*sniffles*
Awwww. My first idea on the money had been it was some friend of Glorfindel's who bought it and paid so much because they wanted to help him without embarrassing him with charity. But that was so much sweeter.

I don't think I'd be able to raise cattle for veal, either. You don't have to be around a critter long to grow attached, and it seems to me Fin is going to have to stay as removed from the business as possible.

The ending was very touching. Fin is the sort of prince all royalty should aspire to be.
He just needs another hug.
And I notice I deem Fin worthy of a hug every single chapter.