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If you are referring to the part in Gollum's cave he could only see because his sword, Sting glowed blue in the presence of orcs and goblins. Although there where none in that cave, there where some near enough for Sting to glow faintly.

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He discovered three trolls, Bert, William, and Tom.

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The decision was to send Bilbo to the light. There were trolls.

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