The Westward Road

[davem]

Originally Posted by Thinlómien

I agree with you, davem, that I was really no option to send the Ring over the sea, since it wouldn't have worked very well.

However, they discuss it a lot in the Council, which, I think, proves that the Council really considered it an option (maybe with the exception of Elrond and Gandalf).

Well, they also considered giving it to Tom, an idea which they had to be encouraged to drop quick smart. They were desperate & looking for the easy way out.