Chapter 8 - The Presence Returns
Did Sauron Find The Ring
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Radagast was in a state of extreme agitation. He had urgent news, and he'd ridden all night to deliver it.
"It's back!" Radagast said, breathing hard from exertion. "The Presence in Mirkwood has come back! It's much, much stronger than before. We have to do something."
Saruman thought about it. If Sauron had returned, he should be as strong as when he left. Unless, while he was gone, he'd found the Ring.
The room started to spin. Saruman grabbed the door frame to keep his balance.
Why hadn't they looked for the Ring before now? They could have found it and locked it up to prevent this from happening. He wished he'd had the wisdom to see it earlier.
"You're right. This is bad. Fighting him will take everything we have. I'm going to call a meeting of the White Council." Saruman said.