"Ring Around the Merry" Prologues The Corruption of Meriadoc

Whereas Merry becomes fascinated and ultimately obsessed with the Ring of Power in his cousin's keeping.  Takes place from the time Frodo's wardship at the Hall to the hobbits' arrival at Crickhollow.

Chapter One:  Good-bye Little Master

Chapter Two:  Coming of Age

Chapter Three:  A Conspiracy Formed

Chapter Four:  Farewell Feast

Chapter Five:  To Crickhollow!

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