Chapter 42 - Shelob's Lair

Hoots has been telling Gimli of a spider lurking in their bathroom of tremendous size and speed but frankly he hasn't really believed him until this morning when he padded into the bathroom for the usual ablutions.

As the fug of sleep slowly lifted he realised that he was confronted by a giant spider. Her body was at least 2 inches across and the legs 4 inches each.

Before the beast could strike Gimli grabbed Sting (well the hose) and bravely (are we sure about this? - ed) washed the foul beast down the drain after an epic duel in which she scuttled hither and thither.

Brave Boy.