一枚戒指，四个种族，九个成员构成一支为毁灭而守护的队伍。从自然平静的霞尔，到古老神秘的森林，穿过尸骨累累的战场，前往黑影重重的魔都。他们为了一个目的聚集，为了一个目的分散，为了一个目的拼搏，为了一个目的牺牲。历经浩劫终于重聚，再归和平。这是中土时代最后一次合作，最后一次战争，那个遥远、而美丽的时代的终结。
节选
[Frodo comes to the side of the path on which Gandalf's cart is travelling. He folds his arms.]
Frodo:
You're late.
Gandalf:
[sternly]: A wizard is never late, Frodo Baggins. Nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to.
[They look at each other for a moment, as though trying to keep a straight face. Then, as Gandalf's mouth begins to twitch, their faces both break into sudden smiles, and they laugh richly. Frodo jumps onto Gandalf's lap, arms outstreched.]
Frodo:
It's wonderful to see you, Gandalf!
Gandalf:
[He catches him, embracing him as he does so, swaying from side to side with Frodo in his arms, laughing once again. They break apart, and Gandalf looks at Frodo.]
You didn't think I'd miss your uncle Bilbo's birthday? [He touches Frodo's face affectionately, and laughs.]
Frodo:
What news of the outside world? Tell me everything!
Gandalf:
Everything? You're far to eager and curious for a Hobbit. Most unnatural... Well, what can I tell you? Life in the wide world goes on, much as it has this past Age. Full of its own comes and goings. Scarcely aware of the existence of Hobbits. For which I am very thankful.
[The cart passes through a crowded marketplace, where Hobbits can be seen going about their daily tasks, leading pigs and goats, exchanging goods, or just eating.]
Hobbit:
[Waves] Look! It's Gandalf! [Gandalf tips his hat.]