Post by Stormrider on Jan 14, 2009 22:26:40 GMT -6
From: Stormridr (Original Message) Sent: 3/16/2003 10:49 PM
Gandalf and Pippin ride to Gondor on Shadowfax. The People of Gondor welcome Mithrandir and show wonder at the sight of the Halfling and Shadowfax. Pippin, in turn, is amazed at the great city. Tolkien has written some very descriptive passages for the sites that Pippin sees and I find that I can really picture these scenes very well!
As Gandalf and Pippin walk down the long hall toward Denethor, Gandalf cautions Pippin to speak carefully to Denethor about Boromir's death, Aragorn, and not to mention Frodo's mission. Pippin is questioned about the death of Boromir. Under Denethor's piercing gaze, Pippin forgets his fear and speaks confidently about the events surrounding Boromir's death. He assures Denethor that Boromir died valiantly and with honor.
Pippin lays his sword at Denethor's feet in token of his appreciation for Boromir's sacrifice on his and Merry's behalf and as payment for the debt that Pippin and Merry owe Boromir. Pippin's tale and oath of fealty seem to have touched Denethor and raised his opinion of the Halflings a great deal; and so Denethor takes Pippin as his liege.
After the meeting, Gandalf assures Pippin that he did very well in telling his story to Denethor but that Denethor is a very shrewd man and he has read much in the tale that Pippin did not mention. So Gandalf takes his leave of Pippin for there are many things of importance he must attend to.
Pippin befriends Beregond, a Guard of the Citadel, who teaches him the passwords, answers questions, and helps satisfy his hunger. Together they watch as Gondor prepares for battle while the aged, the women, and small children leave for safey and the scouts and troops make ready. They realize that Gondor will feel the wrath of the Dark Lord whose forces will strike there the hardest.
Pippin surprisingly finds that he has been labeled a "Prince of the Halflings" and that he has come to offer allegiance to Gondor with five thousand swords wielded by other Halfling warriors. Even though Pippin tries to set that tale straight, he cannot lose that title.
Later, Pippin meets up with Bergil, son of Beregond, and at the Gate they watch as the Captains of the Outlands approach from the South Road. As they watch, they become good friends. Although the troops are a glad sight to them, the numbers are much less than they had hoped.
Gandalf is still not at the lodging when Pippin returns and he falls into an uneasy sleep to be awakened by Gandalf in the middle of the night. Pippin learns that he will be taken back to the Lord Denethor at sunrise and that The Darkness has begun.
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From: Merlin the mad Sent: 3/18/2003 3:44 PM
Minas Tirith has the descriptive appearance of a Constantinople under siege by the Ottomans: many derelict buildings and a rather vacant or under populated look about it.
Minas Tirith
Copyright Ted Nasmith and Harper Collins. All Rights Reserved
Copyright Ted Nasmith and Harper Collins. All Rights Reserved
Gandalf and Pippin ride to Gondor on Shadowfax. The People of Gondor welcome Mithrandir and show wonder at the sight of the Halfling and Shadowfax. Pippin, in turn, is amazed at the great city. Tolkien has written some very descriptive passages for the sites that Pippin sees and I find that I can really picture these scenes very well!
As Gandalf and Pippin walk down the long hall toward Denethor, Gandalf cautions Pippin to speak carefully to Denethor about Boromir's death, Aragorn, and not to mention Frodo's mission. Pippin is questioned about the death of Boromir. Under Denethor's piercing gaze, Pippin forgets his fear and speaks confidently about the events surrounding Boromir's death. He assures Denethor that Boromir died valiantly and with honor.
Pippin lays his sword at Denethor's feet in token of his appreciation for Boromir's sacrifice on his and Merry's behalf and as payment for the debt that Pippin and Merry owe Boromir. Pippin's tale and oath of fealty seem to have touched Denethor and raised his opinion of the Halflings a great deal; and so Denethor takes Pippin as his liege.
After the meeting, Gandalf assures Pippin that he did very well in telling his story to Denethor but that Denethor is a very shrewd man and he has read much in the tale that Pippin did not mention. So Gandalf takes his leave of Pippin for there are many things of importance he must attend to.
Pippin befriends Beregond, a Guard of the Citadel, who teaches him the passwords, answers questions, and helps satisfy his hunger. Together they watch as Gondor prepares for battle while the aged, the women, and small children leave for safey and the scouts and troops make ready. They realize that Gondor will feel the wrath of the Dark Lord whose forces will strike there the hardest.
Pippin surprisingly finds that he has been labeled a "Prince of the Halflings" and that he has come to offer allegiance to Gondor with five thousand swords wielded by other Halfling warriors. Even though Pippin tries to set that tale straight, he cannot lose that title.
Later, Pippin meets up with Bergil, son of Beregond, and at the Gate they watch as the Captains of the Outlands approach from the South Road. As they watch, they become good friends. Although the troops are a glad sight to them, the numbers are much less than they had hoped.
Gandalf is still not at the lodging when Pippin returns and he falls into an uneasy sleep to be awakened by Gandalf in the middle of the night. Pippin learns that he will be taken back to the Lord Denethor at sunrise and that The Darkness has begun.
* * *
From: Merlin the mad Sent: 3/18/2003 3:44 PM
Minas Tirith has the descriptive appearance of a Constantinople under siege by the Ottomans: many derelict buildings and a rather vacant or under populated look about it.