j.r.r. tolkien
...nd A I said we, for we it may be, if you will join with me. It would be wise, Gandalf.@ (Tolkien 340). But Gandalf is devoid of bad thoughts, and dismisses Saruman by telling him, AI cannot think that you brought me so far only to weary my ears.@ (340). Saruman persists by threatening Gandalf, AI gave you a chance of aiding me willingly, and so saving yourself much trouble and pain. The third choice is to stay here until the end.@ (341). Gandalf responds, A>That may not prove to be one of the lighter matters,= said I. He laughed at me, for my words were empty, and he knew it.@ (341). Gandalf knew his power was not mighty enough to challenge Saruman directly. Saruman, with all his power, won the battle against Gandalf by imprisoning him: AThey took me and they set me alone on the Pinnacle of Orthanc, in the place where Saruman was accustomed to watch the stars. There is no descent save by a narrow stairs of many thousand steps, and the valley below seems far away.@(341) Gandalf said, AI had no chance to escape, and my days were bitter.@ (341) Gandalf=s rescue come...