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Gimli Epilogue

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“How do you propose we roam the mountains with this deep blanket of fog!” Gimli son of Gloin exclaimed. The thick, blue fog of the Misty Mountains made for a quest of rather high difficulty. It would be a fell thing for the dwarf and the elf to fall due to an ambush.

“And how might we get by without an enemy suspecting two marksmen coming for his head with your heavy breathing?” Legolas jokingly replied.

“I am the epitome of stealthiness! I am a sly fox among other specimens like yourself, master elf.” Gimli retorted with an invidious stare and a matter-of-factly voice.

“Well you best keep quiet now or I expect that there will be an arrow shot from an imp’s bow through your head.” Legolas said with a smirk. The two trudged on for many a league until Legolas came to an immediate stop. His face was overcome with shock and excitement. Not a second passed when the dwarf noticed as well. There was a heavy clunking noise around …show more content…

“Very well, we shall rest here. The fog will hide us from our enemies.” Legolas said as he immediately noticed the horrendous odor of rotting meat and blood. They sat down and consumed lembas, the waybread of the elves. Gimli began to pull out his pipe, but Legolas opposed him with a raised hand. “The strong smell of Old Toby will alert the orcs of our presence. Gimli then put his pipe away and immediately fell asleep. Legolas, however, stayed up to keep watch. Hours passed by and Legolas had not fatigued yet. Crack! His eyes widened and he turned his head to the back wall of the cave. There was a huge, thick split in the wall. He crept toward the crease in the wall and felt it with his finger.

“I cannot recall seeing the crevice when we first entered the cave.” Legolas heard Gimli’s gruff voice whisper.

“Put your ear to it. What can you hear?” Legolas whispered as he put his ear to wall and heard the heavy clunking of many pairs of feet and clinking

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