Well, I’ve officially gone farther from home than I’ve ever been before. Now I’ll just have to see where my feet take me. At least I can make this journey with a friend. Fancy that, Gandalf sending me off with Mr. Frodo on a journey of such importance. At least he’ll have his gardener with him.
You speak of what you do not know, old man. I would choose your words more carefully in the future. There are more loyal to Gandalf than you would think.
Sorry may not be good enough. You carry a heavy burden. I know who hunts you and what they hunt. Those hunting you now know where you are. Do not pretend you don’t know what I’m talking about. Your friend the wizard was delayed. He sent me to help you in his stead.
They were once great kings, tricked by Sauron into accepting nine rings of power as a token of friendship. But Sauron deceived them. The rings binded them to him. Now they are servants of the dark Lord Sauron, sent out to find the One Ring and bring it back to him. They will not rest and they will not sleep until they find it. They are the nine ring wraiths, the Nazgul, forsaken servants to the enemy. They will not cease searching for you.
It’s been raining for three days, my clothes are wet, my feet are cold, and I’m getting sick. Bilbo never mentioned this when he talked about his adventures.
So it begins. These hobbits have no idea what they are a part of. Perhaps Frodo knows a little, but even he doesn’t understand the magnitude of what he carries around his neck. That leaves me the responsibility of protecting against their own ignorance. I must be very watchful indeed.
Well, I’ve officially gone farther from home than I’ve ever been before. Now I’ll just have to see where my feet take me. At least I can make this journey with a friend. Fancy that, Gandalf sending me off with Mr. Frodo on a journey of such importance. At least he’ll have his gardener with him.
Good! And you taking Bilbo’s fowl nephew too! Bag End will be ours!!
Why are all these scary riders in black chasing us!?
I don’t know. What did we ever do to them?
Where are you, you fools!!!
All this running is exhausting. Those riders are after something. Or someone. Frodo?
I have to leave the Shire, Merry. You can come if you wish, but it will be dangerous.
We’re with you Frodo! It’ll be like one of Bilbo’s adventures!
We haven’t even had time for our standard seven meals a day!
We just had breakfast, Pip!
Well we’ve had one breakfast, yes. But what about second breakfast?
I’m tired…and cold.
Don’t complain, Pip, we’re lucky to be alive!
Ya, those black riders almost had us. Especially you Frodo.
It’s only a matter of time! HAHA, there’s nowhere for you to run!
I know. That was way to close. At least we’re almost to Bree. Gandalf will be there. Let’s hope those riders don’t follow us.
The innkeeper said he hadn’t seen Gandalf…I hope he shows up soon.
Gandalf is SO overated! Brings mischief to my Inn every time he comes here. He’s a strange kinda folk. Your better off without him.
You speak of what you do not know, old man. I would choose your words more carefully in the future. There are more loyal to Gandalf than you would think.
Oh ya? and what would a RANGER know of such things? Who are you to question me in my own Inn?
I happen to be a trusted friend of Gandalf’s. One you would do well not to bother.
Hmph, I’m getting too old for these sorts of arguments.
Well, might as well get some ale, while we wait!
This inn is scary. I’ve never seen so many MEN before! What kind of name is the Prancing Pony?
Ah, relax a little Sam. They even have Hobbit accommodations here. I think the inn is rather nice. A little oversized, perhaps, but I like it.
They don’t even have any proper hobbit songs here. All of these songs are about things I’ve never even heard of before.
Maybe we should just sing them some from our own extensive selection, Huh Pip?
We’re definitely not in Hobbiton anymore.
Pippin is such an idiot…
I’m sorry!
We told you not to mention the name Baggins to anyone!
That name isn’t safe anymore!
You drink too much ale Pippen!
I said I was sorry, gosh!
You caused me to put the Ring on!
HAHA, I see ya now, Sucker!!
Sorry may not be good enough. You carry a heavy burden. I know who hunts you and what they hunt. Those hunting you now know where you are. Do not pretend you don’t know what I’m talking about. Your friend the wizard was delayed. He sent me to help you in his stead.
So what exactly are those things hunting us?
They were once great kings, tricked by Sauron into accepting nine rings of power as a token of friendship. But Sauron deceived them. The rings binded them to him. Now they are servants of the dark Lord Sauron, sent out to find the One Ring and bring it back to him. They will not rest and they will not sleep until they find it. They are the nine ring wraiths, the Nazgul, forsaken servants to the enemy. They will not cease searching for you.
OMG!!!
So what do we do?
We make for Rivendell, the land of the elves. There we can seek the counsel of Elrond.
This stranger Aragorn walks really fast!!!
Ya, my legs are killing me.
We haven’t stopped since the sun came up!
It’s been raining for three days, my clothes are wet, my feet are cold, and I’m getting sick. Bilbo never mentioned this when he talked about his adventures.
Not to mention Aragorn snores when he sleeps…I can’t sleep with all that noise!
You snore louder than Aragorn, Sam!
Do Not!
do too
yep, do too
Ya Sam, it’s a fact, lol.
ugh
So it begins. These hobbits have no idea what they are a part of. Perhaps Frodo knows a little, but even he doesn’t understand the magnitude of what he carries around his neck. That leaves me the responsibility of protecting against their own ignorance. I must be very watchful indeed.