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Radagast's information came from Saruman. "Who told you, and who sent you?" "Saruman the White."– Harry JohnstonCommented Jul 9, 2018 at 0:28
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@Harry Johnson That could have been an answer to just the last part of the question, but I grant that that makes Saurman at least equally likely to have discovered the Black Riders. It does make it odder that Radagast was on hand to serve as courier, though.– Mark OlsonCommented Jul 9, 2018 at 0:31
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I don't think he'd only answer part of the question. And I don't think there's anything particularly odd about Saruman being able to contact Radagast.– Harry JohnstonCommented Jul 9, 2018 at 0:42
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@Harry Johnson Actually, if you'd included the a wide quote, I'd have seen it -- I now agree with you and have edited by answer (with credit).– Mark OlsonCommented Jul 9, 2018 at 0:49
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My guess is that Saruman knew where Radagast was, and could reach him quickly, whereas it would have taken him ages to find Gandalf. Plus there was the risk of Gandalf noticing Saruman's corruption if they met in person - I think there might be a quote about that, too, a little bit later in the text? The bit about Radagast having been deceived by Saruman, and therefore knowing no reason why he should not comply with Gandalf's request to send any news to Orthanc.– Harry JohnstonCommented Jul 9, 2018 at 2:15
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