J. R. R. Tolkien Quotes

But I am the real Strider, fortunately. I am Aragorn son of Arathorn; and if by life or death I can save you, I will.

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• But I am the real Strider, fortunately. I am Aragorn son of Arathorn; and if by life or death I can save you, I will.

  

  J. R. R. Tolkien
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