S QS.02.005 {p} But Ilúvatar spoke choice.’

QS.02.001 It is told Middle-earth.
QS.02.002 Now Ilúvatar knew desire?’
QS.02.003 Then Aulë answered: presumption?’
QS.02.004 Then Aulë took it!’
QS.02.005 But Ilúvatar spoke choice.’
QS.02.006 Then Aulë took lengthened.
QS.02.007 Since they were Khazad-dûm.
QS.02.008 Now when Aulë pity.’
QS.02.009 But Aulë answered: gratitude.’