Congratulations indeed, and welcome to the world to George from all at the Prancing Pony – though I anticipate it being a few years yet before he joins us for a drink. At the very least he’ll need to be taller than Nob (not that that’s difficult).
Huoommmm … no strong drinks during the week, please … huoommm … and besides, they do not really help to refresh one’s memory, do they? … huom … wasn’ it the other way round? …. homrhuom …
Huoommmm … by the way, I just want to let you know that last night I had a long and good conversation with Master Fangorn … huom … he’s still fine and often is around here, enjoying … huoommm … well, yes, he doesn’t talk very much … huom … but you know me … rhuom … I can talk for two … huooommm