1. The Prophecy of the Elf-stone:
This prophecy is found in the chapter "The Shadow of the Past" and describes Aragorn in detail:
> *He shall be the heir of Isildur
> *And of Valandil, his father,
> *And his sword shall be as the light of men,
> *And his shield as the stars of the night.
> *By the light of Eärendil, shall he come,
> *And by the power of the Eldar shall he be strong,
> *And the hearts of men shall be lifted up,
> *And the fear of Sauron shall pass away.*
2. Boromir's Observations:
In the chapter "The Council of Elrond", Boromir describes his first impression of Aragorn:
> *He is tall and strong, and his eyes are like the sea. He moves like a king, and yet he is humble.*
3. The Elves' Recognition:
When Aragorn reveals himself to the elves at Rivendell, Elrond describes him thus:
> *He has the mark of his fathers, and the light of the stars in his eyes. He is a man of the West, a King of the Dúnedain, and the heir of Isildur. He is Aragorn, son of Arathorn, and he is the rightful King of Gondor.*
4. Aragorn's Self-Description:
In the same chapter, Aragorn reveals his own understanding of his heritage:
> *I am a ranger, a tracker, a hunter, a woodsman. I am also a lord, a king, and a warrior.*
These verses highlight Aragorn's noble lineage, his strength, his wisdom, and his ultimate destiny. They also suggest the complex nature of his character, combining both the simplicity of a ranger with the grandeur of a king.