Meriadoc Brandybuck
Saradoc's son was
He, Esmeralda a Took
Beloved by both

Destined to be the
Master of Buckland's halls, hills
Estella's husband

Faithful to follow
Cousin Frodo on his Quest
To save Middle-earth

Fought by Èowyn's
Side, and gave his aid to help
Her slay the Witch-King

Thèoden's "son"
Made a Knight of the Mark by
Èomer King, friend

Many later called
Him "The Magnificent" the
Brandybuck Master

Laid to rest by
Pippin's side in Rath Dínen
Among Gondor's Kings

'Théoden King, Théoden King! Farewell! As a father you were to me, for a little while. Farewell!' - Merry in "Many Partings" The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien