Part 30 (1/2)

All trace of Gollum is lost. It is thought that at about this time, being hunted both by the Elves and Sauron's servants, he took refuge in Moria; but when he had at last discovered the way to the West-gate he could not get out.

September

18.

Gandalf escapes from Orthanc in the early hours. The Black Riders cross the Fords of Isen.

19.

Gandalf comes to Edoras as a beggar, and is refused admittance.

20.

Gandalf gains entrance to Edoras. Theoden commands him to go: 'Take any horse, only be gone ere tomorrow is old!'

21.

Gandalf meets Shadowfax, but the horse will not allow him to come near. He follows Shadowfax far over the fields.

22.

The Black Riders reach Sarn Ford at evening; they drive off the guard of Rangers. Gandalf overtakes Shadowfax.

23.

Four Riders enter the s.h.i.+re before dawn. The others pursue the Rangers eastward, and then return to watch the Greenway. A Black Rider comes to Hobbiton at nightfall. Frodo leaves Bag End. Gandalf having tamed Shadowfax rides from Rohan.

24.

Gandalf crosses the Isen.

26.

The Old Forest. Frodo comes to Bombadil.

27.

Gandalf crosses Greyflood. Second night with Bombadil.

28.

The Hobbits captured by a Barrow-wight. Gandalf reaches Sarn Ford.

29.

Frodo reaches Bree at night. Gandalf visits the Gaffer.

30.

Crickhollow and the Inn at Bree are raided in the early hours. Frodo leaves Bree. Gandalf comes to Crickhollow, and reaches Bree at night.

October

1.

Gandalf leaves Bree.

3.

He is attacked at night on Weathertop.

6.

The camp under Weathertop attacked at night. Frodo wounded.

9.

Glorfindel leaves Rivendell.

11.

He drives the Riders off the Bridge of Mitheithel.

13.

Frodo crosses the Bridge.

18.

Glorfindel finds Frodo at dusk. Gandalf reaches Rivendell.

20.

Escape across the Ford of Bruinen.