2. Downfall of Barad-dûr and the passing of Sauron.
(from the appendices)
“Out from the beleaguered hills knights of Gondor, Riders of Rohan, Dúnedain of the North, close-serried companies, drove against their wavering foes…'”
"Well this the end, Sam Gamgee," said a voice by his side. And there was Frodo, pale and worn, and yet himself again; and in his eyes there as peace now, neither strain of will, nor madness, nor any fear. His burden was taken away. There was the ear master of the sweet days in the Shire.
"Master!" cried Sam, and fell upon his knees. In all that ruin of the world for the moment he felt only joy, great joy. The burden was gone. His master had been saved; he was himself agan, he was free. And then Sam caught sight of the maimed and bleeding hand.
"Your poor hand!" he said. "And I have nothing to bind it with, or comfort it. I would have spared him a shole hand of mine rather. But he's gone now beyond recall, gone forever."
"Yes,"said Frodo. "but do you remember Gandalf's words: Even Gollum may have something yet to do? BUt for him, Sam, I could not have destroyed the Ring. The Quest would have been in vain, even at the bitter end. So let us forgive him! For the Quest is achieved and now all is over. I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things, Sam"
~Mount Doom, RotK
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Happy Tolkien Reading Day too. I was going to read but i think typing it was easier. Maybe i'll read the Letters later. ;)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DEAR TOOK,
grey_wonderer yesterday! Mathom for you coming soon, my dear! :hugshugshugs: Thanks fro always being there with my random fandom outbursts in all hours of the day. It's always so awesome to have a fannish friend like you. Cheers and many happy returns! Be sure to relax, my hard-working Took!