PG 111 – 120
Once Frodo and company reached his new home, they quickly undressed and fought over whom would bathe first. Merry makes peace between the three when he mentions the new house has three bathtubs and a large copper bowl they can use for the same purposes. After some songs in the shower, Frodo and his buddies have a second supper (which is not uncommon for hobbits) with Merry and another friend named ‘Fatty’ Bolger. During the feast, they discussed the fact that they knew Frodo was leaving for quite some time. They insisted that they go with Frodo on his quest, no matter what ma befall them. Deeply moved, Frodo thanks them for being his friends and they plan their quest out of the Shire. However, Bolger decides to stay behind to see if Gandalf the wizard come looking for them and to stray any Black Riders away from them. This seemed like a bold and selfless act until we discover he is actually scared of the Old Woods, were Frodo and company are going for fear of the shadowy riders. Sam, Frodo, pippin, and merry enter the forest through a secret passageway, being wary of trees dropping limbs on them. Who knows what dangers are in these ominous woods?
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