![]() ![]() ![]() Fatty Bolger remains at Crickhollow to keep up appearances he will also brief Gandalf on what has transpired whenever Gandalf arrives. But this forces them to sojourn in the Old Forest - a rather unpalatable option. Planning the journey, for Frodo cannot stay long, it is agreed that the group will avoid the main road so as to elude the Black Riders. ![]() At first, Frodo is horrified that his friends would spy on him but in the end, he is comforted by the extent of their willingness to protect him and the sacrifices they are willing to make on his behalf in spite of their limited knowledge. Eventually, his friends are forced to admit that they know much of the secrets involving Bilbo's disappearance, Gandalf's advice and the ring enabling its bearer to disappear. In discussing Frodo's future, the hobbits express their desire to help Frodo on his adventure but Frodo expresses misgivings. Fatty Bolger greets them and the group is soon merry and jovial with plenty of food and drink abounding. Soon they arrive at Frodo's new home in Crickhollow, which does look very much like his old home. As they are traveling, the hobbits realize that they are being followed by a dark shrouded figure. The friendly Bucklander people, who were very fond of boats, inhabit this area of the marsh. The hobbits continue along Ferry Lane and when they approach the ferry, Merry leads the way over the Brandywine River. Book I, Chapter Five: A Conspiracy Unmasked ![]()
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