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I want to know. Why did you come back?

Look, I know you doubt me, I know you always have. And you're right. I often think of Bag End. I miss my books. And my armchair. And my garden. See, that's where I belong. That's home. That's why I came back, 'cause you don't have one. A home. It was taken from you. But I will help you take it back if I can.

It appears we have lost our burglar. Probably for the best. The odds were always against us. After all, what are we? Merchants, miners, tinkerers, toy-makers. Hardly the stuff of legend.

There are a few warriors amongst us.

Old warriors.

I would take each and every one of these Dwarves over an army from the Iron Hills.

Where did you go to, if I may ask?

To look ahead.

What brought you back?

Looking behind.

I cannot guarantee his safety.

Understood.

Nor will I be responsible for his fate.

Agreed.

I am sorry I doubted you.

No, I would have doubted me too. I'm not a hero, or a warrior... Not even a burglar.

Out of the frying pan...

...and into the fire.

This was your plan all along - to seek refuge with our enemy?

You have no enemies here, Thorin Oakenshield. The only ill will to be found in this valley is that which you bring yourself.

You think the Elves will give our quest their blessing? They will try to stop us.

Of course they will. But we have questions that need to be answered. If we are to be successful this will need to be handled with tact, and respect, and no small degree of charm, which is why you will leave the talking to me.

So this is your purpose, to enter the mountain?

What of it?

There are some who would not deem it wise.

Tell me, Mr. Baggins, have you done much fighting?

Pardon me?

Axe or sword? What's your weapon of choice?

[proudly] Well, I do have some skill at conkers, if you must know.

I thought we had lost our burglar.

He's been lost ever since he left his home. He should not have come, he has no place among us.

But we'll take it as a sign. A good omen.

You're right, I do believe the worst is behind us.

I have told you already I will not go near that place.

Why not? The Elves could help us. We could get food, rest, advice.

I do not need their advice.

Fili, don't be a fool. You belong with the Company.

I belong with my brother!

I offer you my help.

I am listening.

I will let you go if you but return what is mine.

A favor for a favor?

You have my word, one King to another.

I would not trust Thranduil, the great King, to honor his word should the end of all days be upon us! You... who lack all honor! I have seen how you treat your friends. We came to you once, starving, homeless, seeking your help, but you turned your back. You turned away from the suffering of my people in the inferno that destroyed us!

Do not talk to me of dragon fire. I know its wrath and ruin! I have faced the great serpents of the north!...