Post by Stormrider on Jan 25, 2009 10:43:17 GMT -6
From: Lord_Algamesh (Original Message) Sent: 12/20/2002 11:47 PM
Book IV Chapter Four: Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
The Hobbits and the wretched Gollum continue their journey towards Gollum's "secret" way and soon find themselves in the woodlands of Ithilien. This is a land new to the dominion of Sauron and has managed to retain much of it's former beauty. The new surroundings are very pleasing to the hobbits and they feel that their hearts are lightened by this portion of their trek. Gollum is not so optimistic about it and finds this route somewhat less satisfactory. After a while, the trio decides to rest and Sam convinces Gollum to forage for a bit of a meal. He soon returns with a "brace o' coneys (rabbits) and Sam sets Gollum to fetch some water from a nearby stream. Meanwhile, Frodo has fallen asleep ... exhausted from the weight of the Ring and the long march. During Gollum's absence, Sam prepares a small cooking fire in order to stew the rabbits. Gollum returns and is very cross with Sam over building the fire. He warns the hobbit that it will bring enemies. Following a brief argument, Sam begins preparing the stew and Gollum slips off ... angry with Sam over the fire. Sam rouses Frodo and they enjoy the meal, afterwhich, Sam takes the dishes down to the stream for cleaning. Glancing back, he sees a wisp of smoke and frantically rushes back to extinguish the smouldering fire. The cookfire ultimately attracts the attention of a group of men who discover the hobbits in the brush. The leader, Faramir of Gondor, hastily questions the hobbits about who they are and their errand. He leaves guards with them while he and the rest of his men engage a group of southerners in battle, men who are on their way to swell the ranks of Mordor. During the battle, Sam gets the opportunity to finally see an Oliphaunt. The chapter ends with Faramir's guards informing the hobbits that they will probably be detained further by their captain, Lord Faramir.
Book IV Chapter Five: The Window on the West
Faramir and his men return from the skirmish and he resumes questioning the hobbits. His inquiries quickly lead him to the knowledge that the hobbits were traveling companions to Boromir of Gondor. Faramir informs them of his death and he is disappointed that they know nothing about the events surrounding Boromir's death. Faramir reveals to them that he is the brother to the fallen Boromir. Frodo becomes very concerned when Faramir begins guessing and inquiring about Isildur's Bane. The young captain is, of course, aware of Boromir's dream and he realizes that the hobbits are holding back some information from him. He leads the hobbits back to his lair and along the way, apologizes for questioning too directly concerning the hobbits' "burden". He guesses that Isildur's Bane lies at the heart of Boromir's death and that it must be some weapon of the enemy that has been entrusted to the hobbits to bear. Eventually, they reach Henneth Annûn, the hideout of Faramir and his troop. The men of Gondor provide the hobbits with rest and sustenance upon their arrival. Sam suspects that Gollum is on their trail because one of Faramir's scouts reports seeing a strange gangrel creature in the trees at dusk. After the evening meal, Faramir shares company with the hobbits and they talk long into the night. Faramir tells of the history of his people and the current state of affairs surrounding Gondor. The hobbits recount parts of their journey and Sam mistakenly reveals the identity of Isildur's Bane ... to Frodo's obvious distress. Faramir proves to be a man of "quality" and refuses the temptation that resulted in the downfall of his brother. Frodo reveals to Faramir his intentions about traveling to Mordor and destroying the Ring. Faramir is astonished by this revelation and bids the hobbits to rest easy during the night.
Book IV Chapter Six: The Forbidden Pool
Frodo is aroused from his slumber by Faramir late in the night. Faramir urges Frodo to follow him and they soon arrive at the archway overlooking the vale below. Looking down, Faramir points out movement in the pool below. Gollum is foraging for food, unaware that he is being watched and that his life hangs in the balance. Faramir puts the question the Frodo, "Shall we shoot?". Frodo pleads with him to spare the life of the creature below and asks to go down and gather him. Faramir agrees to this and Frodo goes down to the pool to speak with Gollum. Gollum is not happy with Frodo abandoning him and it requires a threat of the "Precious" to convince him to follow Frodo. Gollum is led straight to a waiting ambush and he is taken captive. Gollum accuses Frodo of betraying him and Frodo feels terrible about this. He entreats the Dunedain to show Gollum mercy and to be gentle. The creature is led to Faramir where he is questioned in the presence of the hobbits. Although reluctant to answer, Gollum reveals his intended path to Faramir. Faramir accuses Gollum of not informing his masters of all he knows about the perils of the intended path. Gollum becomes cross but insists that the hobbits require passage into Mordor and that this is the only way. Faramir counsels Frodo against Gollum's guidance but is unable to offer a better solution to him. He informs Frodo about the truth of Minas Morgul and the rumored dread of Cirith Ungol. Frodo is grateful for the counsel but insists that he must follow Gollum since there is no other option to get into the Black Land. Faramir offers his last bit of advice to be wary of the guide for he is guilty of murder. He then bids Frodo goodnight and wishes him well on his journey. They are to depart from Henneth Annûn in the morning.
Book IV Chapter Four: Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
The Hobbits and the wretched Gollum continue their journey towards Gollum's "secret" way and soon find themselves in the woodlands of Ithilien. This is a land new to the dominion of Sauron and has managed to retain much of it's former beauty. The new surroundings are very pleasing to the hobbits and they feel that their hearts are lightened by this portion of their trek. Gollum is not so optimistic about it and finds this route somewhat less satisfactory. After a while, the trio decides to rest and Sam convinces Gollum to forage for a bit of a meal. He soon returns with a "brace o' coneys (rabbits) and Sam sets Gollum to fetch some water from a nearby stream. Meanwhile, Frodo has fallen asleep ... exhausted from the weight of the Ring and the long march. During Gollum's absence, Sam prepares a small cooking fire in order to stew the rabbits. Gollum returns and is very cross with Sam over building the fire. He warns the hobbit that it will bring enemies. Following a brief argument, Sam begins preparing the stew and Gollum slips off ... angry with Sam over the fire. Sam rouses Frodo and they enjoy the meal, afterwhich, Sam takes the dishes down to the stream for cleaning. Glancing back, he sees a wisp of smoke and frantically rushes back to extinguish the smouldering fire. The cookfire ultimately attracts the attention of a group of men who discover the hobbits in the brush. The leader, Faramir of Gondor, hastily questions the hobbits about who they are and their errand. He leaves guards with them while he and the rest of his men engage a group of southerners in battle, men who are on their way to swell the ranks of Mordor. During the battle, Sam gets the opportunity to finally see an Oliphaunt. The chapter ends with Faramir's guards informing the hobbits that they will probably be detained further by their captain, Lord Faramir.
Book IV Chapter Five: The Window on the West
Faramir and his men return from the skirmish and he resumes questioning the hobbits. His inquiries quickly lead him to the knowledge that the hobbits were traveling companions to Boromir of Gondor. Faramir informs them of his death and he is disappointed that they know nothing about the events surrounding Boromir's death. Faramir reveals to them that he is the brother to the fallen Boromir. Frodo becomes very concerned when Faramir begins guessing and inquiring about Isildur's Bane. The young captain is, of course, aware of Boromir's dream and he realizes that the hobbits are holding back some information from him. He leads the hobbits back to his lair and along the way, apologizes for questioning too directly concerning the hobbits' "burden". He guesses that Isildur's Bane lies at the heart of Boromir's death and that it must be some weapon of the enemy that has been entrusted to the hobbits to bear. Eventually, they reach Henneth Annûn, the hideout of Faramir and his troop. The men of Gondor provide the hobbits with rest and sustenance upon their arrival. Sam suspects that Gollum is on their trail because one of Faramir's scouts reports seeing a strange gangrel creature in the trees at dusk. After the evening meal, Faramir shares company with the hobbits and they talk long into the night. Faramir tells of the history of his people and the current state of affairs surrounding Gondor. The hobbits recount parts of their journey and Sam mistakenly reveals the identity of Isildur's Bane ... to Frodo's obvious distress. Faramir proves to be a man of "quality" and refuses the temptation that resulted in the downfall of his brother. Frodo reveals to Faramir his intentions about traveling to Mordor and destroying the Ring. Faramir is astonished by this revelation and bids the hobbits to rest easy during the night.
Book IV Chapter Six: The Forbidden Pool
Frodo is aroused from his slumber by Faramir late in the night. Faramir urges Frodo to follow him and they soon arrive at the archway overlooking the vale below. Looking down, Faramir points out movement in the pool below. Gollum is foraging for food, unaware that he is being watched and that his life hangs in the balance. Faramir puts the question the Frodo, "Shall we shoot?". Frodo pleads with him to spare the life of the creature below and asks to go down and gather him. Faramir agrees to this and Frodo goes down to the pool to speak with Gollum. Gollum is not happy with Frodo abandoning him and it requires a threat of the "Precious" to convince him to follow Frodo. Gollum is led straight to a waiting ambush and he is taken captive. Gollum accuses Frodo of betraying him and Frodo feels terrible about this. He entreats the Dunedain to show Gollum mercy and to be gentle. The creature is led to Faramir where he is questioned in the presence of the hobbits. Although reluctant to answer, Gollum reveals his intended path to Faramir. Faramir accuses Gollum of not informing his masters of all he knows about the perils of the intended path. Gollum becomes cross but insists that the hobbits require passage into Mordor and that this is the only way. Faramir counsels Frodo against Gollum's guidance but is unable to offer a better solution to him. He informs Frodo about the truth of Minas Morgul and the rumored dread of Cirith Ungol. Frodo is grateful for the counsel but insists that he must follow Gollum since there is no other option to get into the Black Land. Faramir offers his last bit of advice to be wary of the guide for he is guilty of murder. He then bids Frodo goodnight and wishes him well on his journey. They are to depart from Henneth Annûn in the morning.