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Lostgaeriel · 11-30-2001, 09:13 AM

I agree that Merry and Éowyn together destroyed the Witch King. I think the Black Captain interpreted the prophecy to mean that it would take someone more powerful than a man to stop or destroy him. He knew Sauron could finish him off but obviously considered Gandalf, a powerful wizard, too weak to beat him. He didn't consider that the small (Merry) and desparate (Éowyn) might team up to do him in.

11-30-2001, 09:13 AM	#26
Lostgaeriel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto the Good Posts: 477	I agree that Merry and Éowyn together destroyed the Witch King. I think the Black Captain interpreted the prophecy to mean that it would take someone more powerful than a man to stop or destroy him. He knew Sauron could finish him off but obviously considered Gandalf, a powerful wizard, too weak to beat him. He didn't consider that the small (Merry) and desparate (Éowyn) might team up to do him in. __________________ Elen síla lúmenn’ omentielvo, a star shines on the hour of our meeting.

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