![]() I can now fully appreciate the love that this treasured tale has generated since it’s original publication. ![]() ![]() All the loose threads were gathered but not tightly tied, there were some floating ends that could be expanded upon if he so desired. Can Frodo stand against the lure of the ring and destroy it? Thank heavens he has the loyal Samwise at his side watching out for him.The Return of the King is a great ending to this tale and I was pleased with the satisfying closure that Tolkien gave his characters. Unknown to them, is the fact that they are being shadowed by the Gollum determined to get his “precious” back. Sam and Frodo, meanwhile escape from the orcs that had captured them and although they are extremely tired and the ring is taking it’s toll, they continue on with their quest. Gandalf sees through the deception and the battle begins. The third and final volume of The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King brings the story to a close as many of the original fellowship fight the war for Gondor against the evil of Sauron, eventually Gandalf, Aragorn and the other Captains of the West lead their army right to the Black Gate of Mordor where a messenger of Sauron displays Frodo and Sam’s belongings and demands their surrender.
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