The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1)

by J.R.R. Tolkien

‘What are you going to do then?’ asked Pippin, undaunted by the wizard’s bristling brows. ‘Knock on the doors with your head, Peregrin Took,’ said Gandalf. ‘But if that does not shatter them, and I am allowed a little peace from foolish questions, I will seek for the opening words.

hehe

Bill the pony gave a wild neigh of fear, and turned tail and dashed away along the lakeside into the darkness. Sam leaped after him, and then hearing Frodo’s cry he ran back again, weeping and cursing.

I feel so bad for Sam :(

In the dark at the rear, grim and silent, walked Aragorn.

My man

‘Fool of a Took!’ he growled. ‘This is a serious journey, not a hobbit walking-party. Throw yourself in next time, and then you will be no further nuisance. Now be quiet!’