It appears that he and Aragorn had been arguing this point for a while, at least before they even reached Caradhras. It also seems that it was an option, at least so far as Aragorn was concerned, a last option.
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Originally Posted by FotR, The Ring Goes South
not until it is plain that there is no other way.
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As far as the wolves of which you seem to be dismissive it seems that the Company at least would disagree with your assertion.
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Originally Posted by Boromir; A Journey in the Dark
The wolf that one hears is worse than the orc that one fears.
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