At length even Gimli could hear the distant beat of galloping hoofs . The horsemen , following the trail , had turned from the river , and were drawing near the downs . They were riding like the wind .
Наконец даже Гимли услышал отдаленный стук копыт. Всадники, идя по следу, свернули с реки и приблизились к холмам. Они мчались как ветер.