23. The Stairs of Cirith Ungol
[Gollum, Frodo, and Sam climb up the secret stair. Gollum reaches a ledge and looks down at a struggling Frodo.]
Gollum: "Careful, master! Very far to fall! Very dangerous on the stairs. Come, master! Come to Sméagol!"
[Gollum sees the One Ring around Frodo's neck. He reaches for Frodo.]
Sam: "Mister Frodo!"
[Sam draws his sword.]
Sam: "Get back, you! Don't touch him!"
[Gollum pulls Frodo up onto the ledge.]
Gollum: "Why does he hates poor Sméagol? What has Sméagol ever done to him?"
[Gollum takes Frodo aside while Sam climbs onto the ledge.]
Gollum: "Master, Master carries a heavy burden. Sméagol knows. Heavy, heavy burden. Fat one cannot know. Let Sméagol look after Master."
Gollum (whispering): "He wants It. He needs It, Sméagol sees it in his eyes!"
Gollum (whispering): "Very soon he will ask you for It! You will see! The fat one will take It from you!"
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