Ben Domenech

Faramir and Eowyn are, you know, they're at the houses of healing and, you know, they're looking out at Mordor.

And it says, a sound like a sigh went up from all the lands about them and their hearts beat suddenly again.

It reminds me of Numenor, said Faramir, and wondered to hear himself speak.

Of Numenor?

said Eowyn.

Yes, said Faramir.

Of the land of Westerness that foundered, and of the great dark wave climbing over the green lands and above the hills, and coming on.

Darkness unescapable.

I often dream of it.

Then you think that the darkness is coming?

said Eowyn.

Darkness unescapable?

And suddenly she drew close to him.

No, said Faramir, looking into her face.

It was but a picture in the mind.

I do not know what is happening.

The reason of my waking mind tells me that great evil has befallen, and we stand at the end of days.

But my heart says nay, and all my limbs are light, and a hope and joy are come to me that no reason can deny.

Eowyn, Eowyn, White Lady of Rohan, in this hour I do not believe that any darkness will endure.

And he stooped and kissed her brow.