'You are not the first to come here today, testing the word of my heart 'gainst the command of my king. Do I compound an earlier error by allowing you into the hall, or do I make all right with a single throw?'

Háma sighs heavily. 'Never have I so rued this post! The will of Théoden is clear, but I do not believe you come here with evil intent. You speak of dangers to the north, and all around, but returning here brings the greatest danger upon yourselves! Is that not the truest sign of your good hearts?

'The King must be told what you have seen. Speak to me when you are ready to continue into the hall, and I shall take your weapons as is the custom. Then you shall proceed before the King, and we will see if I have misjudged you. I hope for your sake, and for mine, that I have not.'

You have reunited with Gandalf within the Golden Hall of Meduseld, and should now speak to the Wizard.

Objectives

• Talk to Gandalf