The Hobbit quotes!

[Laivine]

I couldn't find a thread with The Hobbit quotes on this first page, so I assume there has been awhile since there was one. I've just read The Hobbit for the first time, and I loved it, so I thought I'd start a topic. Anyway, the first quote is rather easy I should think! smilies/smile.gif

What a lot of things you use Good morning for!

[ November 09, 2002: Message edited by: Laivine ]

[gralin musicteeth]

Gandalf to Bilbo! (I love that book!!!)

[TolkienGurl]

The 2 other Hobbit quote threads were first posted in 2001; one of them's closed and the other hasn't been replyed to since April. So I think you're OK! smilies/biggrin.gif

[ November 09, 2002: Message edited by: TolkienGurl ]

[Laivine]

You're of course right Gralin smilies/smile.gif Your turn then!

April?! Haha, then it's probably OK yes smilies/biggrin.gif

[gralin musicteeth]

What do you mean by it?
Who said it, to whom were they talking to, and where were they?

[Balrog of Khazadum]

Gandalf to Bilbo


*if its wrong its probaly because i only read the hobbit twice*

[gralin musicteeth]

nope!

[Laivine]

Errrrrrr... Bilbo to Bifur?!?!

I know thats not right, hehe, but it was a hard quote. Hmmmm...

[gralin musicteeth]

nope! it was said before they got to Beorn's house.

[hobbitlass]

AAAHA! I finally found it.
It was said by the great goblin to Thorin in a huge cavern under the Misty Mountains.

[gralin musicteeth]

*bows to hobbitlass* Very good. Your turn

[hobbitlass]

We must not miss the road or we will be done for
Who/where

[Arwen1858]

Gandalf, at the beginning of the Misty Mountains, chapter 'A Short Rest'

[hobbitlass]

Very good again, Arwen. Your turn.

[Arwen1858]

Well, if you know of anywhere better, take us there!

Who said it, and to who?

[gralin musicteeth]

just a guess...Thorin?

[-Imrahil-]

Balin?

Must be one of the dwarves...

[Legolas]

Gandalf to Thorin who was whining about the giants.

[Arwen1858]

Your turn, Legolas. It was Gandalf to Thorin, but unfortunatly I lost my place in the book, so I don't remember what Thorin was whining about though.
Arwen

[Legolas]

The torches will soon be relit.

Who said it? Whose torches? Why did it matter?

[HerenIstarion]

Gandalf said it to Thorin & Co and Bilbo, it mattered siince goblins were to relight them ant therefore to catch escaped captives

[Legolas]

Good, H-I!

[HerenIstarion]

I can give you a day or two more

+ circumstances, plz

[hobbitlass]

Gandalf says this to Thorin and company after the eagles drop them off at the Carrock.

[HerenIstarion]

correct, hobbitlass, proceed :)

[hobbitlass]

"Tomorrow begins the last week of Autumn".

[Guinevere]

Thorin says this to the other dwarves as they sit "on the doorstep" of Smaugs lair and wait for Bilbo to decide something.

Now for a new quote....hmmmm...

"Get up lazybones," he said, "or there will be no breakfast left for you."

[Durelin]

Bofur said it to Bilbo (grumbling) when they woke up in Beorn's home.

[Durelin]

Well, here's another!

Let us return! We can do no good here! And I don't like these dark birds, they look like spies of evil.

[Beren87]

Balin said it as they approached the mountain.

[Beren87]

Am i correct Durelin?

[-Imrahil-]

Beren I think you're right.

[Beren87]

Well, I know I'm right and its been a week so...

I should swell up as big again as I am!

[Legolas]

Bilbo thinking to himself about some large bees.

[Beren87]

You are wonderfully correct Legalos.

[hobbitlass]

I don't remember that part. What chapter and/or page number was that in, please? smilies/confused.gif

[Legolas]

A page number would do you no good unless we have the same publishing. It's in Chapter 7: Queer Lodgings. Beorn was a bee-keeper - don't remember that?

Anyway, the next quote...

Besides they need no ropes in here.

[hobbitlass]

'Besides they need no ropes in here, said the Elvenking,' There is no escape from my magic doors for those who are once brought inside.'
BTW, thanks for the chapter on the last one. I DID forget about Beorn keeping bees. Man-Bear-honey-bees, DUH!! smilies/tongue.gif

[hobbitlass]

'Yes, yes!' _____ said. 'It isn't all that big,......'

[Legolas]

I really really hate it when someone other than the person giving the quote tells the answerer that they're correct unless it has been a week.

*cough* TolkienGurl *cough*

smilies/rolleyes.gif

[ December 26, 2002: Message edited by: Legalos ]

[hobbitlass]

I apologize for my part. When I saw the confirmation I didn't realize that it wasn't the original quoter (in this case you, Legolas).

[TolkienGurl]

I'm sorry. I thought it was 5 days... silly me. Wasn't paying attention as always.

[ December 27, 2002: Message edited by: TolkienGurl ]

[hobbitlass]

Back to the game...
'Yes, yes!' _____ said. 'It isn't all that big, and it does not go far back.'

[TolkienGurl]

Kili and Fili to Gandalf when he wanted to know if they had explored the cave thoroughly. "Over Hill and Under Hill"

[hobbitlass]

yep, your turn.

[TolkienGurl]

"Come and see!"

Who
To whom
See what?

[Russandol]

Beorn, to the dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf regarding his unusual trophies.

[TolkienGurl]

Correct Russandol! You're really good at this. smilies/biggrin.gif Your turn.

[Russandol]

Why thank-you TG smilies/biggrin.gif

"I'll soon put an end to that"

[Dondagnirion]

Was it Beorn talking about putting and end to the plans of the Wargs and the Goblins to raid a few villages of men?

Dondagnirion
"He who cannot cast a treasure away at need is in fetters." - Aragorn

[Entmoot]

It was the spider saying that he will put an end to Bilbos life.

[Russandol]

Quite right Entmoot!

[Entmoot]

Thankyou
That does not prove it

[eleanor_niphredil]

Balin about smoke coming out of the mountain.

[Beren87]

It's been quite a while, so I think I'll go. I always liked this thread.

Who calls it? Who knows it?

[Legolas]

Bilbo asking Gandalf about the Carrock. They're about to meet Beorn.

[Pippin Took]

(This is maybe a easy one but I like it a lot smilies/smile.gif)Who said this, and where and in what moment:
You will need competent people for such a mission...thing...?

[Legolas]

I answered the last quote right, and am waiting for confirmation.

You can't post a quote unless you've gotten the previous one correct first.

So what do you say, Beren?

[ March 11, 2003: Message edited by: Legolas ]

[Dondagnirion]

Beren? Is that right? Maybe you should just go, that is right I know...

Dondagnirion
"There is no spoon."

[Dondagnirion]

Beren? You forget about us? Hello?!!?!

Dondagnirion
"There is no spoon."

[Firondoiel]

Legolas is right. Could you confirm that Beren?

[Firondoiel]

Okay. I'm just going to post a quote to keep this thread going.

"A very ticklish business, it was."

Good luck!

[Liriodendron]

Gandalf, describing how he sat down and worked up the very best magic he could, in the goblin's great hall.

[Firondoiel]

Correct! Carry on.

[Liriodendron]

Great! Ok, who said it?

"'Ere,'oo are you?"

[Firondoiel]

That is William's purse when Bilbo pulled it out of his pocket.

[Liriodendron]

Yes, the talking troll purse said it. You're next. smilies/smile.gif

[Firondoiel]

Thank you.

"You have nice manners"

[Annunfuiniel]

Smaug to Bilbo? That's not the whole quote though but I don't know for certain how the rest goes.

[Dondagnirion]

The entire quote is
"You have nice manners, for a their and a liar." - Smaug to Bilbo.

But you were right.

Dondagnirion

[Firondoiel]

Sorry. I forgot about this thread! You're right Annunfuiniel, as Dondagnirion said.

[Annunfuiniel]

No hard feelings, Firondoiel. smilies/wink.gif
and dragons must sleep sometimes

[Firondoiel]

Welcome back Annunfuiniel! I believe that is Bilbo.

[ April 26, 2003: Message edited by: Firondoiel ]

[Annunfuiniel]

Thanks Firondoiel! smilies/smile.gif
And your answer is most correct. The stage is yours!

[Dondagnirion]

Would anyone mind if I posted a new one? it has been quite a long time.

Dondagnirion

[Firondoiel]

Eep! I forgot all about this thread! Thanks for bringing it back up Dondagnirion!

"...more fierce than fire"

[gilraën]

Thorin sang it?

[Firondoiel]

Not quite right. Thorin did sing it but who else?

[ June 02, 2003: Message edited by: Firondoiel ]

[gilraën]

I did that from memory, but on checking it was the dwarves, plural, who sang that in Bilbo's smial.

[Firondoiel]

Correct gilraen! Carry on! smilies/smile.gif

[gilraën]

Thanks smilies/smile.gif


The hour is at hand, spoken of old.

[Firondoiel]

The Master at Laketown?

[gilraën]

Yes indeed smilies/smile.gif

[Beren87]

It's past ten days.

it is well protected at night!

[Narduewen]

Maybe Thorin talking about the arkenstone.

[Lostgaeriel]

That is Beorn saying farewell to Gandalf, Bilbo, Thorin & Co. in Queer Lodgings. But Tolkien (or Bilbo) makes it into a slight 'flashback' - as you can see.....

'The goblins,' Beorn had said, 'will not dare to cross the Great River for a hundred miles north of the Carrock nor to come near my house - it is well protected at night! - but I should ride fast; for if they make their raid soon they will cross the river to the south and scour all the edge of the forest so as to cut you off, and Wargs run swifter than ponies. Still you are safer going north, even though you seem to be going back nearer to their strongholds; for that is what they will least expect, and they will have the longer ride to catch you. Be off now as quick as you may!'

[Beren87]

You weren't kidding when you said this post was some months ago!

And, you are correct. Your turn.

[Lostgaeriel]

I really do need to read this book a second time. :o

And your snores would waken a stone dragon

[Goldberry]

That's the Rivendell elves to Bilbo in The Last Stage.

[Lostgaeriel]

Yes, Goldberry, you are correct. Please proceed.

[Goldberry]

Thanks. Ok...new quote:

I'll soon put an end to that.

[Goldberry]

It's been a week, so need a hint, anybody?

[Legoli]

Random guess... Bilbo, to himself? Sounds like after the dwarves were talking about him, and he overheard... yeesh, I need to reread now!
But yeah, random guess. :rolleyes:

[Bombadil]

one of the mirkwood spiders said it

[Goldberry]

Yep, go ahead, Bombadil.

[Bombadil]

"Nothing can escape Smaug once he sees it."

[Firefoot]

Thorin to the other Dwarves and Bilbo when Smaug went after the ponies.

[Bombadil]

yep, nice.

[Firefoot]

"But what comes next?"

[Orcrist]

Bilbo to Thorin&Co. at Bag End?

[Firefoot]

No.

[Orcrist]

Bilbo to the Dwarves in Beorn's house? (Did Bilbo even say this?)

[Firefoot]

No, and Bilbo didn't say it.

[Orcrist]

Thorin to Gandalf?

[Firefoot]

Nope.

[Orcrist]

I __ _ ____ ______, and I ____ ______ than _ ____, if ___ ___ ____ I ____.
Sorry if this isn't allowed. This is how it's done in some other games and I think it's kind of fun.

[Orcrist]

Yo!! Guys, it's been two weeks. This isn't that hard. If you need clue, just ask. :D

[Bombadil]

clue please haha

[Orcrist]

I __ a ____ ______ and I ____ ______ than I ____ if ___ see ____ I ____.
Good enough for you? ;)

[Firefoot]

I am a good cook myself, and cook better than I cook, if you see what I mean.Bilbo to the trolls.

[Orcrist]

Yeah, you got it. ;)

[Firefoot]

You may eat that, if you will. :)

[Firefoot]

Anybody?

[Bombadil]

Bilbo to the dwarves in the beginning?

[Firefoot]

Nope.

[Orcrist]

Bilbo to the Dwarves in Mirkwood?

[Firefoot]

No

[Orcrist]

Bilbo to the Dwarves after he met them on the other side of the Misty Mountains?

[Firefoot]

No - it wasn't Bilbo who said it.

[Orcrist]

Did Gandalf say it?

[Firefoot]

No.

[Firefoot]

Anybody??

[NZ Ringbearer]

Beorn?

[Firefoot]

No. It was a Man who said it.

[wilwarin538]

was it Bard?

[Firefoot]

No

[PaleStar]

Who was it, then?

[Firefoot]

That's what you are supposed to figure out.

[wilwarin538]

the master of laketown?

[Firefoot]

No.

Hint: he wasn't given a particular name.

[Fingolfin II]

Bard's messenger to Thorin, regarding the hoard of Smaug.

[Firefoot]

There it is!

[PaleStar]

*smacks head*
I really should've known that...

[Fingolfin II]

Cheers. How about:

O very well

[PaleStar]

That could be anyone.

[Firefoot]

Bilbo to the Dwarves?

[Mirkgirl]

I knew that (starting) rereading the hobbit would bring some good... Thorin when Bilbo insists on knowing more about the whole thing

[luthien-elvenprincess]

Ok, an easy one to get this thread started again...

"You've et a village"

[Tuor of Gondolin]

William.

[luthien-elvenprincess]

yup

[Tuor of Gondolin]

Next quote:

What was that? I thought I saw a twinkle of light in the forest.

[Firefoot]

Balin to the other 13.

[Tuor of Gondolin]

That's it. Your turn.

[Firefoot]

"I have no wish to waste time"

[Tuor of Gondolin]

Said by one of Thranduil's elves putting barrels in the river
who wanted to get back to the party.

[Firefoot]

Yes.

[Tuor of Gondolin]

Next:

I'll soon put an end to that.

[Kath]

Is it Smaug when he's planning on attacking the town?

[Tuor of Gondolin]

Nope. At least that's not the individual I'm thinking of. Although it does sound like something that droll worm would say.

[Carnimírië]

One of the spiders who wants to eat Bombur.

[Tuor of Gondolin]

Yes! Your turn.

[Carnimírië]

"Don't, be precise, and don't worry!"

[Firefoot]

Gandalf to Bilbo?

[Carnimírië]

Nope.

[Calan]

Ah-ha! One of the Dwarves (Balin, I believe) to Bilbo, as he caught up to them at the Green Dragon in Bywater!

I would quote, but my memory is a bit fuzzy....

[Carnimírië]

Yes! Although it's actually Dwalin, but you guessed close enough.

[Calan]

And nearly I forget about it, as well (not that this thread moves terribly quickly anyway). Have a short one:

"...Alas that he is lost!"

Who are we speaking of, and are they really?

[Firefoot]

'Tis the people of Dale speaking of Bard, and no he is not really 'lost,' or dead.

[Firefoot]

I'll just continue, then."Let's get on with it!"

[Tuor of Gondolin]

Bilbo?

(before he gets the Precious by cheating?) :mad:

[Firefoot]

Well, Bilbo did say it but not at that point. Go ahead with the next quote anyway.

[Tuor of Gondolin]

Okay. How about:

"Do as I say!"

[HerenIstarion]

Galion the Butler to barrel-elves, urging them to roll all, icluding supposedly 'never empty' down the trap-door

[Tuor of Gondolin]

Yep. Your turn.

[HerenIstarion]

Next up, than:

What help we can offer shall be yours, and we trust to your gratitude when your kingdom is regained

[Firefoot]

The Master of Lake Town to Thorin.

[HerenIstarion]

correct :)

[Firefoot]

Late is better than never, I suppose... :rolleyes: "Some courage and some wisdom, blended in measure."

[HerenIstarion]

Thorin describing hobbits in general at his death bed?

[Firefoot]

Yessiree!

[HerenIstarion]

Thanks :)

Next one up:

I'll soon put an end to that!

[Kath]

One of the spiders who wants to eat Bombur - though we've had this before I think.

[HerenIstarion]

though we've had this before

My apologies. This thread is long, and the Hobbit only a short story (compared to some others of the same authorship, that is). You've got it right, by the way :)

[Kath]

Sorry all I didn't get a notice that this had been replied to. New quote:

I wish

That's a little vague so as a clue it is something that one character in particualr says frequently.

[Firefoot]

Bilbo says it quite frequently. One example is "I wish Thorin were living, but I am glad we parted in kindness."

[Kath]

Well not the one I was thinking of but OK, your turn.

[Firefoot]

"There are no safe paths in this part of the world.".

[Kath]

Gandalf to Bilbo and the dwarves as they are about to enter Mirkwood.

[Firefoot]

Yep.

[Kath]

Ok next one

"then if ever Smaug ought to be napping"

[Lostgaeriel]

This is Bilbo to Thorin in Inside Information outlining what they should do now that Bilbo has stolen the great two-handled cup from Smaug's hoard and and the dragon has chased them back into the tunnel:

'Well, if you really want my advice, I should say we can do nothing but stay where we are. By day we can no doubt creep out safely enough to take the air. Perhaps before long one or two could be chosen to go back to the store by the river and replenish our supplies. But in the meanwhile everyone ought to be well inside the tunnel by night.

'Now I will make you an offer. I have got my ring and will creep down this very noon - then, if ever, Smaug ought to be napping - and see what he is up to. Perhaps something will turn up. "Every worm has his weak spot," as my father used to say, though I am sure it was not from personal experience.'

[Kath]

Very exact :eek: and of course very correct! Go ahead.

[Lostgaeriel]

Choosing a quote is difficult - this thread is so long now - and I've only read the book once - a very long time ago.

‘But share and share alike!’

[Kath]

"Indeed I can!" said the wizard. "But share and share alike! You may find you have more needs than you expect."

Gandalf to Bilbo at the place where they turned aside for their nasty adventure with the trolls.

[Lostgaeriel]

Yes, Kath, that's correct - it's from the last chapter The Last Stage.

Your turn.

[Kath]

I don't do chapters - I get vague memories and skim through the book till I find the bit I had the memory of!

Anyway next one:

"We shall see, we shall see!"

[Carrûn]

Gandalf to the dwarves before entering Beorn's land.

[Kath]

Yep, go ahead.

[Carrûn]

"Quite a merry gathering! I hope there is something left for the late-comers to eat and drink! What's that? Tea! No thank you! A little red wine, I think, for me..."

[Kath]

Gandalf to Bilbo when he and the dwarves meet at Bag End in An Unexpected Party.

[Carrûn]

Yep, your turn.

[Kath]

Okay next one:

"Would this be any good?"

[Mango of Doom]

Is that Bilbo asking about the key to the Trolls cave?
I've lent my book to a friend recently and so cant check it :s

[Carrûn]

Is that Bilbo asking about the key to the Trolls cave?


I'm pretty sure that's right.

[Kath]

Yes Mango of Doom that's right.

Carrun I will get there eventually, you don't have to answer for me!

[Carrûn]

Yes Mango of Doom that's right.

Carrun I will get there eventually, you don't have to answer for me!

Take it easy, I wasn't sure myself.

[Mango of Doom]

"Lucky numbers don't always come off"
At least i think thats the quote... sorry, i should really get my book before answering quotes :(

[Kath]

Found it at last, took long enough!

"Lovely titles!" sneered the dragon, "But lucky number don't always come off."

And so of course it was Smaug to Bilbo.

[Mango of Doom]

Thats the one :D your turn

[Kath]

Ok, next one

"To arms! To arms!

[The Elf-warrior]

Bard when Smaug flys towards Lake Town.

[Kath]

That's the one - go ahead.

[The Elf-warrior]

"Just when a wizard would have been most useful, too,"

[Mango of Doom]

Roast Mutton -
"Just when a wizard would have been most useful too" groaned Dori and Nori (who shared the hobbit's views about regular meals, plently and often"

[The Elf-warrior]

That's correct!

[Mango of Doom]

"I do hope I put the lids on tight enough"

[Kath]

Don't have my book with me so I'm not sure of the exact place but it's when Bilbo is putting the dwarves in the barrels that are about to be floated down the river as an escape from the halls of the woodelves.

[Mango of Doom]

correct :)

[Kath]

Thanks

"It is a fair morning with little wind."

[Sleepy Ranger]

Bilbo's Eagle to Bilbo.

[Kath]

Welcome back - where did you go!?!

And also correct of course so go ahead.

[Sleepy Ranger]

PS2 caught up to me, I had too many games to finish, didnt let the pressure get to me. Took them apart one by one. (That is one part of each game at a time). Anyway I doubt anyone here actually cares about my video game exploits so lets just stick to quotes.

All Of Them At Once

[Mango of Doom]

Is that Bilbo to Gandalf about what he means by "good morning"?

[Sleepy Ranger]

More or less, your turn :)

[Mango of Doom]

Never laugh at live dragons...

[Kath]

"Never laugh at live dragons, Bilbo you fool!"

Bilbo talking to himself after shooting an unfortunate remark at Smaug.

[Mango of Doom]

correct!

[Kath]

Ok, next quote

"A very good tale!"

[Sleepy Ranger]

Beorn to Gandalf isnt it?

[Kath]

And yes it was, go ahead.

[Sleepy Ranger]

I mean I did take long now that I look at it, I've done 2 minutes once, back when it was quick fire at quotes, I would answer everything I could but that was like an year ago. :rolleyes:

to the edge
2 minutes, lets see someone top that.

[Kath]

"I seem to have got right to the other side of the Misty Mountains, right to the edge of the Land Beyond!"

Bilbo upon escaping the goblins - to himself.

[Sleepy Ranger]

Its your turn, kid. :)

[Kath]

Kid :rolleyes: whatever.

Quote time:
"while there is a chance!"

Not sure if the exclamation mark is actually there, I lost the page.

Sorry Sleepy I didn't get your record - but you can try to beat your own!

[Mango of Doom]

"You had better slap your arms and rub your legs and try and help me get the others out while there is still a chance!" Bilbo after having been washed up on shore, to Thorin and the others.

[Kath]

Yep! Go ahead.

[Mango of Doom]

"Hold his toes in the fire..."

[Kath]

"Not till he says what he means by lots and none at all," said Bert. "I don't want to have me throat cut in me sleep! Hold his toes in the fire till he talks!"

Bert to William about poor old Bilbo.

[Mango of Doom]

Correct! ;)

[Kath]

Hurrah!

"I was and am."

[Firefoot]

Gandalf to the Dwarves and Bilbo, perhaps? It sounds like the type of cryptic thing he might say...

[Kath]

Insert embarrassed face here as I admit that I have actually lost my quote! I believe it was Bilbo that said it but since I honestly can't find it Firefoot can go.

[Mango of Doom]

not to try to take his turn from him, but I believe its somewhere when Bilbo is talking to Smaug. Once again, I don't have my book and so can't check, though maybe it will help you remember, Kath.

[Kath]

Yes Mango of Doom thank you you were helpful and also correct! So I guess whoever wants to can post out of you and Firefoot depending on who gets there first!

[Firefoot]

not to try to take his turn from him I am a her. ;) (Don't worry, you're not the first one...)

But go ahead, Mango, you can have the next shot. Mine was but a guess, and a wrong one at that.

[Mango of Doom]

Oops, sorry :( I'll take the next quote then ;)

"Up the Bowman and down with moneybags!"

[Firefoot]

The people of the Lake Town. The bowman is Bard and moneybags is the previous Master.

[Mango of Doom]

Correct! your turn :)

[Firefoot]

Thanks.We must wait here

[Firefoot]

Well, I really don't remember where that quote came from so how about another (easier, I think):"Before long I expect we shall all wish our packs heavier, when the food begins to run short."

[Mango of Doom]

Thorin as the group entered Mirkwood.

[Firefoot]

Yep. Your go.

[Mango of Doom]

7 right, yes. 6 left, yes!

[Firefoot]

Gollum, to himself.

[Mango of Doom]

correct :)

[Firefoot]

Thanks. :) "But I expect they will all come to a bad end"

[Kath]

That's the king of the elves of Mirkwood to himself about the dwarves and Bilbo.

[Firefoot]

You bet.

[Kath]

Sorry this has taken quite so long! Computer problems and lack of memory combined are not a good mix!

Anyhow next quote:
his rivers golden run!

[Mango of Doom]

The people of Esgaroth just before Smaug attacks, speaking of Thorin.