Maldon and Moria: on Byrhtnoth, Gandalf, and heroism in The Lord of the Rings (1).

From: Mythlore | Date: September 22, 2007| Author: Bruce, Alexander M. | Copyright information

"You cannot pass!" [Gandalf] said.

With a bound the Balrog leaped full upon the bridge. Its whip whirled and hissed.

"He cannot stand alone!" cried Aragorn suddenly and ran back along the bridge. "Elendil!" he shouted. "I am with you, Gandalf!"

"Gondor!" cried Boromir and leaped after him.

At that moment Gandalf lifted his staff, and crying aloud he smote the bridge before him. The staff broke asunder and fell from his hand. A blinding ...

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