Posted: May 24, 2000 at 15:40:34: by Aelmer
: Aragorn himself states that he'd never been to Isengard. Now we know that he was a great wanderer and explorer, and was in the neighborhood in his Thorongil days, probably other times. So here's a mystery:
: 1.) Did he, for some reason, have no curiosity about Isengard, a great work of his people, and, on journeys from Eriador to Rohan, prefer to camp out rather than seek shelter with a (purported) ally?
: 2.) Did he go to Isengard only to be turned away at the gates, and then express no curiosity as to why Saruman was so unfriendly (I'd think Saruman would welcome him, sweep his 1/2 Orcs under the carpet, and pump him for all possible info.)
: 3.) Have an attack of the same sub-conscious caution that Gandalf and others exhibited, and not want to associate too closely with this ally?Yes, it's one of those pesky little mysteries, but did Aragorn ever have a reason to go to Isengard, other than curiosity. He says that he has never been to Isengard. I've never been "to" the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, but I have seen it from a distance while traveling. There were times when I thought about going out of my way and having a closer look, but didn't have the time. It may have been the same, for Aragorn. If I had to pick,I would chose No.1 on your list, for Aragorn's early wanderings. ~Aelmer
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