It had begun with a leaf caught in the wind, and it became a tree; and the tree grew, sending out innumerable branches, and thrusting out the most fantastic roots.
Gandalf in the Library of Minas Tirith Copyright ©1990 Patrick Wynne Used with permission
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A Elbereth Gilthoniel (LR:1005)
A! Elbereth Gilthoniel! silivren penna míriel o menel aglar elenath, Gilthoniel, A! Elbereth!
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