Sam wonders where they will live

[Eljorahir]

Maybe not much to discuss, but I'll give it a try as a topic:

On page 3 of The Ring Goes South...

Bilbo says, "Books ought to have good endings. How would this do: and they all settled down and lived together happily ever after?"
"It will do well, if it ever comes to that," said Frodo.
"Ah!" said Sam. "And where will they live? That's what I often wonder."

What's Sam thinking regarding their living arrangements after the quest is successful?
Isn't it likely, they'd just live in the house at Crickhollow?
Is he worried Frodo will want to stay in Rivendell with Bilbo, and he will part with him to return to the Shire?
Is he hoping Frodo can find a way to get Bag End back?

Is Tolkien foreshadowing Frodo and Sam's future living across the Sea?

 

[Squint-eyed Southerner]

Sam was aware of Elves "sailing, sailing over the sea", but I can't imagine him considering that he would, or could. More likely, he was thinking of Rose Cotton! 😁

 

[banakil]

Yeah, this was pretty early in the journey. Sam's gardening gift from Galadriel does operate as a type of foresight into Sam's thinking/heart, in the sense that Galadriel knew what Sam wanted or should have wanted.

 

[d4rk3lf]

Yeah, this was pretty early in the journey. Sam's gardening gift from Galadriel does operate as a type of foresight into Sam's thinking/heart, in the sense that Galadriel knew what Sam wanted or should have wanted.

Yavanna: Welcome back Galadriel. It's been ages since you left with your uncle, and I am glad that you're finally back.
Galadriel: Glad to be back to. How's the things in Valinor?
Yavanna: Same as ever. Just these flora have been growing crazier and crazier. Even I can't control it.
Galadriel: Well, I somehow foreseen that. But don't worry, I got the guy ready. He will clean up this mess. He arrives with the next ship.

 

[Eljorahir]

"Ah!" said Sam. "And where will they live? That's what I often wonder."

Is the idea of Sam prophesizing they will be living somewhere unexpected any more strange than Huor prophesizing to Turgon?:

"...from you and from me a new star shall arise. Farewell!"

Really? A new star shall arise? C'mon Huor. That's crazy talk.

 

[Idril Celebrindal]

Is the idea of Sam prophesizing they will be living somewhere unexpected any more strange than Huor prophesizing to Turgon?:

"...from you and from me a new star shall arise. Farewell!"

Really? A new star shall arise? C'mon Huor. That's crazy talk.

Aiya Ëarendil elenion ancalima!

I hope I spelled that right... I was quoting from memory.