Chapter Three:
Three is Company
As is expected, Frodo's sale of Bag End is a subject of
gossip and most of the hobbits believe that when Frodo moved in with the help
of a friend named Merry Brandybuck, he intended to stay in the little house in
a place called Crickhollow. Meanwhile, Gandalf remains in the shire for about
two months and in his next encounter with Frodo, he reiterates the warning
concerning the ring: "don't use it!" Frodo still seems to be more
concerned about his relatives, the Sackville-Bagginses and the inheritance of the
belongings that he has left at Bag End. Packing continues with the help of
Merry and Fredegar "Fatty" Bolger.
Frodo is now surrounded by a small company of compatriots:
Sam, his father (who is a gaffer), Merry and Pippin. Frodo makes his way to
Crickhollow, which is in Buckland, and not a moment too soon, for as they are
leaving he overhears a voice asking questions about his location and departure.
On the road, Frodo and the group hear hoof steps coming behind them and Frodo
is overwhelmed with fear. The group goes into the shrubbery on the side of the
road. The mysterious rider is dark and black, the face is obscured but the
intent seems clearly ominous. Sam identifies the figure as the person who was
asking questions earlier. The dark rider is scared away by the elves that
arrive on the scene, singing. They keep the hobbits for the night and protect
them, but they are gone in the morning.
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