All is going according to plan. I am now the
Lord High General of the Armed Forces of Gondor, thanks to Kingy over there.
First things first.
He begins a letter.
Dear Mayor Samwise Gamgee of the Shire,
By order of King Elessar of Gondor, you are hereby required to raise a militia of the Shire, that is ready for service, and 1,000 strong, within a month of the arrival of this letter.
Your co-operation is sincerely appreciated,
Boromir,
Recently Appointed Lord High General of the Armed Forces of Gondor
He summons a fast messenger, and sends off the sealed letter to the Shire.
Now to draft an army...