Scouring of the Shire quote of the moment

"Well be off with you!" said Rosie. "If you've been looking after Mr. Frodo all this while, what d'you want to leave him for, as soon as things look dangerous?"

This was too much for Sam. It needed a week's answer, or none. He turned away and mounted his pony. But as he started off, Rosie ran down the steps.

"I think you look fine, Sam," she said. :"Go on now! But take care of yourself and come straight back as soon as you have settled the ruffians!"