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Today, we continue with Chapter 13, of The Hobbit.

After the riddles, and roaring fire, and the unshakeable feeling Bilbo had, the Hobbit and the Dwarves decided it was best to shut themselves inside the secret tunnel, and avoid his wrath. There was no knowing if they'd survive otherwise...

Smaug left in a fiery rage the night or so before, but the company of Thorin Oakenshield still sat quiet as mice wondering when the great Dragon would attack next! Brave little Bilbo decided there was nothing for it, but to investigate the Dragon's hall yet again, and see how it looked. To his surprise there was no Dragon, no more than there was light. Stumbling in the darkness, he pockets the Arkenstone, (or so he supposes it is) and makes his way to the far end of the treasure hall. They all wander out after some time, hoping to investigate further while the Dragon appears to be away. It is while doing this they think of planning their next move. With the help of Balin and Thorin, they safely traverse the ruins of the once prosperous and impressive castle and make towards the guard tower in old RavenHill. The desolation of Smaug was so great and solemn; they all struggle to think of how they will best him. Many many years have passed, and yet the barren land is just as desolate as that fateful day when the Wyrm first came down from the North, and sealed their fates. Indeed, where has Smaug gotten to...no matter which direction they look they cannot see him in the looming distance...

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Today, we begin with The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe, Chapter 13

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Today, we continue with Chapter 12, of The Hobbit.

Having now happened upon the hidden door, the company of Thorin Oakenshield stood upon the threshold of the Mountain Halls of Thror, and Thrain before him. There was undoubtedly, no return from this point onwards, as if there had ever been since little Bilbo had first left Bag-End. An eon ago in our tales telling, to be sure. Bilbo knows what is to be asked of him, and heads deep into the Mountain passage with little to keep him company, after Balin sees him off. He is grateful at least that the passage was made by expert dwarves, without crags and stones to usher sound or catch his footing. Reaching the treasure was another spectacle entirely, as he can now grasp what it is that persuaded Thorin and his kin to embark on such a foolhardy quest in the first place. The dragon's hoard is breathtaking, and the Dragon himself fiercely unsettling. Perhaps, our little friend would have known greater caution, had the dragon not been asleep when he first stole in. As it is, the great and wily dragon Smaug will not be fooled for a moment after his hoard has a changed scent. Which leaves us here, Bilbo unsettled and wary, a great enraged Dragon flying towards Esgaroth, and the dwarves on a mission to take back what was theirs while fire encompasses the mountainside. And what of our dear Gandalf, will he ever see the Burglar-Hobbit again? We can only hope...

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Today, we begin with The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe, Chapter 12

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Today, we continue with Chapter 11, of The Hobbit.

Leaving the Lake Town of Men far behind them, the company of Thorin Oakenshield make their way nearer and nearer to the looming Lonely Mountain. What awaits them there saps their enthusiasm fairly quickly, as the sight of the ruins of Dale, and the Desolation left by Smaug are bleak to say the least. The surroundings are grim, and there doesn't seem much hope. Bilbo however, is able to keep his spirits up only a little higher than the rest of his dwarfish friends. He is determined to find the great door that will grant them access to the gloomy Mountain. Even now, it is uncertain whether the dragon is still in residence or not, and the thought weighs heavily on them all. After many failed searches, Bilbo finds a narrow path leading up the mountain, and while this brings them all some small hope. It quickly fizzles out, puzzled and lonesome, Bilbo sits and gazes Westward, towards home. Something tells him, he ought not to give up just yet...The Last day of Durin is coming, will they still have no luck?

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Today, we continue with Chapter 10, of The Hobbit.

Headed at last back towards the dragon-mountain, the company of dwarves and Poor Mr. Baggins -who had yet to stop feeling worse for wear- were ferried by the unwitting raftsmen and elves of the Mirkwood Forest. The Forest River opens out into the Long Lake and for the first time Bilbo is properly faced with the looming mountain in the distance. Thoughts of the dragon, and how far he had come so far, do little to raise Bilbo's spirits, but perhaps the Lake Town can provide some help for the battered and bruised barrel riding dwarves. At the very least, Thorin seeks the Master of Lake Town, this town of Men, and word spreads like flame quicker than a thought. Soon, song is ringing throughout the town, and everyone is feeling as if the treasure is all but theirs... Bilbo, however, has an unsettled feeling about the last segment of their journey.

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Today, we begin with The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe, Chapter 11

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Today, we continue with Chapter 9, of The Hobbit.

The company of dwarves, and our friend Mr Baggins, have barely had a moment, before they think of pushing themselves to both: look for the lost path, and look for their missing leader. It is this, which leads them straight into the Wood-elves path; for they have been sent for by the King. Escorted none too gently, they dwarves follow along and are questioned by the King. Bilbo, meanwhile, has slipped into the shadows and is trying not to be seen. If all of his friends are captured, their only hope of escape is for Bilbo to free them, but if only he knew how... If only Gandalf were here to help! But alas, it is up to Bilbo alone to free them from their imprisonment, and take them onto the last stage of their journey. Will he be able to save them all, unaided...?

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Today, we begin with The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe, Chapter 10

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Today, we continue with Chapter 8, part 2 of The Hobbit.

In the deep darkness of the Mirkwood Forest, our poor friend Mr. Bilbo Baggins finds himself-not for the last time- well and truly alone.  Meanwhile the sinister residents of the forest have captured his unwitting dwarf friends.  And as for the honourable Thorin Oakenshield...well, he seems to be nowhere to be found! Bilbo will at last find his sense of adventure and bravery as he strives to fend of the Mirkwood spiders and bring his friends to safety. Perhaps, the dwarves will discover yet another side of our interesting Hobbit friend. But nothing good can last too long in a place as dark as this, and they are reminded all too soon how worse for wear they are. If only they could find those merrymaking Woodland Elves again...

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