Facing 19 Fingers and One Big Eye

[Morthoron]

Originally Posted by alatar

So how would that play out? And what would the West face if Saruman did physically join up with the East, if Hand and Eye were to join forces.

Hmmm...I think Sauron would have flayed Saruman alive, particularly after the Nazgul brought back news of Saruman's double-dealing and treachery. In fact, after Saruman's confrontation with the Nazgul at Orthanc, I don't believe Saruman would have even considered a trip to Mordor.