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So it's spoken by Thorin, but is not related to Bilbo breaking them out of the Elvenking's palace?
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Yes, both of those things are true.
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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To bring to new page:
There is no doubt that it will be very soothing. Goodbye! If you don't want to come with me, just leave without further discussion!
Was this spoken when they were arguing about whether or not Bilbo should come with them on their quest?
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No, later (but earlier than Bilbo breaking them out of the Elvenking's palace).
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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Here we are:
"Very comforting you are to be sure. Good-bye! If you won't come with us, you had better get off without any more talk!"
Thorin grumbling about Gandalf leaving them as they headed towards Mirkwood.
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Yup!
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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New quote:
But we don't want any more crap and ruffians.
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Too hard?
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I'm guessing around the Scouring?
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You are on the right track!
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Butterbur to Gandalf: “But we don’t want no more rabble and ruffians”.

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That's the one! Your turn!
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Well, this was the most fun conversation I had on Monday.
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Butterbur, after Gandalf and the Hobbits finally convinced him that Strider was the new King. "Well, this has been the nicest chat I’ve had in a month of Mondays."
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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Correct, Inanna? I can't imagine that it is something else, but I don't want to post a new one until I get confirmation.
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Correct! Sorry, tapatalk didn’t show this updated thread this in my timeline!
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Here's a new one!

I still use it as much as possible.
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Was it spoken by a hobbit?
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No Hobbits were present.
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Does "it" refer to a palantír?
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