I wouldn't call it a 'spoiler.' I guess it's Tolkien's way of reassuring all the anxious readers that even though they do go through some pretty tough stuff, Merry and Pippin will be OK.  
 
I dunno. I'm tired.  [img]smilies/confused.gif[/img]
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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