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But maybe, if you become a king, you will find that he must choose his friends with care. The friendship of Saruman and the power of Orthanc cannot be lightly thrown aside, whatever grievances, real or fancied, may lie behind. You have won a battle but not bladder ultrasound of apex war and that with help on which you cannot count again. You may find the Shadow of the Wood at your own door next: it is wayward, and senseless, and has no love for Men. But my lord of Rohan, am I to be called a murderer, because valiant men have fallen in battle. If you go to war, needlessly, for I did not desire it, then men will be slain. But if I am a murderer on that account, then all the House of Eorl is stained with murder; for they have fought many wars, and assailed many who defied them. Yet with some they have afterwards made peace, none the worse for being politic. I say, The´oden King: shall we have peace and friendship, you and I. It is ours to command. We will have peace, said The´oden at last thickly and with an effort. Several of the Riders cried out gladly. The´oden held up his hand. Yes, we will have peace, he said, now in a clear voice, we will have peace, when you and all your works have perished and the works of your dark rust instrument crossword to whom you would deliver us. You are a liar, Saruman, and a corrupter of mens hearts. You hold out your hand to me, and I perceive only a finger of the claw of Mordor. Cruel and cold. Even if your war on me was just as it was not, for were you ten times as wise you would have no right to rule me and mine for your own profit as you desired even so, what will you say of your torches in Westfold and the children that lie dead there. And they hewed Ha´mas body before the gates of the Hornburg, after he was dead. When you hang from a gibbet at your window for the sport of your own crows, I will have peace with you and Orthanc. So much for the House of Eorl. A lesser son of great sires am I, but I do not need to lick your fingers. Turn elsewhither. But I fear your voice has lost its charm. The Riders gazed up at The´oden like men startled out of a dream. Harsh as an old ravens their masters voice sounded in their ears T HE V OICE O F SAR UMAN 581 after the music of Saruman. But Saruman for a while was beside himself with wrath. He leaned over the rail as if he would smite the King with his staff. To some suddenly it seemed that they saw a snake coiling itself to strike. Gibbets and crows. he hissed, and they shuddered at the hideous change. Dotard. What is the house of Eorl but a thatched barn where brigands drink in the reek, and their brats roll on the floor among the dogs. Too long have they escaped the gibbet themselves. But the noose comes, slow in the drawing, tight and hard in the end. Hang if you will. Now his voice changed, as he slowly mastered himself. I know not why I have Baldurs gate mods review the patience to speak to you. For I need you not, nor your little band of gallopers, as swift to fly as to advance, The´oden Horsemaster. Long ago I offered you a state beyond your merit and your wit. I have offered it again, so that those whom you mislead may clearly see the choice of roads. You give me brag and abuse. So be it. Go back to your huts. But you, Gandalf. For you at least I am grieved, feeling for your shame. How comes it that you can endure such company. For you are proud, Gandalf and not without reason, having a noble mind and eyes that look both deep and far. Even now will you not listen to my counsel. Gandalf stirred, and looked up. What have you to say that you did not say at our last meeting. he asked. Or, perhaps, you have things to unsay. Saruman paused. Unsay. he mused, as if puzzled. Unsay. I endeavoured to advise you for your own good, but you scarcely listened. You are proud and do not love advice, having indeed a store of Baldurs gate mods review own wisdom. But on that occasion you erred, I think, misconstruing my intentions wilfully. I fear that in my eagerness to persuade you, I lost patience. And indeed I regret it. For I bore you no ill-will; and even now I bear none, though you return to me in the company of the violent and the ignorant. How should I. Are we not both members of a high and ancient order, most excellent in Middle-earth. Our friendship would profit us both alike. Much we could still accomplish together, to heal the disorders of the world. Let us understand one another, and dismiss from thought these lesser folk. Let them wait on our decisions. For the common good I am willing to redress the past, and to receive you. Will you not consult with me. Will you not come up. So great was the power that Saruman exerted in this last effort that none that stood within hearing were unmoved. But now the spell was wholly different. They heard the gentle remonstrance of a kindly king with an erring but much-loved minister. But they were shut out, listening at a door to words not meant for them: ill-mannered children 582 T HE L ORD O F THE R INGS or stupid servants overhearing the elusive discourse of their elders, and wondering how it would affect their lot. Of loftier mould these two were made: reverend and wise. It was inevitable that they should make alliance. Gandalf would ascend into the tower, to discuss deep things beyond their comprehension in the high chambers of Orthanc. The door would be closed, and they would be left outside, dismissed to await allotted work or punishment. Even in the mind of The´oden the thought took shape, like a shadow of doubt: He will betray us; he will go we shall be lost. Then Gandalf laughed. The fantasy vanished like a puff of smoke. Saruman, Saruman. said Gandalf still laughing. Saruman, you missed your path in life. You should have been the kings jester and earned your bread, and stripes too, by mimicking his counsellors. Ah me. he paused, getting the better of his mirth. Understand one another. I fear I am beyond your comprehension. But you, Saruman, I understand now too well. I keep a clearer memory of your arguments, and deeds, than you suppose. When last I visited you, you were the jailor of Mordor, and there I was to be sent. Nay, the guest who has escaped from the roof, will think twice before he comes back in by the door. Nay, I do assured, steam cleaner game only think I will come up. But listen, Saruman, for the last time. Will you not come down. Isengard has proved less strong than your hope and fancy made it. So may other things in which you still have trust. Would it not be well to leave it for a while. To turn to new things, perhaps. Think well, Saruman. Will you not come down. A shadow passed over Sarumans face; then it went deathly white. Before he could conceal it, they saw through the mask the anguish of a mind in doubt, loathing to stay and dreading to leave its refuge. For a second he hesitated, and no one breathed. Then he spoke, and his voice was shrill and cold. Pride and hate were conquering him. Will I come down. he mocked. Does an unarmed man come down to speak with robbers out of doors. I can hear you well enough here. I am no fool, and I do not trust you, Gandalf. They do not stand openly on my stairs, but I know where the wild wood-demons are lurking, at your command. The treacherous are ever distrustful, answered Gandalf wearily. But you need not fear for your skin. I do not wish to kill you, or hurt you, as you would know, if you really understood me. And I have the power to protect you. I am giving you a last chance. You can leave Orthanc, free if you choose. That sounds well, sneered Saruman. Very much in the manner of Gandalf the Grey: so condescending, and so very kind. I do not doubt that you would find Orthanc commodious, and my departure T HE V OICE O F SAR UMAN 583 convenient. But why should I wish to leave. And what do you mean by free. There are conditions, I presume. Reasons for leaving you can see from your windows, answered Gandalf. Others will occur to your thought. Your servants are destroyed and scattered; your neighbours you have made go here enemies; and you have cheated your new master, or tried to do so. When Baldurs gate mods review eye turns hither, it will be the red eye of wrath. But when I say free, I mean free: free from bond, of chain or command: to go where you will, even, even to Mordor, Saruman, if you desire. But you will first surrender to me the Key of Orthanc, and your staff. They shall be pledges of your conduct, to be returned later, if you merit them. Sarumans face grew livid, twisted pubg is now rage, and a red light was kindled in his eyes. He laughed wildly. Later. he cried, and his voice rose to a scream. Later. Yes, when you also have the Keys of Barad-duˆr itself, I suppose; and the crowns of seven kings, and the rods of the Five Wizards, and have purchased yourself a pair of boots many sizes larger than those that you wear now. A modest plan. Hardly one in which my help is needed. I have other things to do. Do not be a fool. If you wish to treat with me, while you have a chance, go away, and come back when you are sober. And leave behind these cut-throats and small rag-tag that dangle at your tail. Good day. He turned and left the balcony. Come back, Saruman. said Gandalf in a commanding voice. To the amazement of the others, Saruman turned again, and as if dragged against his will, he came slowly back to the iron rail, leaning on it, breathing hard. His face was lined and shrunken. His hand clutched his heavy black staff like a claw. I did not give you leave to go, said Gandalf sternly. I have not finished. You have become a fool, Saruman, and yet pitiable. You might still have turned away from folly and evil, and have been of service. But you choose to stay and gnaw the ends of your old plots. Stay then. But I warn you, you will not easily come out again. Not unless the dark hands of the East stretch out to take you. Saruman. he cried, and his voice grew in power and authority. Behold, I am not Gandalf the Grey, whom you betrayed. I am Gandalf the White, who has returned from death. You have no colour now, and I cast you from the order and from the Council. He raised his hand, and spoke slowly in a clear cold voice. Saruman, your staff is broken. There was a crack, and the staff split asunder in Sarumans hand, and the head of it fell down at Gandalfs feet. said Gandalf. With a cry Saruman fell back and crawled away. At that moment a heavy shining thing came hurtling down from above. It glanced off the iron rail, even as Saruman left it, and 584 T HE L ORD O F THE R INGS passing https://strategygames.cloud/windows/pubg-game-download-beta-windows-10.php to Gandalfs head, it smote the stair on which he stood. The rail rang and snapped. The stair cracked and splintered in glittering sparks. But the ball was unharmed: it rolled on down the steps, a globe of crystal, dark, but pubg game for yellow with a heart of fire. As it bounded away towards a pool Pippin ran after it and picked it up. The murderous rogue. cried Eomer. But Gandalf was unmoved. ´ No, that was not thrown by Saruman, he said; nor even at his bidding, I think. It came from a window far above. A xbox pc sad face shot from Master Wormtongue, I fancy, but ill aimed. The aim was poor, maybe, because he could not make up his mind which he hated more, you or Saruman, said Aragorn. That may be so, said Gandalf. Small comfort will those two have in their companionship: they will gnaw one another with words. But the punishment is just. If Wormtongue ever comes out of Orthanc alive, it will be more than he deserves. Here, my lad, Ill take that. I did not ask you to handle it, he cried, turning sharply and seeing Pippin coming up the steps, slowly, as if he were bearing a great weight. He went down to meet him and hastily took the dark globe from the hobbit, wrapping it in the folds of his cloak. I will take care of this, he said. It is not a thing, I guess, that Saruman would have chosen to cast away. But he may have other things to cast, said Gimli. If that is the end of the debate, let us go out of stones throw, at least. It is the end, said Gandalf. Let us go. They turned their backs on the doors of Orthanc, and went down. The riders hailed the king with joy, and saluted Gandalf. The spell of Saruman was broken: they had seen him come at call, and crawl away, dismissed. Well, that is done, said Gandalf. Now I must find Treebeard and tell him how things have gone. He will have guessed, surely. said Merry. Were they likely to end any other way. Not likely, answered Gandalf, though they came to the balance of a hair. But I had reasons for trying; some merciful and some link pubg report so.

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