return

1262 the return of the king
Sing now, ye people of the Tower of Anor,
for the Realm of Sauron is ended for ever,
and the Dark Tower is thrown down.
Sing and rejoice, ye people of the Tower of Guard,
for your watch hath not been in vain,
and the Black Gate is broken,
and your King hath passed through,
and he is victorious.
Sing and be glad, all ye children of the West,
for your King shall come again,
and he shall dwell among you
all the days of your life.
And the Tree that was withered shall be renewed,
and he shall plant it in the high places,
and the City shall be blessed.
Sing all ye people!
And the people sang in all the ways of the City.
The days that followed were golden, and Spring and Summer
joined and made revel together in the fields of Gondor.
And tidings now came by swift riders from Cair Andros of
all that was done, and the City made ready for the coming of
the King. Merry was summoned and rode away with the
wains that took store of goods to Osgiliath and thence by ship
to Cair Andros; but Faramir did not go, for now being healed
he took upon him his authority and the Stewardship, although
it was only for a little while, and his duty was to prepare for
one who should replace him.
And Éowyn did not go, though her brother sent word
begging her to come to the field of Cormallen. And Faramir
wondered at this, but he saw her seldom, being busy with
many matters; and she dwelt still in the Houses of Healing