... water. Sam and Frodo see dead faces in the mud, faces of elves, men and Orcs. Gollum tells them about the battle that was fought there long ago, at the Black Gates, and how the graves of the dead were swallowed up by the marsh. There are candles for every dead creature in it. Somehow they get across the dead marshes ... more times they feel the dread and fear passing over them. Though they cannot see the Nazgul they believe it is nearby. Gollum very reluctantly leads them to the Gate. Black Gate is Closed Before the next day dawns, the journey to Mordor is complete. Gollum and the Hobbi...

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