The quarrel at court alarmed one person: Éowyn, Éomer's sister.
In 3002 of the Third Age, Éowyn's parents died, and King Theoden adopted Éomer and Éowyn as siblings. At that time, because she inherited the elegant and noble temperament from her mother, Éowyn grew up to be beautiful and fearless, and was taller than ordinary men. Therefore, she was also called the "White Princess of Rohan" or "The White Princess of Rohan". The Lady with the Shield."
She found Éomer, who was entangled with the snake-like man's men, and said loudly: "Be careful! This is the king's only heir! No matter how brave the lion is, he will die! No matter how venomous the snake is, he will lose his teeth. What a tragic situation! If you don’t want to be beheaded by the new king one day in the near future, know that there is no harm in retaining a little respect for the troubled prince when he encounters difficulties."
At that time, the gangsters and scoundrels under the naughty tongue were frightened by the lady's nobility and majesty. Some of them turned around and left, while others cursed for a while. After thinking that they had shown their bravery, they viciously He glared at the brother and sister and hurried back to report to their master.
When only Éomer was left at the scene, Éowyn said to his brother: "My foolish brother, haven't you heard that the king is becoming more and more stupid and neglecting the affairs of the court? Now Meduseld Palace Tongues controls everything inside and out. His eyes and ears are all over Edoras, and his minions are filling the king's palace! Just to find the loyal people who refuse to obey his orders."
Éomer said: "I just didn't expect that the king wouldn't even recognize me."
Eowyn sighed: "This is not the king's intention. He still has you and me in his heart. It's just that he has been poisoned by the poisonous snake's venom for too long and too deeply, and he is no longer able to distinguish who is a loyal general and who is a silverfish in the court. "
"How dare you, a worm, harm anyone!" Éomer was furious. At that moment, this heroic but impulsive prince almost wanted to turn around and rush into Meduseld Palace to kill the culprit of all this, the king. chief advisor.
But firstly, his sword was taken away by the guards, and secondly, the White Princess of Rohan also tried to dissuade him. "Now you are unarmed and sentenced to exile. If you rush back, you will die in vain. Now, listen to me!" said Éowyn: "While I was deep in the inner courtyard, I heard a voice. Said: The Silver King has declared war on darkness! The army from the north is about to move south!"
"Yes, it is true." Éomer said, "Just because I want to tell the king this good news, I want the descendants of Eorl to seize this opportunity and regain their lost glory. I don't want to be killed by the king." I was kicked out of the palace and released to the ends of the earth."
"This may be the turning point." Eowyn said hurriedly: "The royal capital is filled with too many spies and minions of the enemy, my brother! You are useless here, but now you can ride on the fastest horse. Horse, take your loyal warriors and follow the supreme king like our grandfather did. In this way, maybe in the near future, you can rule the light and return to Edoras!"
Éomer was silent for a long time. She seemed to be thinking, but also seemed surprised by the foresight and courage of a sister.
"Please come with me, sister." Éomer said: "As you said, the palace of Meduseld is soaked with the venom of poisonous snakes. I really don't trust you to be here alone."
But Éowyn refused to leave, and she replied: "Our uncle still needs my care, brother. Although he no longer recognizes his old relatives, the Simbelmynë of the past; but I We can't leave him behind. I still remember the days when you, me, and Sioged, the three of us played and made noise at the king's knees, and I still remember the good times before everything collapsed; so please leave quickly to find and save our country. The way of our people! And I am here to take care of our poor uncle so that he will not be alone and without friends."
It is said that at that moment Éomer seemed hesitant. Because he was unwilling to leave his closest relatives behind to face that sinister, vicious, and despicable enemy alone, but he knew in his heart that what Éowyn said was right.
"My lord, please don't worry." A voice suddenly sounded. Guards Captain Hama came out of the corner, holding Éomer's sword in his hand: "I will protect the princess and the king."
Saying this, he bent down and offered the prince's sword.
Éomer took the sword and said, "I hope my sword is still sharp."
"As always." Hama straightened up.
Soon, a rumble of horse hoofbeats broke the sadness and despair that had shrouded Edoras all year round. About a hundred horses led by Éomer rushed out of the gate and headed west.
As a result, the news spread like wildfire that the prince was exiled and that the silver army was about to move south!
Finally, the royal capital of the Rohirrim, which had been shrouded in sorrow and despair all year round, began to become noisy. Many people looked at the departing prince with hopeful eyes, looking forward to the early return of the light.
At the same time, Ning Tongue and the master behind him also heard what Éowyn said before Éomer left. As a result, Ning Tongue and the master behind him angrily sent out messengers and assassins, trying to take advantage of Éomer. Before leaving Rohan's sphere of influence, kill King Théoden's only heir and completely destroy the hope of the Rohirrim.
But their actions were still a step slower.
At that time, Éomer, escorted by his loyal vassals, crossed the Snow River and headed north quickly along the north-south road. On the way, Éomer could clearly see the endless suffering caused by the war to the Rohirrim.
The originally fertile West Folde region is now deserted except for lush weeds and desolate grasslands. Under the bushes and scattered dead trees beside the road, the skeletons of people who died tragically were scattered.
What's more, some new corpses were hung at road intersections, floating in the wind, as a warning to all Rohirrim who dared to resist.
Of course, many of them are enemies.
And in the distance on the left, about thirty leagues away, the white mountains towered majestically, with colors of blue and purple. The peaks were like black jade, and the spiers were covered with white snow, and were reflected crimson by the morning light of the rising sun. Large expanses of emerald green spread across the vast grasslands of Rohan, and white mist shone in the river valleys.
That's Helm's Deep, the last hope of the Rohirrim. The terrain and solid fortifications allow this fortress to still stand north of the White Mountains after countless battles. It can still hold on even if it faces more than ten times the enemy's strength.
But Éomer did not stop, he did not even turn to look. The wind blowing from behind brought another sound of horse hooves. Éomer knew that they were pursuers. Enemies have been hunting him since he fled Edoras.
This made the brave and proud Éomer extremely angry.
and worry.
He was afraid that something bad had happened to his sister, and he thought about stopping and fighting the enemy to the death, but Éowyn's words kept ringing in his ears.
"You must fulfill your destiny, just as our grandfathers did. Follow the Silver King, and save our people!"
Thinking of the smile on Éowyn's face before leaving, Éomer couldn't help biting his lips, and the taste of rust filled his mouth.
I certainly will!
Éomer tightened his grip on the reins, letting the wind blow louder in his ears. After that, maybe he could put down everything and fight to the death with his enemies.
"Lord Éomer, there are enemies stationed at the Eshin River crossing, and we cannot pass directly."
The knight in front turned back and shouted.
Fortunately, they were riding the best horses in Rohan. Almost every horse was a treasure of the king that was hard to change. Éomer and the others ran for a long time and a night. Finally, the shadow of Meduseld Peak came into view. .
And below the peak, Essinger's evil firelight and gloomy screams can be vaguely seen and vaguely heard!
Éomer pulled the reins, and the Wind Chasing Horse immediately stopped. There were a few strands of white foam hanging from the corners of the black mouth, and there was deep tiredness in his psychic eyes. Behind him, the Ioredians were tired and hungry. But these Rohirrim knights tried their best to straighten their backs and said nothing. They did not discard the swords, guns, shields and axes they carried with them.
"We crossed the river from Adorn's ford." Éomer looked at the firelight and the shadow of the mountains in the northwest, then looked at the ferry a mile away, and said loudly: "That place is further away from the white-robed wizard. He Wouldn’t have thought of it.”
However, at this moment, fierce shouts of killing rang out from the north bank of the Essin River.
