Summary
- Gandalf reminds Frodo that it's not anyone's place to deal out death, even to evil people. The way things work together, in the end, can't always be seen.
- Gandalf explains how the line of kings failed and how Gondor had gone into a state of decline, revealing the rot lying at the heart of the world of Men.
- Gandalf advises Bilbo that true courage is about knowing when to spare a life, highlighting the importance of mercy and compassion in the face of danger.