Saruman tries to talk his way out of consequences and Gandalf is having none of it, while Pippin discovers that even well-meaning impulsive actions have unintended consequences, but Gandalf didn't have to be so mean about it!- Ryn and Sam talk about magic wands, crystal balls, and the effect of a good voice. Come along as we finish our coverage of the first half of the book and Sam has a revelation about The Two Towers as a whole!

Covers chapters X: The Voice of Saruman and XI: The Palantír