Summary

The group travels into Mordor. The Ring becomes heavier once Frodo passes the Crossroads, and he becomes weary as they travel toward the tower of Minas Morgul. The group crosses the bridge and the Ring leads Frodo to hurry toward the gates of Minas Morgul where the Riders reside. Sam and Gollum stop him and drag him in the other direction. Frodo goes as far as he can, but he is so exhausted he must stop to rest. The Leader of the Black Riders emerges from Minas Morgul with an army behind him. He stops as if he senses the Ring’s presence, and Frodo fights the desire to put on the Ring. The Rider turns and he and his army move out toward Gondor. Frodo’s heart goes out to Faramir and wishes him well. Gollum leads the hobbits up the stairs of Cirith...