Andrew and Patrick discuss the power of the Palantir, which has overcome Saruman, communicates a demonic temptation to Pippin, and makes Gandalf long to look back in time to the golden age of the Elves. Aragorn, whose hour to claim the kingship of Gondor is coming, asserts his right over its dangerous power.

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