Yet the Silmarillion was not published by JRR Tolkien.
Besides, even in the Silmarillion it is a qualified statement. The Orc statement is an "it is said by the wise" statement.
It was also said in the Silmarillion that Frodo cast the ring into Mt. Doom.
[ July 30, 2003: Message edited by: Nils ]
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