War must be, while we defend our lives against a destroyer who would devour all; but I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend: the city of the Men of Númenor; and I would have her loved for her memory, her ancientry, her beauty, and her present wisdom.
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Alas that ever he went on that errand! I should have been chosen by my father and the elders, but he put himself forward, as being the older and the hardier (both true), and he would not be stayed.
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‚For myself,‘ said Faramir, I would see the White Tree in flower again in the courts of the kings, and the Silver Crown return, and Minas Tirith in peace: Minas Anor again as of old, full of light, high and fair, beautiful as a queen among other queens : not a mistress of many slaves, nay, not even a kind mistress of willing slaves.
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The Hunter’s Moon waxed round in the night sky, and put to flight all the lesser stars.
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„It is a pity that our friends lie in between,“ said Gimli. „If no land divided Isengard and Mordor, then they could fight while we watched and waited.“
„The victor would emerge stronger than either, and free from doubt.“ said Gandalf.
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I look into his mind and I see his doubt. He has no woodcraft.
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But let us not darken our hearts by imagining the trial of their gentle loyalty in the Dark Tower. For the Enemy has failed – so far. Thanks to Saruman.
„Then is not Saruman a traitor?“ said Gimli.
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„Indeed yes“ said Gandalf. „Doubly. And is not that strange?“
Indeed he is in great fear, not knowing what mighty one may suddenly appear, wielding the Ring, and assailing him with war, seeking to cast him down and take his place. That we should wish to cast him down and have no one in his place is not a thought that occurs to his mind.
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