... slain Orcs and come to the conclusion that the Orcs have quarreled among themselves. Still there is no sign of Merry and Pippin. Later, they find Hobbit footprints and a broach clues that their captured friends have passed this way. After many days of pursuit without sign of trail or hope, Aragorn sees riders ... hunters horses, asking only that once their deed is accomplished, they return After bidding farewell to the men of Rohan, the three hunters again pursue their Hobbit friends. At night they rest under some trees in the forest of Fangorn. Gimli, who is on guard, sees an old man but...

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• Grade Level: High School