Chapter 17 Section 4 Cameron Plains

The troops of Mordor surrounded the hills tightly, and the western generals faced a sea full of murder and hostility. The sun was shining red, and under the wings of the Nazgul, the shadow of death shrouded the earth.Aragorn stood by the king's standard, watching silently and solemnly, as if he were a philosopher looking at the past or the distant future; but as the night fell, his eyes burst out.Gandalf stood on the top of the hill, and he was white and cold, and no shadow could touch him.The troops of Mordor came like a flood, and the sound of weapons beating was deafening. Suddenly Gandalf seemed to see some portent, and he moved, and turned, and looked at the pale, clear northern sky.

Then, he raised his hand and shouted in a powerful voice that overshadowed everything: The giant eagle is coming!Many voices answered: The Great Eagle is coming!The giant eagle is coming!The host of Mordor looked up in bewilderment, wondering what the portent was. Wind King Guan He has indeed come!His brother Lanceva also followed.They were noblest rulers of the Great Eagles of the North, and mightiest of the old Sons of Thorondor.Soon after the birth of Middle-earth, Thorondor built his lair on the top of the surrounding mountains, and was one of the most noble creatures in the world; Strong winds swoop down.They suddenly appeared from a high altitude and rushed towards the Nazgul, their huge wings fluctuated like a hurricane.

Hearing the order from the Black Tower, the Ringwraiths turned and fled, disappearing into the shadows of Mordor.At this same moment, the morale of Mordor's army was instantly slackened. Their hearts were full of doubts, their laughter stopped, and they all fell into a predicament of being at a loss. The power that had driven them and filled their hearts with hatred and anger was shaken, and his will forsaken them; looking into the eyes of their enemies, they could only see the deadly light, and felt terrified because of it. The Western generals raised their arms and shouted at the same time!In this suffocating darkness, their hearts are filled with new hope.From the surrounded hills, the knights of Gondor, the hussars of Rohan, and the rangers of the north all rushed to the enemy hand in hand, their sharp spears cutting a bloody path.But at this moment, Gandalf raised his arms, and shouted again in a mighty voice:

"Stop, people of the west! Wait a minute! This is the moment of the end..." Just as he spoke, the ground began to shake violently, and from the garden outside the high tower behind the black gate, thick clouds burst out. Black smoke, shuttled between the blazing flames.The earth wailed and shook continuously, the Tower of Fang tilted slowly, and fell down with a bang, the huge bridge collapsed, and the black gate turned into a pile of ruins... From a distant place, from the clouds, the destruction of all things came from the same place There was a muffled sound—Gandalf shouted: "The kingdom of Sauron has been destroyed! The Lord of the Rings has fulfilled his mission!" When all the generals looked at Mordor together, they found that there was a dragon sticking out from the dust cloud. A huge black shadow that seems to be able to engulf everything, with dazzling lightning from its top, completely covering the entire sky; the huge body stretches towards the world, stretching out a terrifying, murderous giant hand, but this Just dying.A gust of strong wind blows, and all of these are blown away, replaced by incomparable silence.

The generals bowed their heads, when they raised their heads again!behold!All the enemies fled in all directions, and the troops of Mordor melted like ice and snow under the scorching sun. Shemales and magically controlled beasts all face the same fate.They ran like headless flies, some killed each other, some screamed and jumped into the abyss, and some hid in caves where the sun was not visible.However, the people who originally lived in the inner sea of ​​Runn and Harad knew that this battle was bound to be lost, and they also saw the bravery and glory of the generals in the west. Those long committed to evil, who hated the West, were still proud, brave fighters who gathered their forces and decided to fight to the end.However, most of the soldiers still fled eastward, and some threw away their armor and surrendered to the enemy in front of them.

Gandalf left all this command of battle to Aragorn and the other nobles, while he himself stood on the top of the hill and shouted; "You have carried me twice, my friend Gandalf," said Gandalf. "Three times, if you will, will be enough. I am no more than when I was reborn on the summit of Siraksigil." "I'd like to give you a ride!" Guan He replied, "Even if you're made of stone, I'd like to take you anywhere." "Then come on, invite your brother and another fastest giant Eagles come with us! What we need is faster than the wind, and we must surpass those Nazgul!" "The north wind is blowing, but we can still surpass it," Guan He said.He seized Gandalf, and flew southward at great speed, followed by Lanchoir and young Manedo.They crossed the plains of Udun and Gorgoroth, and witnessed the tragedy below. The Doomsday Volcano erupted right in front of them, spewing hot magma.

"I'm so glad you're here with me!" said Frodo. "We can get through this together, Sam." "Yes, Master, I'm here with you!" Sam took Frodo's wounded hand, gently Put it on his chest. "You're with me, too, and our journey is finally over. But, having come this far, I don't want to just give up. It's not my style, if you know me." "Maybe, Sam," said the Buddha. Rodo said: "But like everything in this world. Hope is gone, the end is here, we just have to wait a little longer. We are already trapped in this dying place with no way out! "Well, my lord, we can at least keep out of this dangerous place, can't we? Come, Mr. Frodo, let us go down the path first!" "Well, Sam, if you wish to go, I will go with you," said Frodo.The two walked down the winding path.Just as they were heading towards the foot of the mountain, a large cloud of smoke and steam rose from the Hall of Fire, and the entire side of the mountain was blasted, and a large amount of magma flowed down the east slope.

Frodo and Sam could not walk any longer, the last of their will and the last of their strength were rapidly draining.They had come to the ash piled hillock at the foot of the mountain, and since then there was no way to go, and it had become a small island that was about to be destroyed in the magma sea.The ground around them began to crack, and foul-smelling black smoke came out continuously. The volcano behind them began to vibrate, the side slope of the mountain cracked open, and viscous magma roared towards them along the slope. Soon to be engulfed, a burst of hot volcanic ash fell-the two stood facing all this, Sam still gently stroking the master's hand.He sighed: "It's a heroic story we're in, Mr. Frodo, isn't it?" He said, "I wish I could hear it told one day, and guess what they'll say: Then there's Frodo with Nine Fingers, and the story of the Lord of the Rings? Then everyone goes quiet and waits with bated breath, just like we did in Rivendell when we heard the story of the one-armed Beren and the Diamond .I wish I could listen to it! I really want to know what the story will be like after this!" Even as he kept talking, hoping to drive away the fear of dying, his eyes still looked at him. to the north.The dark clouds in the north have opened a great hole, from which the clear north wind blows away the dust clouds of darkness and destruction.

At this time, Guan He's sharp eyes saw them, and it swooped down on the wind and hovered in the air: in front of it were two short, lonely figures, standing on a small hill holding hands, and the surrounding world was shaking. , the magma approached rapidly.Just as it swooped down, two figures fell down—perhaps because of the high heat and black smoke, or perhaps because of despair and fear, the two did not intend to witness the end of their lives. The two lay side by side, Guan He rushed down, and Lan Chuwa and Manedo followed and aimed at the target.The two tortured travelers thought they were still in a dream in a trance, and they were taken away from this terrifying situation where darkness and flames destroyed each other.

When Sam woke up, he found himself lying on a soft bed with swaying green leaves above his head. The sun penetrated the green barrier and sprinkled a piece of green and golden light generously, and the air was full of sweetness. breath. He remembered the smell: it was the scent of Ithilien. "My God!" he wondered, "how long have I been asleep?" The smell took him back to cooking in the sun by the stream, and everything after that seemed like a nightmare.He stretched and took a deep breath. "Wow, what a dream!" he murmured to himself, "I'm so glad to wake up!" Sitting up, he found Frodo sleeping peacefully beside him, with one hand on the pillow. Down, one hand on the chest - it was the right hand, the third finger was missing.

All of a sudden everything came back to Sam's mind, and he shouted, "This is not a dream! Where are we?" A voice behind him said, "In Ithilien, you are under the care of the Emperor. He is waiting for you!" came out Gandalf in white, his beard glistening in the sun like pure snow. "Well, Mr. Samwise, what do you think?" he said. Sam lay back, mouth gaping, surprised and delighted, not knowing what to say.Finally, he managed to squeeze out a few words: "Gandalf! I thought you were dead! However, I thought I was dead too. Are all the sad things just hallucinations? What is going on in this world? "A great shadow has gone," said Gandalf, and he laughed, and the sound was like music, like rain after a long drought.As he listened, Sam realized that it had been many, many days since he had heard people laughing out of joy!This sounded to his ears like the sum of all the joys since birth, but he himself couldn't help crying.Then, he stopped, feeling all the burdens in his heart dissipated, and jumped out of bed with a smile. "You ask me how I feel?" He shouted, "I don't know how to describe it, I feel, I feel—" He waved his arms, "I feel like spring after the cold winter, the sun shines on the green leaves , like horns and harps and all the music I've ever heard put together!" He paused, turning to look at his master. "How is Mr. Frodo?" he said. "He's hurt his hand, and I hope he's all right, poor man all this time!" "Yes, I'm all right," said Frodo. Do also smiled and sat up. "Sam, you sleepy bastard. I fell asleep waiting for you. I woke up early this morning. I must be dead." "What?" Sam tried to calculate the day. "What day?" "The fourteenth day of the New Year," said Gandalf, "or the eighth of April in the Shire. There are thirty days in March in the Shire. In Gondor , New Year’s Day will be counted from March 28──the day when Sauron was overthrown, and you also escaped from the sea of ​​fire on that day and returned to the embrace of the Emperor. He healed you before, and now he is waiting And you! You should dine with him, and I'll take you there when you're done washing." "The Emperor?" said Sam. "What is the Emperor? Who is he?" the Emperor," said Gandalf, "he has reclaimed all the ancient lands, and he will soon be on the throne, but he is waiting for you." "What shall we wear?" said Sam panicked, for he only saw them before The tattered clothes were folded beside the bed. "The clothes you wore to Mordor," said Gandalf, "should remain, Frodo, even the goblin clothes you wore in that dark land, without any noble silk, or warrior's Seiko steel armor can be compared with them. I'll find you some other clothes to wear later. ’ Then, he held out his hand to the two of them, and they saw a light shining in one of them. "What do you have?" exclaimed Frodo. "Could it be—?" "Yes, I brought you two treasures, which were on Sam's body when I rescued you. Found it. Queen Galadriel's gift, Frodo, here is your glass tube; Sam, here is your locket, you should be very happy!" When they finished grooming, they had a casual meal Snack before leaving with Gandalf.They came out of the cypress grove where they had been, and came to a meadow glistening in the sun, and nearby were trees with bright red flowers that looked rather dignified.They could hear the sound of running water behind them. A small river flowed between the flower beds in front of them, passing through the tall trees beside the grass, and there was light reflected by the water waves in the distance. When they came to this clearing in the forest, they were amazed to find knights in shining armor, and guards in black and silver livery, who bowed respectfully to them; and then a long trumpet blew However, they continued along the woods beside the stream.In this way, they came to a large green field, after which there was a small river glowing with silver light, and in the middle was a small island full of trees, and many boats were parked on the bank.The place where they stood gathered many people, arranged in an orderly manner.As the hobbit approached, swords were drawn, lances were struck, horns were blown, and shouted in many different tongues and in many tones: Long live halflings!Celebrate their greatness! Cuio I Pheriain annn! Aglar ni Pheriannath! Praise be to their greatness, Frodo and Samwise! Daur a Berhael, Conin en Ann! Eglerio! Praise them! Eglario! A laita te, laita te! Andave laituvalmet! Praise them! Cormacolindor, a laita trienna! Praise them!Bearers of the Ring, praise their greatness! Frodo and Sam blushed, looked at everything in front of them in amazement, and walked forward shyly.Then they noticed that in the midst of this roaring crowd, three thrones were set on the green grass.Behind the seat on the right, there is a banner with a picture of a free-running white horse galloping on the green field; the banner on the left is a silver swan boat sailing on the blue sea; behind the two, Behind the highest throne is a large banner waving in the wind, on which is a blooming white tree standing on the black earth, above which is a shining crown and seven dazzling stars.On the throne sat a warrior in mail, with a greatsword on his knee, but he wore no helmet.As they approached, he stood up and the two recognized each other.He has changed a lot, becoming very majestic, smiling, and exuding the air of a king, but the black hair and gray eyes remain unchanged. Frodo ran forward, and Sam followed closely behind. "Wow! This is wonderful!" said he, "if you were not a strider, I would still be dreaming!" "Yes, Sam, I am a strider," said Aragorn." It's been a long way from Bree to here, isn't it? You didn't like my looks at all, remember? It was a long road for both of us, but the two of you the darkest place." Then, to Sam's great astonishment, he knelt before them, and took their hands, Frodo on the right and Sam on the left.Aragorn led the two to the throne, and seated each of them on one side; then, turning round, he called out to the assembled crowd: "Praise be to their greatness!" When the cheers and applause of the crowd finally calmed down, Sam, who was satisfied, was finally happy to see the bard of Gondor standing up, kneeling on one knee, and begging the king to allow him to sing.Pay attention!He sang: "Gentlemen! Lords, knights, warriors, kings and princes, men of Gondor, hussars of Rohan, sons of Elrond, rangers of the north, elves and dwarves, men of the Shire, and all free men of the West Folks, please listen to my story. I will sing the story of Frodo with Nine Fingers and the Lord of the Rings..." When Sam heard the name of the song, he immediately laughed happily, and he stood up excitedly and shouted : "Oh, that's great, that's great! All my wishes have come true!" Then he couldn't help crying with joy. All the guests also laughed, and some cried. Amidst the excitement of the crowd, the bard's singing sounded like a silver bell, and everyone fell silent.He described the whole great adventure, sometimes in the Elves' tongue, sometimes in the Common Tongue, until all hearts were filled with the sweet words.Their joy cut through the haze like a sharp sword, everyone's emotions were mixed with joy and sorrow, and tears became the sweetest blessing for the people who survived the catastrophe. Finally, the sun crossed the mid-heaven, and the shadows of the trees also tilted towards the east. "Praise be to their greatness!" The bard knelt down and saluted.Aragorn stood up, and all the guests rose at the same time, and they all entered the prepared tents to celebrate the joy of rebirth with wine and food. Frodo and Sam were taken into another tent, and they took off their old clothes, and the servants put them away carefully, and handed them new clothes.Gandalf came in, and Frodo was astonished to see in his arms the sword, the cloak, and the mithril armor which had been taken from him in Mordor.In addition to these, Gandalf brought Sam another chain mail and a newly mended Elven cloak, and then he placed the two swords before them. "I don't want a sword," said Frodo. "At least you should have one tonight," answered Gandalf. Frodo took the sword that Sam had laid beside him in Cirith Ungar. "I gave Sam the Needle," said he. "No, master! Mr. Bilbo gave it to you, and the chain mail was to go with it, and he wouldn't wish anyone else to wear it." Frodo gave in at last, and Gandalf acted Their attendants knelt down to fasten their belts and swords for the two, and then put silver crowns on their heads.When they were well dressed, they went at once to the great feast, where they sat at the same table with Gandalf, King Eomer of Rohan, Prince Imrahil, and all the generals, and Gimli and Legolas. After a silent prayer, two squires brought wine to the crowd, or at least Frodo thought they were squires.One wore the black and silver uniform of the Minas Tirith garrison, the other white and green.Sam wondered why such a boy would serve in the army of so many important people?Then, as they approached, he was surprised to find: "Wow! Look, Mr. Frodo! Look this way! Isn't this Pippin? I should say Mr. Peregrin Took; this is Mr. Merry! How tall they are! My God, I think The story to be told now is definitely not just the two of us!" "Indeed," said Pippin, turning to them, "we shall speak to you as soon as this feast is over. Now you may speak to Gandalf , he is no longer as tight-lipped as before, but he laughs more often when he speaks. Meili and I are very busy now, and the two of you should be able to see that we are knights directly under Wangcheng and Hussars." Finally, this At last the merry day was at an end, and when the sun went down and the full moon rose slowly through the mists of Anduin, Frodo and Sam sat under the swaying trees and smelled the fragrance of Ithilien; and they and Merry Gimli, Pippin, and Gandalf talked till late into the night, and they were soon joined by Gimli and Legolas.Frodo and Sam now knew what had happened to the expedition when they parted near the Falls of Rallows; and besides this, they had many stories to know and to ask. Orcs, talking trees, endless grasslands, galloping knights, glimmering caves, white towers, golden palaces, battles, black giant ships, all these scenes passed by Sam one by one. Mind, until he felt that his head couldn't hold any more.But what surprised him most was how tall Pippin and Merry had grown, and he scratched his head as he stood them back to back with Frodo and himself. "You're still growing at your age!" said he: "I see, you are at least three inches taller, otherwise I will become a dwarf." "You are not a dwarf," said Jinli, "don't you know? Ordinary people drink the tree man's drink, but they will not It's as simple as having a beer." "Ent drink?" Sam said, "You're talking about Ents again, I can't imagine what they are. God, how many hours are we going to figure these things out?" a week!" "Weeks indeed," said Pippin; "and we must keep Frodo in Minas Tirith, and force him to write everything, or he will be Forget a lot of things, and poor old Bilbo will be very disappointed!" At last Gandalf stood up. "The King's Hand is the Healer's Hand, my dear friends," he said, "but he has nearly all The Power of God brought you back from the brink of life and death, and put you in sweet dreams. Although you have been asleep for a long time, it is time to rest again." "Not just Sam and Frodo," said Gimli "And you, Pippin, I don't like you just for the effort it takes to make us run around. As for you, if it wasn't for Gimli the dwarf, you might have died long ago, but at least I can tell hobbit feet from a pile of corpses now. When I got you out, I really Thinking you were dead, I almost plucked my own beard. You've only been out of bed for a day, and it's time for you to go to bed, and so am I." "As for me," said Legolas, "I want to be here Roam in the forests of a beautiful land, and rest. In the future, if my lord will allow, some of our people may move here. When we come, it will be blessed by us, at least Temporarily so. Temporarily means a month, a lifetime, a hundred years of humanity. Anduin is nearby, and it flows all the way to the sea. To the sea!" To the sea, to the sea!Where are the white seagulls! The wind is blowing, the waves are flying! West, west, the round sun is setting. Gray ships, gray ships, do you hear their cries? Is it the voice of my fellow man who left first? I will, I will leave the forest that gave birth to me; our time is drawing to a close, our days are past! I will sail alone to the sea! Splashing on the last shore! The voice on the disappearing island is sweet. In Ilasia, in the land of elves that humans will never find, the leaves will never fall, and it is the eternal hometown of my compatriots! Legolas sang and went into the woods. The others followed, and Frodo and Sam went back to bed, and fell into a deep sleep; and in the morning they arose again, hopeful and peaceful.For a long time they wandered in Ithilien.The plain of Cameron, where the people camped, was near Hannes Anan, and at night the waterfall was heard falling from the gate into the great river Anduin by CerAndros.The hobbits explore everywhere, re-experiencing places they've been before.Sam always hopes to find that fierce trace again in a secret forest somewhere.When he knew that there were many such giant beasts in the siege of Gondor, but now they were all killed, he felt a little disappointed. "Forget it, I guess one can only be in one place at a time," he said, "but it looks like I'm really missing a lot of the good stuff!" By this time the troops were ready to march back to Minas Tiri Well, the weary have regained strength, and the wounded have healed.Some people still have to continue to hunt down those tribes in the east and south until they are all wiped out.At last these men went deep into Mordor, and destroyed the strongholds of the North. However, when May was approaching, the generals of the West set out again.They sailed down the river with all their men to Osgiliath.They stayed there for a day, and the next day they came to the plain of Palenno, and once again saw the white tower at the foot of Mount Luan, the Ming capital, which was also the royal city of Gondor and the last relic of the Western royal family.Minas Tirith has passed through the fire and is about to usher in a new era. They camped on the plain and prepared to wait for the next morning.This is the last day before May, and at sunrise on the second day, the Human Sovereign will return to his capital.