Thursday 24 November 2016

Chapter 4 A SHORT CUT TO MUSHROOMS

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In the morning Frodo woke refreshed. He jumped up and went out. Pippin was standing studying the sky and weather. There was no sign of the Elves.

Wednesday 23 November 2016

Chapter 3 THREE IS COMPANY

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‘You ought to go quietly, and you ought to go soon,’ said Gandalf. Two or three weeks had passed, and still Frodo made no sign of getting ready to go.

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Tuesday 22 November 2016

Friendship in LOTR

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All Lobelia found to say was:
‘You’ll live to regret it, young fellow! Why didn’t you go too? You don’t belong here; you’re no Baggins — you — you’re a Brandybuck!’
‘Did you hear that, Merry? That was an insult, if you like,’ said Frodo as he shut the door on her.
‘It was a compliment,’ said Merry Brandybuck,

Songs in LOTR

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Chapter 1 A LONG-EXPECTED PARTY

then in a low voice, as if to himself, Bilbo sang softly in the dark:

The Road goes ever on and on 
Down from the door where it began. 
Now far ahead the Road has gone, 
And I must follow, if I can, 
Pursuing it with eager feet, 
Until it joins some larger way 
Where many paths and errands meet. 
And whither then? I cannot say.

Best Gendalf quotes

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‘But this is terrible!’ cried Frodo. ‘ What a pity that Bilbo did not stab that vile creature, when he had a chance!’
‘Pity? It was Pity that stayed his hand. Pity, and Mercy: not to strike without need.

Chapter 2 THE SHADOW OF THE PAST

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The second disappearance of Mr. Bilbo Baggins was discussed in Hobbiton, and indeed all over the Shire, for a year and a day, and was remembered much longer than that.
Frodo at once began to carry on Bilbo’s reputation for oddity.

Sunday 20 November 2016

Party of special magnificence

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When Mr. Bilbo Baggins of Bag End announced that he would shortly be celebrating his eleventy-first birthday with a party of special magnificence, there was much talk and excitement in Hobbiton.

...it was understood that something quite exceptional was being planned for that autumn. 

Chapter 1 A LONG-EXPECTED PARTY

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This book is largely concerned with Hobbits, and from its pages a reader may discover much of their character and a little of their history.

...nothing very notable occurred in the Shire until Mr. Baggins began the preparations for the celebration of his hundred-and-eleventh birthday (S.R. 1401). At this point this History begins.

Concerning hobbits

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Hobbits character
As for the Hobbits of the Shire, with whom these tales are concerned, in the days of their peace and prosperity they were a merry folk. They were hospitable and delighted in parties, and in presents, which they gave away freely and eagerly accepted.