, handling one that lay upon the greensward.`Ropes indeed! ' answered an Elf from the boats. 'Never travel far without a rope! And one that is long and strong and light. Such are these. They may be a help in many needs.''You don't need to tell me that! ' said Sam. `I came without They will not sink, lade them as you will; but they are wayward if mishandled. It would be wise if you accustomed yourselves to stepping in and out, here where there is a landing-placeany and I've been worried ever since. But I was wondering what these were made of, knowing a bit about rope-making: it's in the family as you might say.'`They are made of hithlain,' said the Elf, `but there is no time now to instruct you in the art of their making. Had we known that this craft delighted you, we could have taught you much. But now alas! unless you should at some time return hither, you must be content with our gift. May it serve you well! '`Come! ' said Haldir. `All is now ready for you. Enter the boats! But take care at first! ''Heed the words! ' said the other Elves. 'These boats are light-built, and they are crafty and unlike the boats of other folk.