There was a glimps of the Eye when Gandalf put the cloth over the palantir in Fellowship, but I always took that as Gandalf simply sensing the taint of Sauron as opposed to making direct contact. I have little doubt Gandalf would continue to sense that while he was carrying the palantir. I'm sure it was uncomfortable for him to do so, but that's a long way from Sauron knowing Gandalf is dialing in.<P>H.C.
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"Stir not the bitterness in the cup that I mixed myself. Have I not tasted it now many nights upon my tongue, foreboding that worse yet lay in the dregs."
-Denethor
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