... 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, guided solely by Smeagol's senses. As their journey progresses they sense Smeagol's uneasiness. Later, a winged creature flies over the marshes and Gollum refuses ... to move until the moon is gone. He ... to stop him but are unsuccessful, as he seems possessed. Suddenly thunder and lightening split the night air. The gate opens and out comes the Lo...

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• Approx Pages: 17
• Grade Level: High School

... him to be blindfolded, but he agrees to avoid any further trouble. Haldir speaks of the dangers surrounding Lothlorien on all sides. The influence of Sauron is everywhere and the new evil from Saruman is affecting regions that were once free from the dark lord's power. Merry speaks of the Grey Havens to the west of the Shire. Haldir asks if he has ever seen them and Merry admits that he has ... not. Haldir does not think that the shadow of Mordor will ever recede. They walk slowly ... day. There is no sign of the enemy for many days. The banks are treeless and they can see for miles on...

• Word Count: 7779
• Approx Pages: 31
• Grade Level: High School