Sam was standing by the pony, sucking his teeth, and staring moodily into the gloom where the river roared stonily below; his desire for adventure was at its lowest ebb.

Whether they’ve made the land, or the land’s made them, it’s hard to say, if you take my meaning. It’s wonderfully quiet here. Nothing seems to be going on, and nobody seems to want it to. If there’s any magic about, it’s right down deep, where I can’t lay my hands on it, in a manner of speaking.’

Do not meddle in the affairs of Wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger.’

None save Legolas and Aragorn could long endure her glance.

shamefaced

Bilbo went to find a treasure, there and back again; but I go to lose one, and not return, as far as I can see.’

doughty

‘Courage is found in unlikely places,’ said Gildor. ‘Be of good hope!

I am too late. All is lost. I tarried on the way. All is lost. Even if my errand is performed, no one will ever know. There will be no one I can tell. It will be in vain.’ Overcome with weakness he wept. And still the host of Morgul crossed the bridge.