Chapter 11 Section VIII Hospital

When Merry finally approached the ruined gates of Minas Tirith, his eyes were clouded with weariness and tears, and he paid no attention to the ruins and carnage around him.The air was full of the smell of fire, and many siege devices were burned or pushed into burning ditches, and many corpses were disposed of in the same way.The battlefield was littered with the carcasses of the Southern Behemoths, some burned to death, some stoned to death, and some shot through the eyes by Mosong's elite archers.The heavy rain had stopped for a while, and the sun was beginning to show its face, but the entire lower city was still shrouded in foul-smelling smoke.

People began to try to clear a way through the wreckage, and several people came out the main entrance with stretchers on their shoulders.They laid Éowyn carefully on a soft pillow, and covered the King's body with a cloth of gold; Theoden and Éowyn just entered the main city of Gondor, and everyone who met them took off their hats and saluted; the group passed through the first blackened city and continued on the stone road.To Merry, it seemed as if they had spent years walking, an endless trudge through a nightmare where people kept walking only to face a dark end. The torch in front of him flickered, then went out, and he began to be surrounded by darkness.He thought, "This is the tunnel to the tomb, we're going to stay here forever." But suddenly a living voice broke into his dream.

"Wow, Merry! Thank goodness I finally found you!" He looked up, and the fog in front of him partially disappeared.That's Pippin!They were standing face to face in a small alley, and there was no one else but the two of them.He rubbed his eyes in disbelief. "Where is the King of Riders?" he asked, "and Éowyn?" Before he could finish speaking, he staggered and sat down on the porch by the side of the road, and began to cry. "They're inside the keep," said Pippin. "I think you must have fallen asleep and turned the wrong turn. When we found you didn't come with us, Gandalf sent me to look for you. Poor Merry! I'm so glad to see you! You look exhausted, so I won't bother you. But first, tell me, are you hurt? Or uncomfortable?" "No," said Merry. "Well! I suppose not. But, Pippin, after I stabbed him, I couldn't use my right hand. My sword melted like ice." Pippin looked nervous. "Looks like you'd better come with me," he said, "I wish I could hold you, you shouldn't be walking anymore, they shouldn't have let you at all, but you've got to forgive them too. It happened here After so many tragic things, Merry, a hobbit just off the field can easily be ignored." "It's not a bad thing to be ignored," said Merry, "I was slapped by that-ah, alas a while ago." , I don't want to talk. Give me a hand, Pippin! I feel it's getting dark again, and my arms are so cold!" "Merry Boy, lean against me!" said Pippin, "Come on! Step by step, Not far." "Will you bury me?" Merry asked.

"No, of course not!" Pippin tried to force a smile, but inside he was very worried. "No, we're going to the hospital." They left the narrow alley in the Fourth City and walked back to the main road leading to the fort.They walked forward step by step, Merry staggered and muttered to himself, as if sleepwalking. "I can't take him like this," thought Pippin. "Is there no one to help me? I can't leave him here." Just then a boy ran up and found The other party was Beregon's son Bergier. "Hey, Burjer!" he yelled, "Where are you going? Glad to see you alive and kicking!" "I run errands for the doctor," Burjer said, "no time for chatting." "I'm not looking for You talk!" said Pippin. "Please inform the superiors that there is a hobbit with me, which is what you call Parian. He has just returned from the war, and I don't think he can walk. Dar is over there, he will be very happy to hear the news." Bijier ran away.

"I'd better wait here," said Pippin to himself.He made Merry lie in the sun, and sat beside him, with Merry's head on his lap.He massaged Merry's limbs tenderly, and squeezed his friend's hand, Merry's right hand was rather cold. It was not long before Gandalf himself came to them.He bent over to check on Meili's condition, rubbed the center of his brows, and carefully picked him up. "He deserves to be sent into the city with the most solemn ceremonies," he said. "He has lived up to my trust! If Elrond had not accepted my advice, neither of you would have set off with the expedition, and today's That would not be the case.

"He sighed and said: "However, this is also my responsibility, and this war is not over yet." In the end, Faramir, Éowyn, and Meriadock were all lying on the hospital bed, and everyone Take very good care of them.Although at this time, most of the ancient knowledge has been lost, but the medical skills of Gondor are still enough to make them proud.The Physicians of Gondor were good at healing wounds and pains, and all diseases that afflicted men east of the sea.In addition to being old, they are all well cured.They can't find a way to live longer. In fact, their average lifespan has been greatly reduced, which is not much different from that of ordinary humans. Except for families with pure blood, there are very few people who can be more than a hundred years old and still be tough.At this time, their medical skills are facing the most severe challenge. There are many patients with the same symptoms that they can't cure. They call it dark shadow disease, because the source of this disease comes from the ring spirit.Affected by this disease, people will fall into a deep sleep, then the whole body will become cold, and then the medicine will not work.For the physicians here, the halfling and daughter of Rohan's condition was in a tricky late stage.This morning, the two of them babbled in their dreams, and everyone listened carefully, hoping to find out the reason for their injuries.Soon, they fell into a deep sleep.As the sun went down their faces were cast with gray shadows, and Faramir's fever never abated.

Gandalf looked at everyone with concern, and everyone reported to him every babble they heard.With the evolution of the battle outside, people's moods fluctuated, but Gandalf still observed the three people and did not intend to leave this place.Finally, the sky was dyed blood red by the setting sun, and the setting sun shot in through the window and fell on the patient's face.People around thought they saw their faces turn red at last, but this was just an illusion. At last Uris, the oldest woman in the house, looked at Faramir's face and couldn't help sobbing. She loved Faramir as much as all the people in the city.She said: "Ah! What if he died. If only Gondor was ruled by a human emperor as it was in ancient times! The ancient legend once said that the hand of the king is the hand of the healer. Then people can tell who is the king. A true ruler." Standing beside him, Gandalf said, "Your words will not be forgotten, Euris! For your words brought hope.

Maybe the Human Emperor has really returned to Gondor, haven't you heard what's going on outside? "I'm too busy here to answer the shouting," she replied, "I only hope these murderous ghosts don't bother these sick people in the hospital!" Gandalf hurried out, and the red light in the sky It began to fade, and the colorful clouds gradually dimmed, and the twilight began to cover the earth. As the sun went down, Aragorn, Éomer, and Imrahir led the generals to the gate.When they came to the door, Aragorn spoke: "Look at that fiery red sunset! It's a harbinger of the end and change of many things, and the whole world will be turned upside down. However, this city and this country have been under the rule of the Prime Minister for many years, and I am afraid that if I just go in like this , people may have doubts and arguments, and I don't want to see this happen while the war is not over. I will not enter the city until Mordor or one of us wins, and I will not make any judgments. .I will set up the tent outside the city, and I will wait here for the welcome of the city lord." Éomer asked in bewilderment: "You have unfurled the king's banner, revealing the family emblem of Elendil, don't you Will the people pretend to ignore the matter?" "No," said Aragorn, "but I think the time is premature, and I must concentrate all my efforts on dealing with the Enemy and his minions." Inrash "My lord," said the king, "you speak wisely. I am a blood relative of Denethor, and in this matter at least I can advise you. He is strong-willed and very proud, but he is old. Since he After his son fell, his temper became rather strange. But even so, I would not see you living outside your door like a beggar." "Not a beggar," said Aragorn, "just say I am The leader of the rangers is not used to dwelling in cities built of rock." He ordered the king's standard to be put away, and the Star of the North from his forehead was taken off his forehead, and he gave it to Elrond's son for safekeeping.

King Imrahil and EOmer of Rohan left him, and, being welcomed by the people, entered the city, and entered the fort, intending to ask the prime minister to go out to meet him; but they found his seat empty, and the hussars The body of King Theoden was on the altar in front of the throne, surrounded by twelve torches, and twelve knights of Gondor and Rohan.Green and white curtains were hung on the altar, and a huge golden curtain covered his chest. On it was a drawn sword, and a shield was placed at his feet. The light of the torch fell on his white hair like the warm sun on a spring.His face became handsome and youthful, with an otherworldly peace, and he seemed merely to have fallen into an eternal sleep.

After they bowed their heads in silence to the late king, Imrahil asked, "Where's the vizier? Where's Mithranda?" A guard replied, "The vizier of Gondor is in the hospital." Eomer then asked, "My sister Where is Éowyn? She should have been placed beside my king with the same glory? Where did they hide her?" Inlahir said, "Prince Éowyn was still alive when she was sent. ! Don’t you know?” Éomer’s heavy heart suddenly became clear, but he also felt extremely worried because of it.He didn't say any more, and immediately turned and left the hall, followed closely by Imlahir.When they came out of the keep it was night and the sky was full of stars.Gandalf came, followed by a man in a gray cloak, and they met just before the hospital gate.They greeted Gandalf, and asked: "We are looking for the Steward. Some say he is here. Is he injured? Is the princess Eowyn also there?" Gandalf replied: "She is also lying in there." , but is dying. Faramir, as you have heard, was hit by a poisoned arrow. He is now the prime minister. Denethor has passed away, and his house is burned in flames." After listening to Gandalf After what they said, they all felt very heavy.

Then, Imrahil asked: "The price of this victory is too painful. Rohan and Gondor lost their leaders on the same day. Eomer inherited the hussars, but who can take charge of the royal city at this time? We should send for Lord Aragorn!" said the man in the cloak, "He has arrived!" and they realized that it was Aragorn.He wore Lórien's gray cloak over his chain mail, and he had no tokens of him except the green gem that Galadriel had given him. "I have come because Gandalf begged that I must appear," said he; "but for now I am only the leader of the Dundans of Arnor, and the lord of Dor Amroth shall take charge of the land until Faramir wakes. However, I personally think that Gandalf should be our leader in the days when we fight against the Devil King in the future." Everyone nodded in agreement. Then Gandalf spoke: "Don't waste time at the door, it's urgent. Go in! Aragorn is the only hope for the sick inside. Ureth, the wise woman of Gondor, just said: The Hand of the Healer is the Hand of the Healer, and by this men can tell the true ruler." The others entered after Aragorn.There were two men in the uniform of the fortress garrison at the door, one was very tall, but the other was as tall as a child.When he saw a group of people, he shouted happily: "Skywalker! It's great! You know, I already guessed that it was you in the black ship. But they all called pirates and ignored me, how did you do it?" Yara said. Gon laughed and held the hobbit's hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you! Too bad it's not the time to chat." Imrahil said to Éomer in a low voice in surprise, "We will call you by that name." My King? Perhaps he will inherit the crown by another name!" Aragorn heard what he said, and turning, said, "You are right, in the old sayings I am called King Elisar, the Elven Stone, and the Restorer ’” he said, picking up the green gemstone from his chest, “if all goes well, my family’s name should be Strider. Fortunately, it doesn’t sound so vulgar in the old saying, and since then, I and my heirs have been Must inherit from this [HTPH] The title of Taier Kangtai [HT]. ’ Then, they walked into the hospital.As they entered the ward, Gandalf took the time to describe the exploits of Éowyn and Meriadoc. "The reason I know," he said, "is because I've been standing next to them, and they've been talking to themselves in their dreams, and then they've fallen into a coma, and I've learned a lot about what happened." Aragorn went first to see Faramir, then the princess Éowyn, and last of all Merry.After he checked the patient's face and wound, he couldn't help but sighed. "I must use all my abilities and knowledge this time," said he. "I wish Elrond were here, for he is the oldest, wisest, and most powerful of all the races." Eomer Notice the tired and sad look on his face. "You ought to rest, and at least eat something!" answered Aragorn; "no, for these three, and especially Faramir, their days are at the end, and we must have no delay. He called Uris and asked, "Do you have any herbs here?" Not sure where to find more herbs, many things have been destroyed in troubled times. Lots of good fields burned, few children to collect herbs, roads blocked, we are in a very tight situation right now. Thinking about it carefully, it has been a long time since Rosanaki has had a merchant come to our market to sell! Even so, we are here to use what we have as much as possible to heal everyone, my lord, you should also be able to see."" I shall know then," said Aragorn. "There is one thing we are short of at present, and that is time to talk. Do you have [Acilas]?" "My lord, I am sure I do not know that," She answered, "At least we don't call it by that name here. I will ask our herbalist, who knows what these things were called in ancient times." "It is also called the King's Sword," said Aragorn, "perhaps you have heard This name, because the people who live in the mountains now call it by that name." "Oh, that!" said Eurès, "if you had said the name first, I could have told you at once. No, we are totally There is no such thing, and I have never heard that this thing has any curative effect. In fact, whenever I see this thing in the forest, I will say to my sister: "The King's Sword. This name is really strange. I don't know why. What's the name? If I were a king, I'd plant more beautiful things in the garden.' But when you rub it, does it smell sweet? Sweet doesn't seem right, Perhaps general relief is nearer." "Let it be general relief," said Aragorn, "by God, if you love Lord Faramir, be quiet, and bring me all the swords of kings in the city. Come here, even if only one piece!" "If you can't find it," said Gandalf, "I will take Uris to Losanaki myself, and ask her to take me to the forest, without her sister, of course. Keep company, and Shadow-Disease will show her what real haste is." After Eurys left, Aragorn asked the other women to boil water.Then he took Faramir's hand, and placed the other between the sick man's brow.Faramir's brow was beaded with sweat, but he remained motionless, and his breathing seemed to be failing. "His strength is almost spent," said Aragorn, turning to Gandalf; "but not from his wounds, you see! His wound has almost healed.If he had been hit by the Nazgul's poisoned arrows, as you think, he would have died that day.I guess it's a southerner's poisoned arrow, who pulled it out?Did you stay? "I pulled it out," said Imrahir, "and I stopped the blood, but we had a lot of work to do at the time, so we didn't keep the arrowhead, but I remember it did look like a Southerner used it." However, I think it was used by the phantom in the sky, otherwise the wound was neither deep nor heavy, why would he have a high fever for no reason? What do you think?" "Tired, the wound caused by his father Grief, and this wound, and above all the black breath," said Aragorn: "He was a warrior like no other, and even before he was back outside the city, he often challenged the shadows. The darkness must have crept into him as he tried to hold the outpost. Wish I could Come here early!" At this moment, the herbalist walked in. "My lord, what you are looking for is the King's Sword], which is the name used by the foolish people in the village," he said in a rambling manner, "the nobles call it Axilas], for those who know Valinor Say..." said Aragorn, "I know, I don't care if you call it King's Sword or Alanian as long as there is this herb!" "Forgive my lord!" said the man, "I know You are not only a general, but also a man of poetry and books. But, my lord, there is no such thing in our hospital, because this is where the most seriously ill and wounded are cared for. Apart from deodorizing or refreshing, We don't know it has any medicinal properties at all. Unless, you mean that poem that our old women in the city still recite without knowing why, like our good Eurise. The breath of black caresses the shadow of death and falls all the light disappears, Axilas!Axilas! The power to bring the dead back to life is the power of a true king! I think it's just an old lady's nursery rhyme, and you should be able to tell if it has any meaning. However, some elderly people use these herbs in water as a headache medicine. "In the name of the king, go and find me those old men who have less knowledge and more wisdom, and I hope they have this thing in their homes!" Gandalf couldn't bear it, and cried out. Aragorn knelt beside Faramir, with one hand still on his brow, and those who watched could feel that he was caught in a fierce battle.Aragorn's face was gray with fatigue, and he kept murmuring Faramir's name, but each time his voice became smaller and smaller, as if Aragorn was walking farther and farther, in the distant A foreign land calls for a lost traveler. Finally, Bircher ran in with six leaves in a cloth bag, "My lord, this is the King's Sword!" He said, "But it is not fresh enough, I suspect it was picked at least two weeks ago. Hope this can Useful, my lord?" Looking at Faramir, he began to sob. Aragorn laughed. "This will help!" he said. "The worst is over, stay and watch!" He took two leaves, put them in his hands, and blew.Then he smashed it, and a feeling of freshness permeated the surrounding immediately, as if the air had revived, making everyone feel full of vitality.He then dropped the leaves into the steaming water, and there was an immediate sense of relief, the aroma of a clear morning and the beauty of the sun shining on the earth.Aragorn arose, with a smile in his eyes, and held the bowl before Faramir's ecstatic face. "Well! who would believe it?" said Uris to the woman beside her. "This weed has such a good effect. It reminds me of the beautiful roses I saw when I was young. I don't think even a king can have more Ask for something!" Faramir's body twitched, and he opened his eyes, looking at Aragorn who was bending over, with a look of familiarity and respect in his eyes. "My lord, it was you who called me, and here I come... What will the king command?" "Don't stay in the world of shadows, wake up!" said Aragorn, "You are very tired, take a good rest, eat Something, till I come back." "I will, my lord," said Faramir, "who will sit all day long when my Emperor is back!" "Adieu!" said Aragorn, "and there are others Need me." He left the room with Gandalf and Imrahel, and Beregon and his son stayed behind to nurse him, with unconcealed joy.After Pippin followed Gandalf out and shut the door behind him, he heard Eureth yelling, "My Emperor is back! Did you hear that? Didn't I just say that? That's the hand of the Healer." !" Soon, the news spread from the hospital: the emperor returned, and he healed the injured prime minister after the war!The news quickly spread throughout the city. At this time, Aragorn came to Éowyn, and he said: "She is the most seriously injured, and her broken arm has been immobilized. In time, if she still has the strength to live, she should recover. The hand holding the shield is fine, but what worries people is the hand wielding the sword. Although there is no wound on the surface, that hand has almost completely lost its vitality." "Oh! The enemy she dealt with is far from It is beyond the range of her will and physical strength. The warrior who is not intimidated by the opponent's power and can use weapons to deal with this enemy must have a will of steel. In front of me. She is a beautiful and noble woman, the most beautiful woman in the queen's family. I don't know how to describe her properly. When I saw her for the first time, I felt her unhappiness. In my In my eyes, I saw a straight and proud white flower, as beautiful as a lily, but as strong as a handicraft made of steel by an elf. Perhaps, it was a cold frost that surrounded it in transparent ice. She still looks beautiful, but death is just a snap of the fingers. Her symptoms didn't start today, did they, Eomer?" "My lord, I didn't expect you to ask me," he replied, "because of this You caused it; my sister Eowyn never had any frost before she saw you for the first time. She was by her side with worry and fear, when Whisperer was in favor, Will share with me the sorrows of her heart, but it is not enough to make her like this!" "My friend," said Gandalf, "you have horses, and troops, and wide fields to ride. Although she is As a daughter, she has the courage and strong will to rival you. However, she must waste her youth day and night, taking care of an old man she loves like a father, and watching him degenerate day by day and fall into the hands of jesters .And the role she played herself made her feel ashamed and couldn't help at all." "Do you think smooth talk is just playing with Theoden? [HTPH] Damn! What are the Io royal family? They Nothing but bandits on horseback, living in straw huts, drinking filthy water, mingling with children and brutes! [HT] Shouldn't you have heard that before? It's Saruman, the teacher of the tongue However, I think there must be a better way to wrap this kind of words. My lord, if your sister didn't love you, if she didn't continue to work hard and keep her lips tight, you might hear it from her. This kind of statement. But, who knows how she will look at her worthless life when she is alone in the middle of the night? Everything seems to be constantly clamping and suppressing her free and unrestrained will!" Eomer was silent For a moment, looking at my sister, as if rethinking the past and present life.Said Aragorn: "I have seen what you have found, Eomer. When a man meets such a beautiful and noble woman, and is honored to be favored by her, but cannot return her favor, the world There is nothing more regrettable than this in the world! Since I left Den Harrow and rode the way of the dead, sadness and regret have been circling in my head all the time, and my biggest worry is what she will do to me. But, Ian Omer, I think she loves you more deeply than me; because she loves your people; but to me, what she loves is just a symbol, a thought, which can create great achievements The hope of Albert, and the distant land beyond Rohan." "I may have the ability to heal her body and call her back from the dark valley, but I don't know what will happen to her when she wakes up. It is hope. , forgiveness, or despair? If it is despair, then unless there is a miracle, she will die! Alas! What she has done has made her a woman who is worthy of history! "Eowyn, daughter of Eomund, wake up! Your enemy has been destroyed by you!" She didn't respond, her breathing became more gradual, and her chest rose and fell steadily under the white sheet.Aragorn crushed two pieces of Aciras again and threw them into the boiling water.Then Aragorn massaged her forehead with the water, and her cold, motionless right hand. Then, it was not known whether it was the power of the Western royal family hidden in Aragorn, or what he said to Éowyn had an impact; when the sweet aroma of herbs filled the room, everyone seemed to feel an extremely fresh breeze blowing from the window. Blowing in, it seems that this is fresh air that has never been breathed by anyone else, floating from the snow-capped mountains. "Wake up, Éowyn, princess of Rohan!" Aragorn held her right hand, feeling her hand gradually warming, and seemed to be slowly becoming alive. "Wake up! The shadow is gone, all darkness washed away!" Then he put her hand in Éomer's and stepped back. "Call her!" he said, and walked away without a sound. "Eowyn! Eowyn!" cried Eomer with tears streaming down her cheeks, and she did wake up. "Eomer! I'm so happy! They also said you were killed. No, that must have been just a voice in my head. How long have I been unconscious?" "Soon, sister," said Eomer, "don't I'm thinking too much!" "I'm so tired!" she said, "I must take a break. Tell me, what happened to the Hussar King? Oh! Don't tell me it's a dream, I know it's real. Just like him As predicted, he died on the battlefield." "He did die," said Éomer, "but before he died, he told me to bid farewell to Eowyn, who was dearer than my daughter, and he is now honored as the most honorable. The rites are enshrined in the stronghold of Gondor." "It's really sad!" she said: "But, in this troubled world, this is also many times better than the ending I hoped. At that time, I thought the royal family of Io It will really be reduced to herding sheep in the mountains. What about the halfling who is the entourage of the king of hussars? Eomer, you should canonize him as a member of the hussars, he is really brave!" "He is nearby, I will 'Go to him,' said Gandalf; You are a brave woman!" "Recover your strength?" said EOWIN. "Perhaps! At least there are mounts in the hussars for me to ride, when I go about fighting. But full of Hope? I don't know." When Gandalf and Pippin came to Merry's room, they saw Aragorn standing by the bed. "Poor good Merry!" cried Pippin, running to the bed.Because, he felt that his friend's condition looked worse.Merry's face was gray, as if he was burdened with grief, and Pippin was terribly afraid that Merry would die like this. "Fear not," said Aragorn; "I have come at the right time, and have called him back. He is weary and sad now, for he has daringly attacked the Nazgul, and he has been wounded as much as Éowyn. ...However, his optimistic and strong nature is enough to overcome all this. But, the sadness will not disappear, it will not make him heavy, but only bring him wisdom." Aragorn put his hand on Merry's head , stroked the brown curly hair, touched his eyelashes, and called him tenderly.When the fragrance of Axilas[HT] wafted out, Merry woke up in the breath of the prosperity of all things in spring.He said: "I'm hungry. What time is it?" "It's past breakfast time," said Pippin, "but if they let me out, I think I can conjure something for you." "They will." " said Gandalf, "if the hussar of Rohan wanted it, they would give it to the great knight if Gondor had it." "Very well!" said Merry, "then I think You have to have breakfast first, and then smoke a pipe." At this moment, his expression changed suddenly. "No, no more! I don't think I'll ever smoke again." "Why?" asked Pippin. "Let's put it this way," Merry said slowly, "he passed away, which reminds me of him, and he said he regretted never having the chance to talk to me about herbs, which was almost his last words. I Every time I smoke in the future, I will definitely think of him, Pippin, do you still remember? At that time, he approached Isenger on horseback and treated us politely." "Then you should still smoke! Just to remember him!" Said Aragorn, "He was a good man who kept his word, and in this dark day at least he opened up a bright future. Though you have not known him so long, this should be something you will never forget and be proud of. Memories.” Meili said with a smile: “Okay! If Strider is willing to provide the necessary props, I will miss him while smoking a cigarette. I still have Saruman's best tobacco in my knapsack, but I don't know what virtue it will become after this great battle. ""Mr. Meriadoc," said Aragorn, "if you think I'll travel all the way to Gondor and die, and remember to bring supplies to warriors who lose their gear, then You are wrong. If you don't have it in your backpack, then you have to find the herbalist here. He will tell you that he doesn't know that the herb you want has any effect, but the common people call it western people grass, and the nobles They call it Galina, and then add a lot of names in the language, and then come up with a few ancient poems that he doesn't understand; finally, he will tell you that there is no place here, so that you have the opportunity to think about the history of language evolution. I think I'm entitled to it now too! I haven't slept in bed since I left Den Harrow, and I haven't had a chance to eat since dawn." Merry grabbed his hand and kissed it hard. "I'm so sorry!" he said. "Go away! It's been a drag on you every time since we met in Bree. But my people are used to talking lightly at times like this, so let's not be so serious. If We hear inexplicable jests, and often for a moment are at a loss as to what to say." "I know, or I would not have treated you so," said Aragorn; "may the Shire prosper forever! ' He kissed Merry back, and left with Gandalf. Pippin stayed. "I wonder if there is anyone like him in the world?" He said, "except Gandalf, of course. I think they must be related. My dear brother, your knapsack is in your Beside, when I found you, the backpack was still on your back. Of course he had seen it long ago! Even if it really disappeared, I still have some good things here. Come and have fun! This is the long bottom Yeh! I'll go find something to eat first, you can enjoy yourself here, and we can relax together later. OMG! We Tookers and Spirit Deer's are not used to living in high places Ah!" "No," said Merry, "I suppose there is no one like him in the world, at least for the time being. But at least, Pippin, we can see them and respect them. You'd better love and respect those who are like you, I think."比较接近的人：大家都必须脚踏实地，夏尔的泥土可是很深的呢！不过，依然还是有些东西不是我们可以理解的。如果不是因为他们，我想这世界上就会有许多老爹，不能够安安静静地在院子里种菜，而且，大部分的老爹还都不知道他们在背后的付出。我很高兴自己认识他们，至少认识他们的一小部分。 God!我不知道我为什么要这样说话。菸叶哩？如果烟斗没坏，帮我把它从背包里拿出来吧！ 」亚拉冈和甘道夫前往和医院的院长会面，他们建议应该让法拉墨和伊欧玟继续待在这里，接受完善的照顾。 「至于王女伊欧玟，」亚拉冈说：「她很快就会起床，想要离开，但是，如果你们有办法阻止她，至少让她十天之内不要出去。」「至于法拉墨，」甘道夫说：「必须尽快让他知道父亲已经去世了。但在他完全康复、开始处理国事之前，不要告诉他迪耐瑟发疯的过程。也请你注意，不要让贝瑞贡和其他人把这件事告诉他！」「另外一个也在我院里的梅里雅达克，又该怎么处置呢？」院长说。 「他明天可能就可以下床了，应该可以自由活动一小段时间，」亚拉冈说：「就让他这样做吧！他可以在朋友的照顾下散散步。」「他们真是个惊人的种族，」院长点头道：「真是坚韧哪！」在医院的门口，已经有许多人聚集过来想要看看亚拉冈，当他离开时，众人自动自发地跟随他。等到他坐下吃饭时，人们从四面八方前来，恳求他治好他们垂危、受伤的朋友或亲人，以及那些被黑影病所感染的同胞。亚拉冈站起身，走了出去，派人请爱隆的两个儿子过来，他们三人一起忙碌到深夜。消息很快就传遍全城，「吾皇真的归来了。」由于他所配戴的那枚绿宝石，居民们都称呼它为精灵宝石。就这样，他在出生时被预言将会获得的称号，在这时由他的子民所实现了。 最后，他终于受不了；于是，亚拉冈披起斗篷，溜出城外，在天亮前回到营帐中小睡片刻。第二天早上，要塞高塔上飘扬的是多尔安罗斯的旗帜，那是一面天鹅般的巨舰航行在蓝海上的旗子，人们抬起头，开始怀疑昨夜的王者是否只是一场梦境。