D.Virgil theorized that the prediction was only one alternative, and that time was like an endless motorway with an infinite number of lanes or avenues that could be taken to alter the course of history (similar to Dr.Oakenshield has reached the Mountain." Legolas met Bolg and other Orcs for a vicious sparring duel that eventually ended in a stalemate when Bolg escaped on horseback.Meanwhile, Gandalf met with corrupted sorcerer Saruman (Christopher Lee) at Isengard, where he learned that Saruman was in league with Sauron""s plans to dominate Middle-Earth.Hundreds of birds (gulls, ravens, and crows) were trained for use in some of the scenes, while mechanical birds and animations were employed for others.