A hunted man sometimes wearies of distrust and longs for friendship.

Elen síla lúmenn' omentielvo

Well, here at last, dear friends, on the shores of the Sea comes the end of our fellowship in Middle-earth. Go in peace! I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil.

I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things, Sam.

Tolkien offers sympathy, surrender, friendship and, most of all, forgiveness.