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Excerpt by John Miller
Humorous Ending: Second Place
Frodo is in a puzzled and weakened state, as the weight of the Ring grows as they draw near
to the Great Fire.
"Just one more crawl Sir, and then we shall find a place to lie still for a bit, but we must
get out of the open." Sam said, as he bore the full weight of his master, and guided each
of his footsteps. For Sam, seeing his master in this state, was nearly as bad of a trial for
him, as his master was going through with the Ring.
Sam managed to find a small crevice at the foot of the mountain, just big enough to hide them
until the day passed. As Frodo slept, Sam's thoughts crept back to happier times; of food,
and birthday parties, and Rosie Cotton! Sam had been just about ready to kiss Rosie for the
1st time, in the bushes behind Bag End, when he was yanked out by his ear, by Gandalf and
accused of eavesdropping!! then forced to go on this bloody quest! Rosie had probably hooked
up with Fatty Bolger by now, he had had his eye on her for quite some time. God, how he wished
he had bushes around his own home! Sam was brought back to reality by the setting of the sun.
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