They must understand that – Elrond and the Council, and the great Lord…

J. R. R. Tolkien
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They must understand that – Elrond and the Council, and the great Lords and Ladies with all their wisdom. Their plans have gone wrong. I can't be their Ring-bearer. Not without Mr. Frodo. ✨ The Lord of the Rings.
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They must understand that – Elrond and the Council, and the great Lords and Ladies with all their wisdom. Their plans have gone wrong. I can't be their Ring-bearer. Not without Mr. Frodo. ✨ The Lord of the Rings.

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