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"You asked me to find the fourteenth man for your expedition, and I chose Mr. Baggins. Just let anyone say I chose the wrong man or the wrong house, and you can stop at thirteen and have all the bad luck you like, or go back to digging coal."
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∙ 12y agoHe threatened to leave the Dwarves. Knowing that Gandalf was powerful and wise, Thorin realised what a dangerous journey it would be if Gandalf was not with them. Gandalf also reminded the Dwarves that they were thirteen, and unless they accepted Bilbo, they would remain that many. Being highly superstitious, the Dwarves shuddered at the thought of setting out for such a perilous journey with a number as evil as 13.
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∙ 10y agoHe threatened to throw him down the wall if he didn't go down himself. He was shaking Bilbo before Gandalf intervened.
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∙ 15y agoGandalf said, "Just let any one say I chose the wrong man or the wrong house, and you can stop at thirteen and have all the bad luck you like, or go back to digging coal."
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Are Bilbo and Thorin related?
No they are not. Bilbo is simple hobbit from the Shire, Thorin is a dwarf.
Is Bilbo Baggins a dwarf?
Bilbo Baggins was famously a hobbit, not a dwarf.
What does Bilbo confiscate?
Bilbo takes possession of the Arkenstone without telling Thorin.
What stone did Bilbo take?
Bilbo took the Arkenstone. It was the treasure Thorin desired most.
What motivates the elvenking to react to Bilbo?
Bilbo Baggins gave the elvenking the Arkenstone, the prized possession of Thorin.
Are Bilbo and Thorin related?
No they are not. Bilbo is simple hobbit from the Shire, Thorin is a dwarf.
Is Bilbo Baggins a dwarf?
Bilbo Baggins was famously a hobbit, not a dwarf.
What does Bilbo confiscate?
Bilbo takes possession of the Arkenstone without telling Thorin.
What does Thorin want Bilbo to do when they get to the mountain?
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What stone did Bilbo take?
Bilbo took the Arkenstone. It was the treasure Thorin desired most.
What terms did Thorin and Bilbo come to in 'The Hobbit' in Chapter 17?
When Thorin learned of Bilbo's treachery he kicked him out and said that the 1/14 share promised to Bilbo would be used to buy back the Arkenstone. He figured Bilbo would get little of it.
How does Thorin make amends with Bilbo in The Hobbit book?
He forgives Bilbo for stealing the Arkenstone, and then tells Bilbo that everyone should be like the hobbits: more concerned with comfort than with treasure. Then Thorin dies. He is buried with the Arkenstone, and Dain, Thorin's cousin, is proclaimed the new king.
When does Bilbo get the mithril armour?
When they first get to the treasure trove. Thorin gives it to Bilbo as part of his payment.
In chapter 18 of the hobbit why did thorin call for Bilbo?
Thorin was dying, he had been mortally wounded in the Battle of Five Armies. He wanted to make his peace with Bilbo before he died. Bilbo was found and brought to him just in time.
What motivates the elvenking to react to Bilbo?
Bilbo Baggins gave the elvenking the Arkenstone, the prized possession of Thorin.
Why did thorin rekindle his friendship with Bilbo before he died?
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How did the dwarves survive the escape and the trip in the barrels?
Bilbo was very careful to plug up all the holes in the barrels.
