Today in Middle-earth: March 5

The Ride of Gandalf and Pippin by John Howe

 On this day in the year 3019 of the Third Age:

• Théoden reaches Isengard at noon
• Parley with Saruman in Orthanc
• Winged Nazgûl passes over the camp at Dol Baran; Gandalf sets out with Peregrin for Minas Tirith
• Frodo hides in sight of the Morannon, and leaves at dusk