The soldiers chopped and chopped, and still the great tree stood, frowning down at them.

"In the heart of Llanowar the magic is so strong that trees cannot stay rooted."

—Mirri of the *Weatherlight*

The soldiers chopped and chopped, and still the great tree stood, frowning down at them.

And would you strip the bark from a treefolk?

—Elvish expression meaning "Are you crazy?"

And would you strip the bark from a treefolk?

—Elvish expression meaning "Are you crazy?"