The Lay of Aotrou and Itroun Quotes

“A witch there was, who webs could weave
to snare the heart and wits to reave,
who span dark spells with spider-craft,
and as she span she softly laughed;
a drink she brewed of strength and dread
to bind the quick and stir the dead.
In a cave she housed where winging bats
their harbour sought, and owls and cats
from hunting came with mournful cries,
night-stalking near with needle eyes.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lay of Aotrou and Itroun

“Too swiftly by in love do slip our gentle years.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lay of Aotrou and Itroun