He named two names when the Dogs were about. I do not know if they were people or Nations. And he talks of Mongolia and China, as well, and based on how he talks, those two are most certainly Nations. I suspect, most of his hurts are from his status as a Nation - and, I think, caused by other Nations. If you think on it, War, when fought on a personal level such as must be done for such as he, must be a terrible thing indeed.

[ The smile is sweet and sad and accepting ]

You already know the answer to that, Aragorn. [ No. If his mother goes, he will follow. ]