With his promise to Gandalf in mind and unerring loyalty in his heart, Sam Gamgee will not be parted from his friend and master Frodo Baggins. Together these two head out alone into the wilderness on their way to Mordor to destroy the One Ring. Though he distrusts the wretch, Sam even abides by Frodo's decision to accept the guidance of the treacherous Gollum, who leads them through labyrinthine hills and marshes to the entrance to the ashen land, the great Black Gate of Mordor.