"...until my task is done..."

[luthien-elvenprincess]

I wondered if Gandalf's possession of the ring is what necessitated him coming back to ME. I assume Gandalf left ME when he fell/died (whatever it was that he did!), but the ring was associated with ME (its power and reason for existing) and needed to be brought back.

Any thoughts on this matter?

Here is the quote of Cirdan:

"Take now this ring for thy labours and thy cares will be heavy, but in all it will support thee and defend thee from weariness. For this is the Ring of Fire, and herewith, maybe, thou shalt rekindle hearts to the valour of old in a world that grows chill."