THREE IS A COMPANY

(THIS POST BASED ON THE CONTENT OF THE LORD OF THE RINGS, BY, JRR TOLKIEN)

Chapter 2

THREE IS A COMPANY

Synopsis:

To avoid his leaving the Shire from being widely known, Frodo sells Bag End to the Sackville-Bagginses and purchases a house in Buckland, east of the Shire, where he had spent his youth. On his fiftieth birthday he leaves Bag End and sets out with his friend Pippin (Peregrin Took) and Sam Gamgee. In truth, Frodo plans to go to Rivendell, as he has discussed with Gandalf. Gandalf has left him for a short time to gather news from the world outside, but has not returned yet, which greatly concerns Frodo.

On the way, the band of travelers hear the sound of horses. They think Gandalf is joining them, so they hide in order to surprise him. Instead of Gandalf, a black rider on a black horse arrives. He sniffs the air as if sensing their presence and Frodo gets a sudden urge to put his Ring on. But the rider moves on. Sam tells Frodo that this very rider had been asking questions about Frodo. The travelers become suspicious and move on, more cautious than before.

Later, they meet a group of elves. The Lord of the Elves, Gildor Inglorian, asks the travelers to join him and his group. After they reach a safe place and have their fill of food and drink, Frodo asks Gildor for news and advice. Gildor tells him of the gathering darkness, the wars of men and the flight of the elves. He tells Frodo that the Black Riders are the servants of his enemies and that he must be careful. He extends his friendship and that of is people to Frodo and his group. Sam is delighted, since he has always dreamed of being on an adventure with elves.

Looks like Frodo’s adventures begin at this point, as he is followed by a menacing band of Black Riders.