I don't want to be in a battle, but waiting on the edge of one I can't escape is even worse.
War, WaitingPippin Took in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingPippin: "What about breakfast?"
Aragorn: "You've already had it."
Pippin: "We've had one, yes. What about second breakfast."
Merry: "I don't think he knows about second breakfast, Pip."
Pippin: "What about elevenses? Luncheon? Afternoon tea? Dinner? Supper?"
Home is behind, the world ahead
And there are many paths to tread
Through shadows to the edge of night
Until the stars are all alight
No, my heart will not yet despair. Gandalf fell and has returned and is with us. We may stand, if only on one leg, or at least be left still upon our knees.
Pippin Took in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingOh, you can search far and wide
You can drink the whole town dry
But you'll never find a beer so brown
As the one we drink in our hometown
You can drink your fancy ales
You can drink 'em by the flagon
But the only brew for the brave and true
Comes from The Green Dragon
You need people of intelligence on this sort of... mission. Quest. Thing.
Pippin Took in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingHere do I swear fealty and service to Gondor, in peace or war, in living or dying, from this hour henceforth until my lord release me, or death take me.
Pippin Took in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King