"Then it is more than I deserve." Despite Faramir's best intentions, it will take longer than that for Boromir to forgive himself. A lifetime built up as Gondor's saviour is not easily forgotten, especially when he feels he failed their people when they needed him most.

After a few moments, he starts to speak again. "I think I would have been driven to despair these past months had it not been for another's gift of foresight. There is a lady here who brought me news that Middle-Earth would be saved and that my friends would survive. I find peace enough in that."

He leaves out what he was told about their own family, for now. Heavy hearts are best not overladen.