J. R. R. Tolkien Quotes

Then holding the star aloft and the bright sword advanced, Frodo, hobbit of the Shire, walked steadily down to meet the eyes.

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• Then holding the star aloft and the bright sword advanced, Frodo, hobbit of the Shire, walked steadily down to meet the eyes.

  

  J. R. R. Tolkien
  • Star
  • Advanced
  • Hobbit