letters

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All these are written in black ink on rustic paper in Frodo's neat handwriting, sealed with red wax on envelopes he then entrusted to Galadriel.

Lady Galadriel

To the Lady Galadriel,

I know I do not stand alone even when none walks beside me. I hope one day I may understand why this task was assigned to me. Perhaps then I might see the night's fears pass away and all this come to good, before the end.

Your humble servant,
Frodo Baggins


Spike

To my dearest friend,

A smoking pipe is too small a price to pay for having you bear my burden even for a day. Would that I could make you forget and have things remain as they were. I wish I could have given you more, taken less from you, but I am no river to wind and bend as I please.

This path I must tread on my own. I hope you wish me well all the same.

All my best wishes,
Frodo


Bilbo

To my dear Bilbo,

Do not blame yourself. The Lady tells me there is a grand reason for how things are and even simple hobbits such as we will be made to understand it before the end. Wish me well.

I left you a tea cake to cool on my windowsill. I made it just the way you like it; not too sweet.

With all my love,
Frodo


Queen Anne Boleyn

To Your Majesty,

Whatever tasks a Fool may undertake would be more pleasant than the one I must bear, but bear it I must. True friends would need no assurance of a contract to stay by your side. And so I wish you better company than a dreary hobbit, which I am most assured you will find.

My best regards,
Frodo Baggins