Faramir actually staggers, leaning against a nearby wall and closing his eyes, holding back sudden tears of joy and relief. He is silent for a long moment before murmuring, "Then all will be well, whatever my fate may be. Praise the Valar that it is so..."

Another long moment passes before he turns to look at his companion, and now his smile is broad, if shaken. "Forgive me. It seems the removal of a great weight is almost as overwhelming as its placement."