He drew a deep breath. 'Well, I'm back,' he said.

Their 'magic' is Art, delivered from many of its human limitations.

Don't dip your beard in the foam, Father!" They cried to Thorin. "It is long enough without watering it!

Adventures are not all pony-rides in May-sunshine.

Of the twelve companions of Thorin, ten remained. Fili and Kili had fallen defending him with shield and body, for he was their mother’s elder brother.

Have you thought of an ending?' 'Yes , several, and all are dark and unpleasant,' said Frodo. 'Oh , that won't do!' said Bilbo. 'Books ought to have good endings. How would this do: and they all settled down and lived together happily ever after?' 'It will do well, if it ever comes to that,' said Frodo.

They must understand that – Elrond and the Council, and the great Lords and Ladies with all their wisdom. Their plans have gone wrong. I can't be their Ring-bearer. Not without Mr. Frodo.