Saruman's acquiring of Isengard - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

The Balrog-Durin's Bane · 09-07-2002, 04:28 PM

In my Middle-Earth knowledge, I still do not know how Saruman came by Isengard. Did he ask for it, did the men present him with it because they thought it would do him more good then them, or did saruman use his voice to convince them to hand over the fortress? I might have missed something in the book, or a small description. They said he was given the keys to it by the steward or something like that(i'd quote it but my trilogy is loaned out to a relative) but I was always supsicious that Saruman used his voice as I dont think Gondor would have so easily handed it over to him. Does anyone have any info on this? Anything would be appreciated.

09-07-2002, 04:28 PM	#1
The Balrog-Durin's Bane Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 18	Saruman's acquiring of Isengard In my Middle-Earth knowledge, I still do not know how Saruman came by Isengard. Did he ask for it, did the men present him with it because they thought it would do him more good then them, or did saruman use his voice to convince them to hand over the fortress? I might have missed something in the book, or a small description. They said he was given the keys to it by the steward or something like that(i'd quote it but my trilogy is loaned out to a relative) but I was always supsicious that Saruman used his voice as I dont think Gondor would have so easily handed it over to him. Does anyone have any info on this? Anything would be appreciated. __________________ "Baruk Khazad! Khazad aimenu!"-Battle Cry of the Dwarves meaning "Axes of the Dwarves! the dwarves are upon you!" "...let Gimli son of Gloin warn you against foolish words, You speak evil of that which is far beyond the reach of your thought, and only little wit can excuse you."