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Legolas · 04-01-2003, 11:48 PM

The 'others' in reference to people other than Aragorn and Frodo, particularly the Wise.

I do (and did) realize that Tolkien explanation there seemed lacking, but he must've been keeping it relatively short for the letter's sake. The fact that he did say 'only' still indicates to me that Gandalf was the only period. That he is referring to the Wise in the passage would to me exclude Saruman as a possible victor over Sauron because he was considered such (whether he was or not) in being the leader of the White Council. If he is referring only to the Wise and others involved in the War of the Ring, I do suppose that would leave it open to the other Istari, though CT and Saruman observe Radagast as a being of lesser stature. (No offense, Aiwendil [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] )

Edit: misread one of your questions.

[ April 03, 2003: Message edited by: Legolas ]

04-01-2003, 11:48 PM	#31
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	The 'others' in reference to people other than Aragorn and Frodo, particularly the Wise. I do (and did) realize that Tolkien explanation there seemed lacking, but he must've been keeping it relatively short for the letter's sake. The fact that he did say 'only' still indicates to me that Gandalf was the only period. That he is referring to the Wise in the passage would to me exclude Saruman as a possible victor over Sauron because he was considered such (whether he was or not) in being the leader of the White Council. If he is referring only to the Wise and others involved in the War of the Ring, I do suppose that would leave it open to the other Istari, though CT and Saruman observe Radagast as a being of lesser stature. (No offense, Aiwendil [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] ) Edit: misread one of your questions. [ April 03, 2003: Message edited by: Legolas ] __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.