Book 6, Chapter 3 Summary

Days pass as Sam and Frodo work their way across Mordor toward Mount Doom. Finally, they come to a point where they can go straight toward the mountain, allowing them to throw away their orc-armor. After tossing the extra weight away, they travel toward Orodruin carrying only their gray cloaks, the Ring, the sword Sting, the phial of light, and the box of Galadriel's earth.

They rest when they can, move forward when they are able, and finally come to the mountain. However, Frodo is spent, forcing Sam to carry him up the mountain. But, as Sam carries Frodo upwards, he sees a path running up its side, leading to their goal.

They climb up the mountain toward the path and, finally reaching it, they have an easy way up. However, as they climb, Gollum attacks Frodo, trying to get the...