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Nay, rather I think that I now begin to understand a matter that has puzzled me from the beginning: why when Boromir had fallen were the Orcs content with the capture of Merry and Pippin. They did not seek out the rest of us, nor attack our camp; but instead they went with all speed towards Isengard. Did they suppose they had captured the Ring-bearer and his faithful comrade. I think not. Their masters would not dare to give such plain orders to Orcs, even if they knew so much themselves; they would not speak openly to them of the Ring: they are not trusty servants. But I think the Orcs had been commanded to capture hobbits, alive, at all costs. An attempt was made to slip out with the precious prisoners before the battle. Treachery perhaps, likely enough with such folk; some large and bold Orc may have been trying to escape with the prize alone, for his own ends. There, that is my tale. Others might be devised. But on this we may count in any case: one at least of our friends escaped. It is our task to find him and help him before we return to Rohan. We must not be daunted by Fangorn, since need drove him into that dark place. I do not know which daunts me more: Fangorn, or the thought of the long road through Rohan on foot, said Gimli. Then let us go to the forest, said Aragorn. It was not long before Aragorn found fresh signs. At one point, near the bank of the Entwash, he came upon footprints: hobbit-prints, but too light for much to be made of them. Then again beneath the bole of a great tree on the very edge of the wood more prints were discovered. The earth was bare and dry, and did not reveal much. One hobbit at least stood here for a while and looked back; and then he turned away into the forest, said Aragorn. Then we must go in, too, said Gimli. But I do not like the look of this Fangorn; and we were warned against it. I wish the chase had led anywhere else. 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This web page is old and full of memory. I could have been happy here, if I had come in days of peace. I dare say you could, snorted Gimli. You are a Wood-elf, anyway, though Elves of any kind are strange folk. Yet you comfort me. Where you go, I will go. But keep your bow ready to hand, and I will keep my axe loose in my belt. Not for use on trees, he added hastily, looking up at the tree under which they stood. I do not wish to meet that old man at unawares without an argument ready to hand, that is all. Let us go. With that the three hunters plunged into the forest more info Fangorn. Legolas and Gimli left the tracking to Aragorn. There was little for him to see. The floor of the forest was dry and covered with a drift of leaves; but guessing that the fugitives would stay near the water, he returned often to the banks of the stream. So it was learn more here he came upon the place where Merry and Pippin had drunk and bathed their feet. There plain for all to see were the footprints of two hobbits, one somewhat smaller than the other. This is good tidings, said Aragorn. Yet the marks are two days old. And it seems that at this point the hobbits left the waterside. Then what shall we do now. said Gimli. We cannot pursue them through the whole fastness of Fangorn. We have come ill supplied. If we do not find them soon, we shall be of no use to them, except to sit down beside them and show our friendship by starving together. If that is indeed all we can do, then we must do that, said Aragorn. Let us go on. They came at length to the steep abrupt end of Treebeards Hill, and looked up at the rock-wall with its rough steps leading to the high shelf. Gleams of sun were striking through the hurrying clouds, and the forest now looked less grey and drear. 492 T HE L ORD O F THE R INGS Let us go up and look about us. said Legolas. I still feel my breath short. I should like to taste a freer air for a while. The companions climbed up. Aragorn came last, moving slowly: he was scanning the steps and ledges closely. I am almost sure that the hobbits have been up here, he said. But there are other marks, very strange marks, which I do not understand. I wonder if we can see anything from this ledge which will help us to guess which way they went next. He stood up and looked about, but he saw nothing that was of any use. The shelf faced southward and eastward; but only on the east was the view open. There he could see the heads of the trees descending in ranks towards the plain from which they had come. We have journeyed a long way round, said Legolas. We could have all come here safe together, if we had left the Great River on the second or third day and struck west. Few can foresee whither their road will lead them, till they come to its end. But we did not wish to come to Fangorn, said Gimli. Yet here we are and nicely Steam deck 2 when reddit in the net, said Legolas. Look. Look at what. said Gimli. There in the trees. Where. I have not elf-eyes. Hush. Speak more softly. Look. said Legolas pointing. Down in the wood, back in the way that we have just come. It is he. Cannot you see him, passing from tree to tree. I see, I see now. hissed Gimli. Look, Aragorn. Did I not warn you. There is the old man. All in dirty grey rags: that is why I could not see him source first. Aragorn looked and beheld a bent figure moving slowly. It was not far away. It looked like an old beggar-man, walking wearily, leaning on a rough staff. His head was bowed, and he did not look towards remarkable, counter strike knife replicas me. In other lands they would have greeted him with kind words; but now they stood silent, each feeling a strange expectancy: something was approaching that held a hidden power or menace. Gimli gazed with wide eyes for a while, as step by step the figure drew nearer. Then suddenly, unable to contain himself longer, he burst out: Your bow, Legolas. Bend it. Get ready. It is Saruman. Do not let him speak, or put a spell upon us. Shoot first. Legolas took his bow and bent it, slowly and as if some other will resisted him. He held an arrow loosely in his hand but did not fit it to the string. Aragorn stood silent, his face was watchful and intent. Why are you waiting. What is the matter with you. said Gimli in a hissing whisper. Legolas is right, said Aragorn quietly. We may not shoot an old T HE WHITE RIDER 493 man so, at unawares and unchallenged, whatever fear or doubt be on us. Watch and wait. At that moment the old man quickened his pace and came with surprising speed to the foot of the rock-wall. Then suddenly he looked up, while they stood motionless looking down. There was no sound. They could not see his face: he was hooded, and above the hood he wore a wide-brimmed hat, so that all his features were overshadowed, except for the end of his nose and his grey beard. Yet it seemed to Aragorn that he caught the gleam of eyes keen and bright from within the shadow of the hooded brows. At last the old man broke the silence. Well met indeed, my friends, he said in a soft voice. I wish to speak to you. Will you come down, or shall I come up. Without waiting for an answer he began to climb. Now. cried Gimli. Stop him, Legolas. Did I not say that I wished to speak to you. said the old man. Put away that bow, Master Elf. The bow and arrow fell from Legolas hands, and his arms hung loose at his sides. And you, Master Dwarf, pray take your hand from your axe-haft, till I am up. You will not need such arguments. Gimli started and then stood still as stone, staring, while the old man sprang up the rough steps as nimbly as a goat. All weariness seemed to have left him. As he stepped up on to the shelf there was a gleam, too brief for certainty, a quick glint of white, as if some garment shrouded by the grey rags had been for an instant revealed. The intake of Gimlis breath could be heard as a loud hiss in the silence. Well met, I say again. said the old man, coming towards them. When he was a few feet away, he stood, stooping over his staff, with his head thrust forward, peering at them from under his hood. And what may you be doing in these parts. An Elf, a Man, Steam deck 2 when reddit a Dwarf, all clad in Elvish fashion. No doubt there is a tale worth hearing behind it all. Such things click at this page not often seen here. You speak as one that knows Fangorn well, said Aragorn. Is that so. Not well, said the old man: that would be the study of many lives. But I come here now and again. Might we know your name, and then hear what it is that you have to say to us. said Aragorn. The morning passes, and we have an errand that will not wait. As for what I wished to say, I have said it: What may you be 494 T HE L ORD O F THE R INGS doing, and what tale can you tell of yourselves. As for my name. He broke off, laughing long and softly. Aragorn felt a shudder run through him at the sound, a strange cold thrill; and yet it was not fear or terror that he felt: rather it was like the sudden bite of a keen air, or the slap of a cold rain that wakes an uneasy sleeper. My name. said the old man again. Have you not guessed it already. You have heard it before, I think. Yes, you have heard it before. But come now, what of your tale. The three companions stood silent and made no answer. There are some who would begin to doubt whether your errand is fit to tell, said the old man. Happily I know something of it. You are tracking the footsteps of two young hobbits, I believe. Yes, hobbits. Dont stare, as if you had never heard the strange name before. Steam deck 2 when reddit have, and so have I. Well, they climbed up here the day before yesterday; and they met someone that they did not expect. Does that comfort you. And now you would like to know where they were taken. Well, well, maybe I can give you some news about that. But why are we standing. Your errand, you see, is no longer as urgent as you thought. Let us sit down and be more at ease. The old man turned away and went towards a heap of fallen stones and rock at the foot of the cliff behind. Immediately, as if a spell had been removed, the others relaxed and stirred. Gimlis hand went at once to his axe-haft. Aragorn drew his sword. Legolas picked up his bow. The old man took no notice, but stooped and sat himself on a low flat stone. Then his grey cloak drew apart, and they saw, beyond doubt, that he was clothed beneath all in white. Saruman. cried Gimli, springing towards him with axe in hand. Speak. Tell us where you have hidden our friends. What have you done with them. Speak, or I will make a dint in your hat that even a wizard will find it hard to deal with. The old man was too quick for him. He sprang to his feet and leaped to the top of a large rock. There he stood, grown suddenly tall, towering above them. His hood and his grey rags were flung away. His white garments shone. He lifted up his staff, and Gimlis axe leaped from his grasp and fell ringing on the ground. The sword of Aragorn, stiff in his motionless hand, blazed with a sudden fire. Legolas gave a great shout and shot an arrow high into the air: it vanished in a flash of flame. Mithrandir. he cried. Mithrandir. Well met, I say to you again, Legolas. said the old man. They all gazed at him. His hair was white as snow in the sunshine; and gleaming white was his robe; the eyes under his deep brows were T HE WHITE RIDER 495 bright, piercing as the rays of the sun; power was kartoffel hack counter strike 1.6 his hand. Between wonder, joy, and fear they stood and found no words to say. At last Aragorn stirred.
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