Gandalf's comment about Frodo

[blantyr]

Originally Posted by peregrine

it may be a precursor to the appearance of the phial of galadriel later on, but I don't know who the "for eyes to see that can" bit refers to. Sam?

Most people of Middle Earth see only the material world. Frodo, when he put on the ring, could see into the wraith world. Nazgul can be seen in detail, not just as black cloaked shapes. Glorfindel can be seen in a brilliant white. I'd guess that the ghost army that waited on the Paths of the Dead could be seen clearly as well. Just a guess.

Certain people or people using certain items can see into the spirit world. These would be those with "eyes to see." Gandalf would be one of them. The Nazgul too, as they could see Frodo more clearly when he wore the ring. I'd guess Glorfindel might as well. From there we could guess at others who might have eyes to see. Sauron, Durin's Bane, Sauruman, Radagast, Bombadil, Goldberry, Galadriel and Elrond seem like reasonable bets. From these plausible examples one might guess that anyone who has completely faded or seen the Light of the Two Trees might qualify, and perhaps all or most Valar and Maiar?

I'm already wildly guessing, and wouldn't care to guess further.