In the book , he actually wears the broken blade .
In the book , he actually shows it to the Hobbits when they meet at the Prancing Pony in Bree , and its reforging prior to the departure of the Fellowship is a decisive move toward kingship .
In the book , he actually wears the broken blade and shows it to the Hobbits when they meet at the Prancing Pony in Bree , and its reforging prior to the departure of the Fellowship is a decisive move toward kingship .