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Shadowfax is the horse Théoden gives to Gandalf after the Rohirrim are unable to tame him. His speed is unmatched by any other horse, and he is treated with great respect by Gandalf, who ensures that the stable in Minas Tirith is fit for his needs. Shadowfax bears Gandalf into battle several times, appearing like a streak of white beneath the shadow overhead.
Shadowfax Quotes in The Return of the King
The The Return of the King quotes below are all either spoken by Shadowfax or refer to Shadowfax. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
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Book 5, Chapter 1
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“But I will say this: the rule of no realm is mine, neither of Gondor nor any other, great or small. But all worthy things that are in peril as the world now stands, those are my care. And for my part, I shall not wholly fail of my task, though Gondor should perish, if anything passes through this night that can still grow fair or bear fruit and flower again in days to come. For I also am a steward. Did you not know?”
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Shadowfax Quotes in The Return of the King
The The Return of the King quotes below are all either spoken by Shadowfax or refer to Shadowfax. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
).
Book 5, Chapter 1
Quotes
“But I will say this: the rule of no realm is mine, neither of Gondor nor any other, great or small. But all worthy things that are in peril as the world now stands, those are my care. And for my part, I shall not wholly fail of my task, though Gondor should perish, if anything passes through this night that can still grow fair or bear fruit and flower again in days to come. For I also am a steward. Did you not know?”
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