1 Diary of Sam Gamgee

Dear Diary,

We have finally reached Bree. It is quite homey in the Inn. We met a ranger when Frodo accidentally slipped and the ring fell on his finger. (A/N: Again, I forgot just how the ring slipped on his finger here, and since I do not have a copy handy, I'm winging it!) This ranger, Strider, warned us not to sleep in our beds that night, and I was very thankful that we did, otherwise we would be dead. Those dreaded Black Riders stabbed the skillfully made hobbit dummies, and we were left very much alive.

I miss Jessica and Rosie so much! I brought two bags with me. One was of Jessica's famous shiny rocks. The other was filled with a potpourri scented with lavender, which is Rose's favorite scent. I've decided when this is all finished that I'm going to propose to Rosie. I do think she will say yes, and I hope so, for I love her very much. I hope that this shall end soon!

Well, life shall be easier soon, Aragorn tells us we leave for Rivendell tomorrow! I cannot wait to meet the elves! It seems that Frodo and I bonded quite a bit while in the inn, and I hope we can get to know each other any more. I heard all the other hobbits are quite fed up with my cooking. Well, at least trying to dress up the cram is better than just eating plain cram…

Samwise Gamgee