The remnants of the Company are scattered across the kingdoms of Men, awaiting the onslaught of Mordor. Thus we turn at last to the Tower of Guard, where we get to see how far Pippin’s come as he’s immersed in Gondorian culture. Read more
III. Chapter 11: The Palantír
Concerning hobbits and wizards… Read more
III. Chapter 10: The Voice of Saruman
Saruman’s armies are destroyed and his fortress overrun, but he’s still far from harmless – so Gandalf needs to disarm him. Read more
III. Chapter 8: The Road to Isengard
Gandalf is rather cryptic as he leads Théoden, Aragorn, and the others to a parlay with Saruman. Read more
III. Chapter 7: Helm’s Deep
‘The last host of the Eorlingas has ridden forth. It will not return without battle.’ Read more
III. Chapter 6: The King of the Golden Hall
Now we turn to Rohan, its people, and its language. Read more
III. Chapter 5: The White Rider
The Three Hunters come to the end of their hunt – and meet someone they didn’t expect. Also, Christ figures! Read more
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