vacillating on this argument. I agree, I think Pippin gets out of this tight situation because of Pippin's own choices. But as I read these two pages I see indication of outside influences. That Gandalf may be near at the time, too-- makes it more likely that it is so. As I don't have the time to figure out exactly where he was (I must get back to grading), I guess I have nothing else to base this on...except that when I have unbidden images leap into my mind they have to do with chocolate!
As for bringing the Hobbits to Treebeard (Curious' post), I think this is a good supposition. Gandalf knew the Ents would be an awesome ally-- what better way to draw them in than through the hobbits?... maybe he did bring them together?
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Of so divine a Loss
We enter but the Gain,
Indemnity for Loneliness
That such a Bliss has been.
--Emily
Dickinson
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