i thought that as the Ring got closer to Mordor, it's power increased. and so therefore Sam would be greater affeceted in that time than if he had borne the One while they were passing through the Shire.
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I go to my fathers. And even in their mighty company I shall not now be ashamed. I felled the black serpent. A grim morn, and a glad day, and a golden sunset!
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