The "is it" game

[The Saucepan Man]

is it Sam's nickname when he gets the ring according to the chapter title

It's not Master Samwise.

Is it a character who loved the Princess Shepherdess?

It's not Mamandil.

Is it the keeper of the slain?

It's not a Master of Spirits.

has he no fear?

Hmm, there are a number of names that I could give, but they would all be guesses. So I'm going to have to call you again, paavo. What's your answer?

Is it a place?

It's not Maglor's Gap.