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It was [[Mid-year's Day]] and on his way he heard disturbing news from [[Radagast]].<ref name=council>{{FR|Council}}</ref> Believing that he might not be able to come back to [[Hobbiton]] in time, he came hastily to the ''[[Prancing Pony]]'' and wrote a letter to Frodo.<ref name=Strider/> | It was [[Mid-year's Day]] and on his way he heard disturbing news from [[Radagast]].<ref name=council>{{FR|Council}}</ref> Believing that he might not be able to come back to [[Hobbiton]] in time, he came hastily to the ''[[Prancing Pony]]'' and wrote a letter to Frodo.<ref name=Strider/> | ||
==Content== | ==Content== | ||
In the letter, written in his "strong but graceful script", Gandalf warned Frodo that he might not return when promised and that Frodo should leave as soon as possible, preferably before [[August]]; when Gandalf would be available, he would try to catch them up. If Frodo ever came to [[Bree]] he should trust [[Barliman Butterbur]] and leave a message for Gandalf. He also mentioned that Frodo might meet a [[Man]] named [[Strider]] (whom Gandalf had already met and informed on [[May 1]]). | In the letter, written in his "strong but graceful script", Gandalf warned Frodo that he might not return when promised and that Frodo should leave as soon as possible, preferably before [[August]]; when Gandalf would be available, he would try to catch them up. If Frodo ever came to [[Bree]] he should trust [[Barliman Butterbur]] and leave a message for Gandalf. He also mentioned that Frodo might meet a [[Man]] in the area named [[Strider]] (whom Gandalf had already met and informed on [[May 1]]) who could assist him. | ||
[[File:G for Gandalf.png|right|50px]] | [[File:G for Gandalf.png|right|50px]] | ||
He concluded the letter with 3 warnings: that he should not wear the Ring again, and do not travel in night; the [[Riddle of Strider|a rhyme]] which would prove Strider's real identity, which is [[Aragorn]]; his worries that the forgetful Barliman might not send this letter in time. The letter was signed with the [[cirth|certh]] "G" for Gandalf.<ref name=Strider/> | He concluded the letter with 3 warnings: that he should not wear the Ring again, and do not travel in night; the [[Riddle of Strider|a rhyme]] which would prove Strider's real identity, which is [[Aragorn]]; finally, he mentioned his worries that the forgetful Barliman might not send this letter in time. The letter was signed with the [[cirth|certh]] "G" for Gandalf.<ref name=Strider/> | ||
Before leaving, Gandalf instructed Barliman to send this letter to Hobbiton as soon as possible. He also told him to expect a Mr. Underhill, whose real name was Baggins, giving | Before leaving, Gandalf instructed Barliman to send this letter to Hobbiton as soon as possible. He also told him to expect a Mr. Underhill, whose real name was Baggins, giving Frodo's detained description. However Gandalf's worries proved to be correct. Not only he was captured in [[Orthanc]],<ref name=council/> but Barliman also could not find someone who would travel to Hobbiton, and day after day, this obligation was forgotten.<ref name=Strider/> | ||
==Afterwards== | ==Afterwards== | ||
Frodo never received the letter and kept on waiting for Gandalf.<ref>{{FR|I3}}</ref> Having no sign from him, he departed on [[September 23]],<ref name=great/> much later than Gandalf would have instructed him. Meanwhile Gandalf had escaped Orthanc and reached the Shire on [[Shadowfax]] less than a week after Frodo's departure.<ref name=great>{{App|Great}}</ref> | Frodo never received the letter and kept on waiting for Gandalf in Hobbiton.<ref>{{FR|I3}}</ref> Having no sign from him, he departed on [[September 23]],<ref name=great/> much later than Gandalf would have instructed him. Meanwhile Gandalf had escaped Orthanc and reached the Shire on [[Shadowfax]] less than a week after Frodo's departure.<ref name=great>{{App|Great}}</ref> | ||
It was not until "Mr. Underhill" came to the ''Prancing Pony'' with [[travelers|a company of 3 hobbits]] | It was not until "Mr. Underhill" came to the ''Prancing Pony'' with [[travelers|a company of 3 hobbits]] when Butterbur made the connection. Strider happened also to be there and both he and the hobbits tried to discern each other's trustfullness. Butterbur arrived with the letter which proved to Frodo that Strider was his friend. However all were worried in absence of news from the Wizard.<ref name=Strider/> | ||
The hobbits resumed their travel to Rivendell with Strider the next morning,<ref>{{FR|Knife}}</ref> without knowing that Gandalf would arrive to Bree | The hobbits resumed their travel to Rivendell with Strider the next morning,<ref>{{FR|Knife}}</ref> without knowing that Gandalf would arrive to Bree that same night.<ref name=great/> | ||
{{references}} | {{references}} | ||
[[Category:Books and documents within the legendarium]] | [[Category:Books and documents within the legendarium]] | ||
Revision as of 17:26, 5 May 2013
Gandalf's letter is a letter that Gandalf wrote and left to Barliman Butterbur, to be delivered to Frodo Baggins.[1]
Background
Gandalf had told Frodo that they should take the One Ring to Rivendell. He advised him to adopt the name "Mr. Underhill" when outside the Shire. He promised to return to Hobbiton in late September when they would leave.[2] Gandalf then started for Isengard to seek advice from Saruman.[3]
It was Mid-year's Day and on his way he heard disturbing news from Radagast.[4] Believing that he might not be able to come back to Hobbiton in time, he came hastily to the Prancing Pony and wrote a letter to Frodo.[1]
Content
In the letter, written in his "strong but graceful script", Gandalf warned Frodo that he might not return when promised and that Frodo should leave as soon as possible, preferably before August; when Gandalf would be available, he would try to catch them up. If Frodo ever came to Bree he should trust Barliman Butterbur and leave a message for Gandalf. He also mentioned that Frodo might meet a Man in the area named Strider (whom Gandalf had already met and informed on May 1) who could assist him.
He concluded the letter with 3 warnings: that he should not wear the Ring again, and do not travel in night; the a rhyme which would prove Strider's real identity, which is Aragorn; finally, he mentioned his worries that the forgetful Barliman might not send this letter in time. The letter was signed with the certh "G" for Gandalf.[1]
Before leaving, Gandalf instructed Barliman to send this letter to Hobbiton as soon as possible. He also told him to expect a Mr. Underhill, whose real name was Baggins, giving Frodo's detained description. However Gandalf's worries proved to be correct. Not only he was captured in Orthanc,[4] but Barliman also could not find someone who would travel to Hobbiton, and day after day, this obligation was forgotten.[1]
Afterwards
Frodo never received the letter and kept on waiting for Gandalf in Hobbiton.[5] Having no sign from him, he departed on September 23,[3] much later than Gandalf would have instructed him. Meanwhile Gandalf had escaped Orthanc and reached the Shire on Shadowfax less than a week after Frodo's departure.[3]
It was not until "Mr. Underhill" came to the Prancing Pony with a company of 3 hobbits when Butterbur made the connection. Strider happened also to be there and both he and the hobbits tried to discern each other's trustfullness. Butterbur arrived with the letter which proved to Frodo that Strider was his friend. However all were worried in absence of news from the Wizard.[1]
The hobbits resumed their travel to Rivendell with Strider the next morning,[6] without knowing that Gandalf would arrive to Bree that same night.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Strider"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Shadow of the Past"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Great Years"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Council of Elrond"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Three is Company"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Knife in the Dark"
