Well, of course, I don't have my books handy to check the timing, but as to the first question, mightn't these be the same Uruks sent to the Anduin to intercept the Fellowship and capture the Ring, if possible? I doubt if it says so, one way or the other, anywhere, but it seems right to me.
It's been a few years since I read that part, however . . .
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But all the while I sit and think of times there were before,
I listen for returning feet and voices at the door.
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