Welcome to the Downs! We try to be patient because most of us do recall all the questions we had the first time we read the books. Other sites may flame "newbies", but flaming is not tolerated here.
Yes, Pippin was "speaking" directly to Sauron, who, in his excitement, failed to ask who the "Hobbit" was and what his mission might be.
In the Books Forum (not Books II) are several discussions about the Palantiri, including whether they draw a person to use them or whether that is a side-effect of their being controlled by Sauron. Welcome again and post often!
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Beleriand, Beleriand,
the borders of the Elven-land.
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