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Originally Posted by Inziladun
Hint: the answer is not 'to get to the other side'.  |
Aw, shucks.
Offhand, the only reason I can think of is that it is an example of Isildur's hubris. In his mind, he probably felt that with Sauron defeated and himself in possession of Sauron's Ring, there would be no longer be any danger from orcs. Given the pride that led him to keep the Ring against all counsel, he was vulnerable to the Ring's desire (if such it can be called) to return to its Master. Having Isildur take the less safe route along the river would work to its advantage, since it put him more directly in harm's way -- and on the quickest path for the Ring to be regained by the enemy. That's my thought, anyway.