The year 3434 of the second age, here follows the account of Isildur, High King of Gondor, and the finding of the ring of power. It has come to me, the "One Ring", it shall be an heirloom of my kingdom, all those who follow in my bloodline shall be bound to its fate. For I shall risk no hurt to the ring. It is precious to me, though I buy it with great pain.