When he betrayed his trust, [[Gandalf]] cast him out, yet spared his life. Saruman was so deranged as to take Gandalf's mercy as cruelty. His henchman was [[Gríma Wormtongue]], nicknamed Wormtongue in Rohan, who was sent to spy on and enthrall [[Théoden]]. | When he betrayed his trust, [[Gandalf]] cast him out, yet spared his life. Saruman was so deranged as to take Gandalf's mercy as cruelty. His henchman was [[Gríma Wormtongue]], nicknamed Wormtongue in Rohan, who was sent to spy on and enthrall [[Théoden]]. |