But Sam turned to Bywater, and so came back up the Hill, as day was ending once more. And he went on, and there was yellow light, and fire within; and the evening meal was ready, and he was expected. And Rose drew him in, and set him in his chair, and put little Elanor upon his lap. He drew a deep breath. ‘Well, I’m back,’ he said

This of course is the way to talk to dragons, if you don't want to reveal your proper name which is wise, and don't want to infuriate them by a flat refusal which is also very wise. No dragon can resist the fascination of riddling talk and of wasting time to trying to understand it.

Now and again he spoke to those that served him and thanked them in their own language. They smiled at him and said laughing: 'Here is a jewel among hobbits!

Outside the ring of dancing warriors with spears and axes stood wolves at a respectful distance, watching and waiting.

You aren't nearly through this adventure yet.

Courage will now be your best defence against the storm that is at hand-—that and such hope as I bring.

O! Tril-lil-lil-lolly the valley is jolly, ha! ha! -Elves of Rivendell