[Ainaserkewen]

Here's something to consider:
I read this thread pretty thoroughly and nobody's mentioned this. Do you think that any Nazgul would follow the orders of anyone but Sauron or another Nazgul. I can't imagine if the Mouth of Sauron told Khamul to get him a glass of water he would. If this Gothmog fellow gave orders (even indirectly) to the Nazgul, it's very possible he was next in line in order of rank among them.

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 5:40 PM January 28, 2004: Message edited by: Ainaserkewen ]