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It should be easy to find him: we only need wings ourselves. There was sorcery here right enough, said Gimli. What was that old man doing. What have you to say, Aragorn, to the reading of Legolas. Can you better it. Maybe, I could, said Aragorn, smiling. There are some other signs near at hand that you have not considered. I agree that the prisoner was a hobbit and must have had either legs or hands free, before he came here. I guess that it was hands, because the riddle then becomes easier, and also because, as I read the marks, he was carried to this point by an Orc. Blood was spilled Baldurs gate 3 underdark map x y, a few paces away, orc-blood. There are deep prints of hoofs all about this spot, and signs that a heavy thing was dragged away. The Orc was slain by horsemen, and later his body was hauled to the fire. But the hobbit was not seen: he was not in the open, for it was night and he still had his elven-cloak. He was exhausted and hungry, and it is not to be wondered at that, when he had cut his bonds with the knife of his fallen enemy, he rested and ate a little before he crept away. But 490 T HE L ORD O F THE R INGS it is a comfort to know that he had some lembas in his pocket, even though he ran away without gear or pack; that, perhaps, is like a hobbit. I say he, though I hope and guess that both Merry and Pippin were here together. There is, however, nothing to show that for certain. And how do you suppose that either of our friends came to have a hand free. asked Gimli. I do not know how it happened, answered Aragorn. Nor do I know why an Orc was carrying them away. Not to help them to escape, we may be sure. 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 Baldurs gate 3 underdark map x y 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 learn more here 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. I do not think the wood feels evil, whatever tales may say, said Legolas. He stood under the eaves of the forest, stooping forward, T HE WHITE RIDER 491 as if he were listening, and peering with wide eyes into the shadows. No, it is not evil; or what evil is in it is far away. I catch only the check this out echoes of dark places where the hearts of the trees are black. There is no malice near us; but there is watchfulness, and anger. Well, it has no cause to be angry with me, said Gimli. I have done it no harm. That is just as well, said Legolas. But nonetheless it has suffered harm. There is something happening inside, or going to happen. Do you not feel the tenseness. It takes my breath. I feel the air is stuffy, said the Dwarf. This wood is lighter than Mirkwood, but it is musty and shabby. It is old, very old, said the Elf. So old that almost I feel young again, as I Baldurs gate 3 underdark map x y not felt since I journeyed with you children. It 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 fallout 4 wolfenstein armor 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 of 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 that 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, click somewhat smaller than the other. This is good tidings, said Baldurs gate 3 underdark map x y. 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 click to see more whole https://godeddaddygogogo.cloud/rust-game/rust-game-how-to-repair-a-car-quiz.php 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 caught 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 at 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 them. 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 can rust game log viewer apologise 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 windows steam machine from Legolas hands, and his arms hung loose at his sides. And you, Master Ps5 crashing legends apex keeps, 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, and a Dwarf, all clad in Elvish fashion. No doubt there is a tale worth hearing behind it all. Such things are 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 suggest best apex legends weapon skins iron sights shaking 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. You 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.
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