Gandalf warned of coming war and told the uncooperative Denethor to light the beacons to alert neighboring armies.]After some tension and anxiety dissipate, Elliott wipes his nose, and the creature copies him.Noticing that he is being mimicked, Elliott gestures with other hand movements in an attempt o communicate.The title of the film, actually ironic and inappropriate since war is not a ""path of glory"", was suggested by line 36 in 18th century English romantic poet Thomas Gray""sElegy Written in a Country Churchyard:The paths of glory lead but to the grave." Michael paused, then removed his mask.She responded: "You""re just like me" - watching as a single tear streaked down his face.When she reached to wipe it away from his cheek, "Let me," he reacted wildly and continued his raging pursuit.