Gilraen, the mother of Aragorn, decided to leave the shelter and protection of Elrond in Rivendell and travelled to her people in Eriador. There she lived alone with only a few occasional visits from her son, who was often on long journeys and valiant quests. During one reunion she foretold that it would be their last meeting before she parted from Middle-earth. Aragorn hoped it would not be so. He wanted her to see past the gathering darkness that clouded the lands of Middle-earth. But she answered only: "'Omen i-Estel Edain, u-chebin estel anim'" when translated to English this means: "'I gave Hope to the Dúnedain, I have kept no hope for myself'" (both quotes p. 342, The Return of the King). Aragorn was heavy-hearted and Gilraen, as she foretold, died before the next spring.
Middle-earth timeline: Third Age, 3006-3007
Today's reading comes from: The Return of the King, page 342
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