Арагорн

Gentlemen, we do not stop till nightfall.

What about breakfast?

You've already had it.

We've had one, yes. What about second breakfast?

[Aragorn turns and walks away]

I don't think he knows about second breakfast, Pip.

What about elevenses? Luncheon? Afternoon tea? Dinner? Supper? He knows about them, doesn't he?

I wouldn't count on it.

Do you remember when we first met?

I thought I had wandered into a dream.

Long years have passed. You did not have the cares you carry now. Do you remember what I told you?

You said you'd bind yourself to me, forsaking the immortal life of your people.

And to that I hold. I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone.

I choose a mortal life.

You cannot give me this.

It is mine to give to whom I will. Like my heart.

If by my life or death I can protect you, I will. You have my sword...

And you have my bow.

And my axe.

You carry the fate of us all, little one. If this is indeed the will of the Council, then Gondor will see it done.

Are you frightened?

Yes.

Not nearly frightened enough.

I swore to protect you.

Can you protect me from yourself?

You mean not to follow them.

Frodo's fate is no longer in our hands.

Then it has all been in vain. The fellowship has failed.

Not if we hold true to each other.

Why do you fear the past? You are Isildur's heir, not Isildur himself. You are not bound to his fate.

The same blood flows in my veins. The same weakness.

Your time will come. You will face the same evil, and you will defeat it.

Frodo... Where is Frodo?

I let Frodo go.

Then you did what I could not.

Oh come on, we can take 'em.

It's a long way.

Toss me.

What?

I cannot jump the distance, you'll have to toss me. ... Don't tell the Elf.

Not a word.

We must trust now in Frodo. Everything depends now upon speed and upon the secrecy of his quest. Do not regret your decision to leave him. Frodo must finish this task alone.

He's not alone. Sam went with him.

Did he? Did he indeed? Good. Yes, very good.

You have some skill with a blade.

The women of this country learned long ago, those without swords can still die upon them. I fear neither death nor pain.

What do you fear, my lady?

A cage. To stay behind bars until use and old age accept them and all chance of valor has gone beyond recall or desire.

You are a daughter of kings, a shield maiden of Rohan. I do not think that will be your fate.

Look at them. They're frightened. You can see it in their eyes.

[All the men turn to look at him]

[in Elvish] And they should be. Three hundred... against ten thousand!

[in Elvish] They have a better chance defending themselves here than at Edoras...

[in Elvish] Aragorn... they cannot win this fight. They are all going to die!

[in English] Then I shall die as one of them!

I will not risk open war.

Open war is upon you whether you would risk it or not.

In one thing you haven't changed, my friend - you still speak in riddles.