... that Frodo is only bruised. He encourages the Hobbit to put the mail back on and never take it off. The night falls and there are many stars but no moon. Frodo thinks he sees light and hears feet as they keep moving. Soon they come to the edge of Lothlorien. Legolas does not know whether elves still inhabit the fair forest. Aragorn thinks that they should keep ... going until they find a safe place to stop. Boromir does not want to enter Lothlorien because the men tell tales of dangerous and wicked things happening in the forest. Aragorn tells him ... indiscernible and it changes with ...

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• Approx Pages: 31
• Grade Level: High School

... be winning. Suddenly, Theoden and his men ride up from behind, trapping the Orcs. Gandalf appears with a contingent of reinforcements. The Orcs flee into the forest, but the trees capture them and the battle is over as quickly as it began The Road to Isengard King Theoden, Gandalf the white rider, Aragorn, Legolas, Erkenbrand, Eomer, Gimli and the men of Rohan all gather beside a stream. When Theoden asks Gandalf about his ... , however, he is fawning and falsely friendly. Sam grows suspicious of both his companions. On the fifth day of their quest, they come to the desolation that lies ...

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• Approx Pages: 17
• Grade Level: High School

... , he is able to read "moon runes" (only visible in the light of the moon in the proper phase) that describe how to find the secret entrance on the Lonely Mountain: "Stand by the grey stone when the thrush knocks, . . . and the setting sun with the last light of Durin's Day will shine upon the key-hole." Though they are puzzled by this message, the company is in high spirits when it at last leaves ... carry them to the gate at the path's start. From there, however, they must return the ponies and travel on foot. When they reach the path, Gandalf also leaves them, wishing them the best and...

• Word Count: 5600
• Approx Pages: 22
• Grade Level: High School