[Aragorn is sitting alone on stairs.]

[He sees a confused looking child with a sword.]

Aragorn: "Give me your sword."

Aragorn: "What is your name?"

H�leth: "H�leth, son of H�ma, my lord."

H�leth: "The men are saying that we will not live out the night. They say that it is hopeless."

[Aragorn stands up and swings the sword.]

Aragorn: "This is a good sword, H�leth, son of H�ma."

[He lays his hand on the boys shoulder.]

Aragorn: "There is always hope."

[Inside, Aragorn puts on his armor.]

[Legolas hands him his sword.]

Legolas: "We have trusted you this far and you have not led us astray. Forgive me. I was wrong to despair."

[Aragorn smiles at the elf.]

Aragorn: �-moe edamed, Legolas." (There is nothing to forgive, Legolas.)

[They look at each other and smile. Gimli enters the room, wearing armor that is far too long for him.]

Gimli: "If we had time, I'd get this adjusted."

[The armor falls to the ground.]

Gimli: "It's a little tight across the chest."

[Legolas and Aragorn smile at the dwarf.]

[The sound of a horn is heard from outside.]

Legolas: "That is no orc horn!"

[They rush out. Men peer over the wall.]

Man: "Send for the king. Open the gate!"

[The gates are opened, and an army of elves march in. Men stare in awe.]

[Th�oden walks down the stairs and meets the Elf Captain.]

Th�oden: "How is this possible?"

Haldir: "I bring word from Elrond of Rivendell. An alliance once existed between elves and men. Long ago we fought and died together."

[Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli rush down the stairs.]

Haldir: "We come to honor that allegiance."

Aragorn: "Mae govannen, Haldir!" (Welcome, Haldir!)

[Aragorn stands before the elf and then hugs him. Haldir, a little surprised, returns the gesture.]

Aragorn: "You are most welcome."

[Legolas comes down the stairs and embraces Haldir. The army of elves turn and lower their bows and shields in unison.]

Haldir: "We are proud to fight alongside men, once more."