Chapter One:
Elrond and Gandalf were in Elrond's study discussing the council
that would be held in a few days.
"What if the halfling has not arisen by then Gandalf?" Elrond
questioned the old Wizard. "It is imperative that he be there! Maybe
we should wait more than two days for the council."
"Nay, mellon nîn ," Gandalf replied. "Time is of the
essence. He will have awoken by then. As a matter of fact he will
awaken soon. Sam's bedside vigil gives him strength."
Elrond opened his moth to reply, but was cut off by a knock on
the study door. "Come in," the elfin lord said.
Aragorn…
