As Gandalf vainly tried numerous spells to open the doors of Moria, the rest of the Company sat around yawning. Frodo and Sam were trying to coax Bill from the deep ditch he was hiding in. Everyone else was trying to rest, but the sounds kept them awake: the howling of the wolves, the wind rushing through the mountains, the cheering of the crowds...

What's that noise? Boromir demanded, being too sluggish to open his eyes and find out for himself.

The others opened their eyes to find they were no longer standing outside the doors to Moria.

I seem to have made a grave error, Gandalf remarked, looking around. They were behind a large crowd which seemed to be watching something with great interest. The buildings of middle-ages England rose around them.

We came to Moria against my will and now see the evil that has befallen us! Boromir burst out angrily at Gandalf, his hand straying to his sword hilt, To what strange place have you taken us?

someone yelled. Keep it down back there!

Boromir, his temper already dangerously thin, turned towards the speaker with his sword drawn. I'll speak as I wish, you brigand!

Faced with a powerful, angry man with a big sword, the man bolted, yelling for the guards.

Well, this is turning out nicely, Merry commented softly to Pippin, not wanting to draw Boromir's wrath to himself. Pippin attempted to conceal his laughter, producing a very odd sound that was somewhere between a snort and a giggle.

I see Frodo and Sam were not brought with us, Legolas commented. Gandalf shrugged. At that moment, guards with long spears and heavy armor came clanking towards them.

one of the guards shouted.

We are halted, Aragorn said, confused. What is it you want?

The guards came up close, carefully giving Boromir and his sword a wide berth.

Don't come any closer or you'll wish you hadn't! Gimli threatened, hefting his axe.

You are under arrest for interrupting the ceremonies of the tournament! one of them, who appeared to be the captain, declared pompously.

By whose authority do you arrest us? Gandalf inquired. The captain puffed up indignantly.

You dare to question the authority of our great King Henry? the captain shrieked.

This is what I think of your king, Boromir said, and spat contemptuously.

Have at them, men! the captain declared, and the guards all hefted their spears and charged. Those of the Company who hadn't drawn their weapons did so, and prepared for the onslaught. Two of the guards fell under Boromir's sword, and the rest fled, screaming like terrified children.

Victory is ours! Gimli exulted, hoisting his axe in the air.

It appears, Gimli, Legolas interrupted, glancing around at the crowd that had now surrounded them, that the battle might not be over. There was a moment of silence, and then the people rushed at them like a wave. The Company was quickly subdued, despite the fact that about fifty-some Englishmen were wounded or killed. The prisoners were taken away before the courts.

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