The second part of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic adventure THE LORD OF THE RINGS‘Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century.’ Sunday TelegraphThe company of the Ring is torn asunder. Frodo and Sam continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin – alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.This continues the classic tale begun in The Fellowship of the Ring, which reaches its awesome climax in The Return of the King.
‘Nay, Éomer, you do not fully understand the mind of Master Wormtongue,’ said Gandalf, turning his piercing glance upon him. ‘He is bold and cunning. Even now he plays a game with peril and wins a throw. Hours of my precious time he has wasted already. Down, snake!’ he said suddenly in a terrible voice. ‘Down on your belly! How long is it since Saruman bought you? What was the promised price? When all the men were dead, you were to pick your share of the treasure, and take the woman you desire?
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