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Old 01-22-2007, 11:44 AM   #13
Hilde Bracegirdle
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Sorry to jump in in the middle of a dialog, but...

I do think that Gandalf's choice was a necessary one. With Denethor worse than useless by this juncture, and the risk ever present that Aragorn might die at some point in this struggle, Faramir is sorely needed as a back up. Between his exposure to the knowledge of Gondor, familiarity with Gandalf's priorities and his Numenorian disposition , Faramir would best serve in the role of Gondorian leader (though perhaps be forced into exile by Sauron's forces), should things go bad.
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