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The magical adventures of Mister Bilbo Bagins, the Hobbit

Through wild land, black forest, for misty mountains.

There and back again.

The fairy tale

of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien:
"Hobbit"

Translation : N.Rachmanovoy

There once lived

In his hole in the ground

A Hobbit

Not in a damp dirty hole

This hole was for Hobbits

There are no magical things about Hobbits

There dress in bright clothing, and don't wear shoes, as they naturally grow warm furry soles on their feet

They have good natured faces, and they often laugh, especially after lunch

And they lunch twice a day, if they can afford the luxury

Our Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, was certain that he would never encounter adventure in his life

And that he would not permit the unexpected to occur to him

But I will tell you a story on how he was pulled into these adventures, the very same ones he was trying to avoid

And to his great surprise, he was commiting the very same adventuerous acts that he was trying so hard to avoid

On a quiet, early morning

A long time ago, when the world was more rich and green

Bilbo Baggins, after breakfeast, sat on his doorstep and smoked his wooden pipe

Good morning

What are you trying to imply?

Do you wish me a good morning, or mean that it is a good morning whether I want not; or that you feel good this morning; or that it is morning to be good on?

The first, the second, and the third

And a very very morning to be outdoors and breath the fresh air

Please sit down and join me, we have nowhere to rush to, and the whole day is before us

>> Gandalf: Very pretty!

But I have no time today.

I am looking for someone to share in an adventure

that I am arranging, and it's very difficult to find anyone.

>> Bilbo Baggins: I should think so - in these parts!

We are Hobbits!

We are a simple, quiet and peaceful people, and we don't like adventures

From adventures come only nasty things, and only uneasiness

If you wish to find someone else to partake in your adventures

May I advise you to check over there by the lake, or over there over the hills

Good morning!

Oh, the many meanings one encounters upon hearing the phrase "Good Morning"

That only could that it is time for me to leave!

>> Bilbo Baggins: Not at all, not at all, my dear sir! Regrettably I do not even know your name

Oh but you do know if it, dear sir!

And I know yours, Mister Bilbo Baggins

And you do know my name,

though you don't remember that I belong to it.

I am Gandalf.

and Gandalf means me!

>>Bilbo Baggins: How? You are Gandalf?

Who would've known, eh?

Could it really be, that you are the very Gandalf the travelling magician

Who is credited to sending off countless young boys and girls on adventures, whom all dissapeared in locations unbeknownst to anyone?

Well... I am truly sorry

I did not consider that you may still be in buisness

And what else is there for me to do?

My mother, Belladona, she talked much of you and your adventures with Goblins, Giants, Princesses...

Well, I must say it is pleasant that you do in fact remember some details of me

This means that you are not completely useless

And for the sake of your mother, I'll grant you that which you have asked of me

Forgive me sir, but I have not asked you of any favours

No, this is already the second time you have asked for my departure

I'll be on my way

Ah, thank you

And go elsewhere

I will certainly send you on my little adventure

It will entertain me, and for you, it will be put you to good use

Thank you, Mister Gandalf

But I truly do not feel like going

I am sorry, but perhaps... another time

Don't misunderstand, you are of course welcome here at any time, say tomorrow

Drink a cup of tea

But regretfully not today, I am sorry

Bilbo darted for his hole, to ease himself from such a outlandish conversation

And immediately set on regaining his sanity with a few pastries and a glass of something warm

On another day, right as Bilbo was enjoying some tea

Someone disturbed his peace, loudly rining the doorbell

Dwalin, at your service, greetings

How do you do... Bilbo Baggins, at yours

I uh... was right about to drink my tea at this very moment, care to join my table?

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