一枚戒指,四個(gè)種族,九個(gè)成員構(gòu)成一支為毀滅而守護(hù)的隊(duì)伍。從自然平靜的霞爾,到古老神秘的森林,穿過(guò)尸骨累累的戰(zhàn)場(chǎng),前往黑影重重的魔都。他們?yōu)榱艘粋€(gè)目的聚集,為了一個(gè)目的分散,為了一個(gè)目的拼搏,為了一個(gè)目的犧牲。歷經(jīng)浩劫終于重聚,再歸和平。這是中土?xí)r代最后一次合作,最后一次戰(zhàn)爭(zhēng),那個(gè)遙遠(yuǎn)、而美麗的時(shí)代的終結(jié)。
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[Frodo comes to the side of the path on which Gandalf's cart is travelling. He folds his arms.]
Frodo:
You're late.
Gandalf:
[sternly]: A wizard is never late, Frodo Baggins. Nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to.
[They look at each other for a moment, as though trying to keep a straight face. Then, as Gandalf's mouth begins to twitch, their faces both break into sudden smiles, and they laugh richly. Frodo jumps onto Gandalf's lap, arms outstreched.]
Frodo:
It's wonderful to see you, Gandalf!
Gandalf:
[He catches him, embracing him as he does so, swaying from side to side with Frodo in his arms, laughing once again. They break apart, and Gandalf looks at Frodo.]
You didn't think I'd miss your uncle Bilbo's birthday? [He touches Frodo's face affectionately, and laughs.]
Frodo:
What news of the outside world? Tell me everything!
Gandalf:
Everything? You're far to eager and curious for a Hobbit. Most unnatural... Well, what can I tell you? Life in the wide world goes on, much as it has this past Age. Full of its own comes and goings. Scarcely aware of the existence of Hobbits. For which I am very thankful.
[The cart passes through a crowded marketplace, where Hobbits can be seen going about their daily tasks, leading pigs and goats, exchanging goods, or just eating.]
Hobbit:
[Waves] Look! It's Gandalf! [Gandalf tips his hat.]