Éowyn finally gets her moment of renown (with a little help from Merry), but it still remains to be seen whether she’s truly escaped her “cage”.
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V. Chapter 5: The Ride of the Rohirrim
The pace quickens as all forces begin to converge on Minas Tirith. Also, alas, racial stereotypes. Read more
V. Chapter 3: The Muster of Rohan
Now all roads were running together to the East to meet the coming of war and the onset of the Shadow. And even as Pippin stood at the Great Gate of the City and saw the Prince of Dol Amroth ride in with his banners, the King of Rohan came down out of the hills…
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V. Chapter 2: The Passing of the Grey Company
Back in Rohan, Aragorn and Merry are each contemplating what part they have to play in the coming battle (or not). 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
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