EPILOGUE

It was just a little over a month later, after the wedding of Elessar and Arwen, that Frodo began to pack the last of his possessions for the journey home. With a smile, he fondled the package that he was preparing to stow.

He was glad now that he had relented and allowed Aragorn to give him an allowance. Sam had found some fine gifts for his family, and for Rose. And Gandalf had assured him they would be in Rivendell in time for his and Bilbo’s birthday.

Five fine pipes, elaborately carved, of oliphaunt ivory, for his cousins, Sam, Gandalf and Bilbo. It was a shame, though, that they had already sold the pen and inkwell set. He would not have minded having that.