Thanks to Linda Bridges, I learned that there was a man as late as the 20th century with the extraordinary name Dagobert Runes. He edited a collection of the writings of Benjamin Rush, which isn’t such a bad name; but “Dagobert Runes” must make J.K. Rowling and the shade of J.R.R. Tolkien wild that they did not invent it.

“Dagobert Runes saw a black rider snuffing outside his barn last night,” Sam cried. “What does it mean, Maste Frodo?”

“Dagobert Runes,” Snape sneered coldly. “You used to laugh at me in Spells and Potions. Well, here’s a spell for her.” He whipped out his wand and shouted, “Eraseo!”