Here lies the account of Eomer Eadig, King of the Mark. "Eomer became a great king, and being young when he succeeded Theoden he reigned for sixty-five years, longer than all their kings before him save Aldor the Old" (p. 351, The Return of the King). He gained renown in the War of the Ring and the friendship of Aragorn and Imrahil of Dol Amroth. "In the last year of the Third Age he wedded Lothiriel, daughter of Imrahil. Their son Elfwine the Fair ruled after him" (p. 352, The Return of the King). Eomer's friendship with Aragorn lasted throughout his life. In fact he reaffirmed the Oath of Eorl. "Often he fulfilled it. For though Sauron had passed, the hatreds and evils that he bred had not died, and the King of the West had many enemies to subdue before the White Tree could grow in peace. And wherever King Elessar went with war King Eomer went with him; and beyond the Sea of Rhûn and on the far fields of the South the thunder of the cavalry of the Mark was heard, and the White Horse upon Green flew in many winds until Eomer grew old" (p. 352, The Return of the King).
Middle-earth timeline: Third Age, 2991 to Fourth Age, 63
Today's reading comes from: The Return of the King, pages 351-352
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