CineStream #LordOfTheRings#LOTR#MiddleEarth In the extended edition of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, the scene titled "The Deep Breath Before the Plunge" features a poignant conversation between Gandalf and Pippin in Minas Tirith. As darkness looms over the city, Pippin expresses his anxiety about the impending battle and questions whether there is any hope for Frodo and Sam's mission. Gandalf responds with a somber "Just a fool's hope," acknowledging the dire circumstances. He then describes the formidable forces that Sauron will unleash upon Gondor, including Orcs, Haradrim, and mercenaries from the coast. Gandalf also warns of the Witch-king of Angmar, Sauron's most deadly servant. This introspective scene underscores themes of courage, despair, and the weight of impending war
So I imagine this is just a ceremonial position.
I mean, they don't actually expect me to do any fighting.
Do they?
You're in the service of the steward now.
You'll have to do as you're told, Peregrin Tuco.
Is it time?
Yes.
It's so quiet.
It's the deep breath before the plough.
I don't want to be in a battle.
But waiting on the edge of one I can't escape is even worse.
Is there any hope, Gandalf?
For Frodo and Sam?
There never was much hope.
Our enemy is ready.
His full strength's gathered.
Not only orcs.
Men as well.
Legions of Haradrim from the south.
Messengers from the coast.
All will bounce on Mordor's call.
This will be the end of Gondor as we know it.
Here the hammer stroke will fall hardest.
If the river is taken,
if the garrison at Osgiliath falls,
the last defense of this city will be gone.
But we have the White Wizard.
That's got to count for something.
Gandalf?
Sauron has yet to reveal the one who will lead Mordor's armies in war.
The one they say no living man can kill.
The Witch-King of Magmar.
You've met him before.
He stabbed Frodo on Weatherton.
The greatest of them.
Minas Morgul is his last.
