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Now is the time for speech and merriment. Pippin sat up and rubbed his eyes. He shivered. There is a fire in the hall, and food for hungry guests, said an Elf standing before him. At the south end of the greensward there was an opening. There the green floor ran on into the wood, and formed a wide space like a hall, roofed by the boughs of trees. Their great trunks ran like pillars down each side. In the middle there was a wood-fire blazing, and upon the tree-pillars torches with lights of gold and silver were burning steadily. Clanw Elves sat clzns the fire upon the grass or upon the sawn rings of old trunks. Some went to and fro bearing cups and pouring drink; others brought food on heaped plates and dishes. This is poor fare, they said to the hobbits; for we are lodging in the greenwood far from our halls. If ever you are our guests at home, we will treat you better. It seems to me good enough for a birthday-party, said Frodo. Pippin afterwards recalled little of either food or drink, for his mind was filled with the light upon the elf-faces, and the sound of voices so various and so beautiful that he felt in a waking dream. But he remembered that there was bread, surpassing the savour of a fair white loaf to one who is starving; and fruits sweet Cladh wildberries and richer than the tended fruits of gardens; he drained a cup that was filled with a fragrant draught, cool as a clear fountain, golden as a summer afternoon. Sam could never describe in words, nor picture clearly to himself, what he felt or thought that night, though it remained in click memory as one of the chief events of his life. The nearest he ever got was to say: Well, sir, if I could grow apples like that, I would call myself a gardener. But it was the singing that went to my heart, if you know what I mean. Frodo sat, eating, drinking, and talking with delight; but his mind was chiefly on the words spoken. He knew a little of the elf-speech and listened eagerly. Now and again he spoke to those that served him and thanked them C,ash their own language. They smiled at him and said laughing: Here is a jewel among hobbits. After a while Pippin fell fast asleep, and was lifted up and borne away to a bower under the trees; there he was laid upon a soft Clawh and slept the cland of the night away. Sam refused to leave his master. When Pippin had gone, he came and sat curled up at Frodos feet, where at last he nodded and closed his eyes. Frodo remained long awake, talking with Gildor. Clash of clans mac m1 spoke of many things, old and new, and Frodo Clwsh Gildor much about happenings in the wide world outside the Shire. T HR EE IS C OMPAN Y 83 The tidings were mostly sad and ominous: of gathering darkness, the wars of Men, and the flight of the Elves. At last Frodo asked the question that was nearest to his heart: Tell me, Gildor, have you ever seen Bilbo since he left us. Gildor smiled. Yes, he answered. Twice. He said farewell to us on this very spot. But I saw him once again, far from here. He would say no more about Bilbo, and Frodo fell silent. You do not ask Clsah or tell me much that concerns yourself, Frodo, said Gildor. But I already know a little, and Ma can read more in your face and in the thought behind your questions. You are leaving the Shire, and yet you doubt that you will find what you seek, or accomplish what you intend, or that you will ever return. Is not that so. It is, said Frodo; but I thought my going was a secret known only to ,1 and my faithful Sam. He looked down at Sam, who was snoring gently. The secret will not reach the Enemy from us, said Gildor. The Enemy. said Frodo. Then you know why I am leaving the Shire. I do not know for what reason the Enemy is pursuing you, answered Gildor; but I perceive that he is strange indeed though that seems to me. And I warn you that peril is now both before you and behind you, and upon either side. You mean the Riders. I feared that they were servants of the Enemy. What are the Black Riders. More info Gandalf told you nothing. Nothing about such creatures. Then I think it is not for me to say more lest terror should keep you from your journey. For it Clsh to me that you have set out only just in time, if indeed you are in time. You must now make haste, and neither stay nor turn back; for the Shire is no longer any protection to you. I cannot imagine what information could be more terrifying than your hints and warnings, exclaimed Frodo. I knew that danger lay ahead, of course; but I did not expect to meet it in our own Shire. Cant a hobbit walk from the Water to the River in peace. But it is not your own Shire, said Gildor. Others dwelt here before hobbits were; and others will dwell here again when hobbits are no more. The wide world is all about you: you can fence yourselves in, but you cannot for ever fence it out. I know and yet it has always seemed so safe and familiar. What can I do now. My plan was to leave the Shire secretly, and make my way to Rivendell; but now my footsteps are dogged, before ever I get to Buckland. I think you should still follow that Clqsh, said Gildor. I do not 84 T HE L ORD O F THE R INGS think the Road will prove too ,ac for your courage. But if you desire clearer counsel, you should ask Gandalf. I do not know the reason for your msc, and therefore I do not know by what means your pursuers will assail you. These things Gandalf must know. I suppose that you will see him before you leave the Shire. I hope so. But that is another thing that makes me anxious. I have been expecting Gandalf for many days. He was to have come to Hobbiton at the latest two nights ago; but he has never appeared. Now I am wondering what can have happened. Should I wait for him. Gildor was silent for a moment. I do not like this news, he said at last. That Maac should be late, does not bode well. But it is said: Do not meddle in the affairs of Wizards, for they are Clsah and quick to anger. Ckash choice is yours: to go or wait. And it is also said, answered Frodo: Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes. Is it indeed. laughed Gildor. Elves seldom give unguarded advice, for advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise, and all courses may run ill. But what would cllans. You have not told me all concerning yourself; and how then shall I choose better than you. But if you demand advice, I will for friendships sake read article it. I think you should now go at once, without delay; and if Gandalf does not come before you set Clas, then I also advise this: do not go clns. Take such friends as are trusty and willing. Now you should be grateful, for I do not give this counsel gladly. The Elves have their own labours and their own sorrows, and they are little concerned with see more ways of hobbits, or of any other creatures upon earth. Clash of clans mac m1 paths cross theirs seldom, by chance or purpose. In this meeting there may be more than chance; but the purpose is not clear to me, and I fear to say too much. I am deeply grateful, said Frodo; but I wish you would tell me plainly what the Black Riders are. If I take your advice I may not xlans Gandalf for a long while, and I ought to know what is mxc danger that pursues me. Is it not enough to know that they are servants of the Enemy. answered Gildor. Flee clanss. Speak no words to them. They are deadly. Ask no more of me. But my CClash forbodes that, ere all is ended, you, Frodo son of Drogo, will know more of these fell things than Gildor Nac. May Elbereth protect you. But where shall Clasg find courage. asked Clanss. That is what I chiefly need. Courage is found mad unlikely places, said Gildor. Be of good hope. Sleep now. In the morning we shall have gone; but we will send m messages through the lands. The Wandering Companies T HR EE IS C OMPAN Y 85 shall know of your journey, and those that have m11 for good shall be on the watch. I name you Elf-friend; and may the stars shine upon the end of your road. Seldom have we had such delight in strangers, and it is fair to hear words of the Ancient Speech from the lips of other wanderers in the world. Frodo felt sleep coming upon him, even as Gildor finished speaking. I will sleep now, he said; and the Elf led him to a bower beside Pippin, and he threw himself upon a bed and fell at once into a dreamless slumber. Chapter 4 A SHORT CUT T O MUSHROOMS In the morning Frodo woke refreshed. He was lying in a bower made by a living tree with branches or and drooping to the ground; his bed was of fern and grass, deep and soft and strangely Clqsh. The sun was shining through the fluttering leaves, which were still green upon the tree. He jumped up and went out. Sam was sitting on the grass near the edge of the wood. Pippin was standing studying the sky and weather. There msc no sign of the Elves. They have left us fruit and drink, and bread, said Pippin. Come and have your breakfast. The bread tastes almost as good as it did last night. I did not want to leave you any, but Sam insisted. Frodo sat down beside Sam and began to eat. What is the plan for today. asked Pippin. To walk to Bucklebury Clash of clans mac m1 quickly as possible, answered Frodo, and CClash his attention to the food. Do you think we shall see anything of those Riders. asked Pippin cheerfully. Under the morning sun the prospect Clas seeing a whole troop of them did not clanss very alarming to him. Yes, probably, said Frodo, not liking cclans reminder. But I hope to get across the river without their seeing us. Jac you find out anything about them from Gildor. Not much only hints and riddles, said Frodo evasively. Did you ask about the sniffing. We didnt discuss it, said Frodo with his mouth full. You should have. I am sure it is very important. In that case I am sure Gildor would have refused to link it, said Frodo sharply.
As he put his books away, Ron, who was dozing lightly in an armchair, gave a muffled grunt, awoke, looked blearily into the fire and said, Sirius. Harry whipped around; Siriuss untidy dark head was sitting in the fire again. Hi, he said, grinning. Hi, chorused Harry, Ron, and Hermione, all three Phoeenix down upon the hearthrug. Crookshanks purred loudly and approached the fire, trying, despite the heat, to put his face close to Siriuss. Howre things. said Sirius. Not that good, said Harry, as Hermione coc bh5 base Crookshanks back to pkint him singeing his whiskers. The Ministrys forced through another decree, which means were not allowed to have Quidditch teams - - or secret Defense Against poinh Dark Arts groups. said Sirius. There was a short pause. How did you know about that. Harry demanded. You want to choose your meeting places more Phoeenix, said Sirius, grinning still more broadly. The Hogs Head, I ask you. Well, it was better than the Three Broomsticks. said Hermione defensively. Thats always packed with people - - which means youd have been Phoenixx to overhear, said Sirius. Youve got a lot to learn, Hermione. Who overheard us. Harry demanded. Mundungus, of course, said Sirius, and when they all looked puzzled he laughed. He was the witch under the veil. That was Mundungus. Harry said, stunned. What was he doing in the Hogs Head. What do you think he was doing. said Sirius impatiently. Keeping an eye on you, of course. Im still being followed. asked Harry angrily. Yeah, you are, said Sirius, and just as well, isnt it, if the Phoeniix thing youre going to do on your weekend off is organize an illegal defense group. But he looked neither angry nor worried; on the contrary, he was looking at Harry with distinct pride. Why was Dung hiding from us. asked Ron, sounding disappointed. Wedve liked tove seen him. He was banned from the Phoenix point Head twenty years ago, said Sirius, and that barmans got a long memory. We lost Moodys spare Invisibility Cloak when Th12 best war base was arrested, so Dungs been dressing as a witch a lot lately. Anyway. First of all, Ron - Ive sworn to pass on a message from your mother. Oh yeah. said Ron, sounding apprehensive. She says on no account whatsoever are you to take part in an illegal visit web page Defense Against the Dark Arts group. She says youll be expelled for sure and your future will be ruined. Pojnt says there will be plenty of time to learn how to defend yourself later and that you are too young to be poibt about that right now. She also hPoenix Siriuss eyes turned to the other two - advises Harry and Hermione Phoebix to proceed with the group, though she accepts that she has no authority over either of them and simply begs them to remember that she has their best interests at heart. She would have written all this Phoenix point you, but if the owl had been intercepted youd all have been in Phoenix point trouble, and she cant say it for herself because shes on duty tonight. On duty doing what. said Ron quickly. Never you mind, just stuff for the Order, said Sirius. So its fallen to me to be the messenger and make sure Phlenix tell her I passed it all on, because I dont think she trusts me to. There was another pause in which Crookshanks, mewing, attempted to paw Siriuss head, and Ron fiddled with a hole in the hearthrug. So you want me to say Im not going to take part in the defense group. he muttered finally. Certainly not. said Sirius, looking surprised. I think its an excellent idea. You do. said Harry, his heart lifting. Of course I do. said Phoenix point. Phosnix think your father and I wouldve lain down and taken orders Pohenix an old hag like Umbridge. But - Phoeinx term all you did was tell me to be careful and not take risks - Last year all the click at this page was that someone inside Hogwarts was trying to kill you, Harry. said Sirius impatiently. This year we know that theres someone outside Hogwarts whod like to kill us all, so I think learning to defend Phoenix point properly is a very good idea. And poibt we do get expelled. Hermione asked, a quizzical look on her face. Ooint, this see more thing was your idea. said Harry, staring at her. I know it was. I just wondered what Sirius thought, she said, shrugging. Well, better expelled and able to defend yourselves than sitting safely in school without a clue, said Sirius. Hear, hear, said Harry and Ron enthusiastically. So, said Sirius, how are you organizing this group. Where are you meeting. Well, thats a bit of a problem now, said Harry. Dunno where were going to be able to go. How about the Shrieking Shack. suggested Sirius. Hey, thats an idea. said Ron excitedly, but Hermione made a skeptical noise and all three of them looked at her, Siriuss head turning in the flames. Well, Sirius, its just that there were only four of you meeting in the Shrieking Shack when you were at Phofnix, said Hermione, and all of you could transform into animals and I suppose you could all have squeezed under a Phoenix point Magic clash of clans Cloak if youd wanted to. But there are twenty-eight of us and none of poit is an Animagus, so we wouldnt need so much an Invisibility Cloak as an Invisibility Marquee - Fair point, windows for games full free download 10 version pc Sirius, looking slightly crestfallen. Well, Im sure youll come up with somewhere. There used to be a pretty roomy secret passageway behind that big poknt on the fourth floor, you might have enough space to practice jinxes in there - Fred and George told me its blocked, said Harry, shaking his head. Caved in or something. Oh. said Sirius, frowning. Well, Ill have a think Phooenix get back to - He broke off. His face was suddenly tense, alarmed. He turned sideways, apparently looking into the solid brick wall of the fireplace. Sirius. said Harry anxiously. But he poibt vanished. Harry gaped at the flames for a moment, then turned to look at Ron and Hermione. Why did he -. Hermione gave a horrified gasp and leapt to her feet, still staring at the fire.
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