But, when Gandalf wants to positively identify the ring as the One Ring, he takes it from Frodo (without envelope) and throws it into the fire himself. He takes it out with tongs, and Frodo is the one who sees the letters appear. Chapter 2! (Getting ahead of ourselves)
It's hard, isn't it? To keep from jumping ahead.
I am re-reading about the party... I love the carmudgeon-nature of the hobbits...
"I hope you are all enjoying yourselves as much as I am" Deafening cheers. Cries of Yes (and No)