The Lord of the Rings Discussion, Book II, Chapter 1

[Rían]

Originally Posted by Nurvingiel

This part makes me wondered why Gandalf chose Frodo as a Ringbearer. Even though circumstance made Frodo the most convenient, Gandalf could have selected someone else, had he felt the need. Did Gandalf just have a good feeling about Frodo, which he doubts in this scene?

Where's that bit about how Gandalf thought Frodo was the best hobbit in the Shire? Is that in LOTR, or somewhere else?

Maybe he only really felt like he could relax in Rivendell (and later Lothlorien), which is most likely very wise.

Yes, I got the feeling those were the only 2 places that Aragorn felt (and rightly) that he could relax. Poor guy! I hope Arwen made it worth it for him

Arty - Thanks for the Legolas quote - I had forgotten that one!