Flight to the Ford

Summary

When Frodo comes to, he still has the Ring, much to his relief. The enemy seems to have withdrawn, thinking Frodo is dead or mortally wounded. Strider prepares a medicine made of leaves in boiling water and the scent calms all of them. Though Frodo feels a little relief, he cannot move his arm. In the morning Frodo is put on the pony and they set off. After several days they come to a river and cross the Bridge. Strider finds an Elf stone which gives him hope. The journey proves hazardous and they stray far to the north.

When they turn back toward Rivendell, they meet Glorfindel, an elf who lives in the house of Elrond. Glorfindel tells them that Gandalf had met him nine days earlier and that the Black Riders are after them. Glorfindel tries to help them cross the ford.

Just as they are about to cross the water, the Black Riders catch up to them with additional reinfOrcements. The Riders attack FrodoÂ’s horse, and just as they are about to triumph, Frodo sees a shining figure of white light. The river rises and caries away the Black Riders and their horses.

FrodoÂ’s gradual transformation from a scared, skeptical Hobbit to a brave one is apparent towards the end. In the same way that Bilbo Baggins gained courage while wearing the Ring, Frodo appears to be maturing into a courageous fighter.

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