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Bilbo and the dwarfs approach the mountains.Bilbo thinks of home when the sense of danger increases.Gandalf tells them that they can stay with his friend Elrond in Rivendell, at the edge of the Wild.The way is difficult, but they are greeted by singing elves in the valley of Rivendell.Bilbo's companions decline the elves' invitation to supper because they are traditional enemies.Elrond is a wise and hospitable elf.They stay for fourteen days, eating, singing, and telling tales.Elrond identifies their swords as having come from dragon plunder or the Goblin-wars and has translated their runes.Elrond interprets the moon-letters on the map as runes that can be seen only by the light of a moon that is the same as the one under which they were written.The setting sun of Durin's Day will shine on a key-hole and the letters tell the reader to stand by a stone near a thrush.Durin's Day is the first day of the new year for the dwarfs.The dwarves leave the next day to go over the mountains.The first obstacle that Bilbo and the dwarves will have to overcome is the Misty Mountains.The farther from home they travel, the greater the danger.The name "the Wild" shows a contrast with what is familiar, tame, and domestic, as well as the difficulties they begin to face so far from home.There is one last chance for them to enjoy themselves at the home of Elrond.The traditional enmity between elves and dwarfs is depicted in the novel and provides motivation for some of the events.Elrond plays an important role in explaining the significance of the swords that were taken from the troll's cave.The swords have enormous power because they were used to kill Goblins, and they are associated with the dragon from whom the dwarves want to get their treasure.They are important enough to have their own names.Elrond's ability to read runes allows him to interpret the map that his grandfather had.Much later in the novel, Elrond's translation of the map shows the dramatic discovery of a secret door.A refuge or hiding place is called a lair den.It's a good idea to keep a supply hidden.There are grotesque, malicious creatures.Those who take by force, rob, or loot are plundered/plunderers.Cut to split or pass through.
Bilbo and the dwarfs are on their way to the mountains.Bilbo thinks of home when the sense of danger increases.Gandalf tells them that they can stay with his friend Elrond in Rivendell, at the edge of the Wild.The way is difficult, but they are greeted by singing elves in the valley of Rivendell.Bilbo's companions decline the elves' invitation to supper because they are traditional enemies.
Elrond is a wise and hospitable elf.They stay for fourteen days, eating, singing, and telling tales.Elrond identifies their swords as having come from dragon plunder or the Goblin-wars and has translated their runes.
Elrond interprets the moon-letters on the map as runes that can be seen only by the light of a moon that is the same as the one under which they were written.The setting sun of Durin's Day will shine on a key-hole and the letters tell the reader to stand by a stone near a thrush.Durin's Day is the first day of the new year for the dwarfs.
The Misty Mountains are the first obstacle that Bilbo and the dwarves will have to overcome.The farther from home they travel, the greater the danger.The name "the Wild" shows a contrast with what is familiar, tame, and domestic, as well as the difficulties they begin to face so far from home.There is one last chance for them to enjoy themselves at the home of Elrond.The traditional enmity between elves and dwarfs is depicted in the novel and provides motivation for some of the events.
Elrond plays an important role in explaining the significance of the swords that were taken from the troll's cave.The swords have enormous power because they were used to kill Goblins, and they are associated with the dragon from whom the dwarves want to get their treasure.They are important enough to have their own names.Elrond's ability to read runes allows him to interpret the map that his grandfather had.Much later in the novel, Elrond's translation of the map shows the dramatic discovery of a secret door.
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