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lay before their eyes mouth leading in and down.
Chapter 12
Inside Information
For a long time the dwarves stood in the dark before the door and
debated, until at last Thorin spoke:
Now is the time for our esteemed Mr. Baggins, who has proved himself
a good companion on our long road, and a hobbit full of courage and
resource far exceeding his size, and if I may say so possessed of good
luck far exceeding the usual allowance-now is the time for him to
perform the service for which he was included in our Company; now is the
time for him to earn his Reward. You are familiar with Thorins style
on important occasions, so I will not give you any more of it, though he
went on a good deal longer than this. It certainly was an important
occasion, but Bilbo felt impatient. By now he was quite familiar with
Thorin too, and he knew what be was driving at. If you mean you think
it is my job to go into the secret passage first, Thorin Thrains son