Then she fell on her knees, saying: 'I beg thee!' 'Nay, lady,' he said, and taking her by the hand he raised her. The he kissed her hand, and sprang into the saddle, and rode away, and did not look back; and only those who knew him well and were near to him saw the pain that he bore.

Aiya Earendil Elenion Ancalima!

Still round the corner there may wait, A new road or a secret gate.

I feel thin, sort of stretched, like butter scraped over too much bread.

Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.

But Sam turned to Bywater, and so came back up the Hill, as day was ending once more. And he went on, and there was yellow light, and fire within; and the evening meal was ready, and he was expected. And Rose drew him in, and set him in his chair, and put little Elanor upon his lap. He drew a deep breath. ‘Well, I’m back,’ he said

For the less even as for the greater there is some deed that he may accomplish but once only; and in that deed his heart shall rest.