Part 3048 of 3850 from book23
More speed we cannot make if the strength ofbook22 Rohan is to be gathered. Before the night of the third day from now we should come to the Hold. Did you say aught to him Even Gandalf feared that encounter. Ride unto great renown Farewell Merry I leave you in good hands better than we hoped when we hunted the orcs to Fangorn. The strength was enough barely. The Riders were ready and their horses were fidgeting he wished they would start arid get it over. A little people but of great worth are the Shirefolk said Halbarad.... more