LOTR The Return of the King - Oaths Fulfilled
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In the scene titled "Oaths Fulfilled" from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Aragorn honors his promise to the Army of the Dead after their pivotal role in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. The King of the Dead approaches Aragorn, requesting release from their oath. Despite Gimli's hesitation, noting their usefulness in battle, Aragorn acknowledges their service and declares, "I hold your oath fulfilled. Go. Be at peace." With this, the spirits are released, dissipating into the wind, and Aragorn's leadership is further solidified as Gandalf bows to him in respect.
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.