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Old 12-07-2000, 09:39 AM   #11
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<img src="http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/posticons/wight.jpg" align=absmiddle> Re: Bilbo cheated?

The cheat was not intended. And, Gollum protesting not answering would force Bilbo to ask a proper riddle. As it took place, with Gollum bargaining for 3 guesses, it was not a cheat but and agreement, when both sides were breaking the rules - Bilbo asking a riddle without almost any logical key, and Gollum obtaining the right to answer it 3 times.

...but what they are really like, and what lies beyond them, only those can say who have climbed them.</p>
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