The Hobbit JR Tolkien - Mr Collins

gave them), Bilbo never saw them again—except high and far off in the battle of FiveArmies. But as that comes in at the end ofthis tale we will say no more about it justnow.There was a flat space on the top of thehill of stone and a well worn path withmany steps leading down it to the river,across which a ford of huge flat stones ledto the grass-land beyond the stream. Therewas a little cave (a wholesome one with apebbly floor) at the foot of the steps andnear the end of the stony ford. Here theparty gathered and discussed what was tobe done.“I always meant to see you all safe (ifpossible) over the mountains,” said thewizard, “and now by good managementand good luck I have done it. Indeed we