Gandalf meets Radagast on the Road near Bree on Midsummer's day where he learns that the Black Riders are abroad. He leaves for Orthanc to see Saruman
These major characters were present
In the calendar of the Shire, there are 12 months each with 30 days, so there will be no results for the 31st of any month, and February will have entries on the 29th and 30th.
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