I thought that because they (the messengers) had to ride as far as Rivendell to get the message off to Glorfindel, who stated:
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'Elrond received news that troubled him. Some of my kindred, journeying in your land beyond the Baranduin,* learned that things were amiss, and sent messages as swiftly as they could. They said that the Nine were abroad, and that you were astray bearing a great burden without guidance, for Gandalf had not returned. '
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Surely those that rode so far would have a hard time getting back to The Havens. I wonder how long Gildor would tarry?
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'Perilous indeed,' said Aragorn, 'fair and perilous; but only evil need fear it, or those who bring some evil with them. Follow me!'
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