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 | | Therefore Durin IV Lionheart brooded upon gems, and where they might be discovered, and such was the power of the Ring he bore that the brooding became a lust, and the lust an obsession, so that Durin never slept save to dream of gems. |
 | | So when Durin woke, the vision filled him, and he knew somehow (for the dark thought of Sauron was upon the Ring) in what region the mine lay; and he prepared for a journey, and departed from Khazad-dum with but a few retainers: for indeed he held the secret of his vision close. |
 | | And after much wandering Durin came to a deep forest, far south and east of his home, which was called Eryn Morn, for it was indeed fl under the trees, save in a few clearings. |
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