The Ring & Bilbo

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Originally Posted by Inziladun

This despite the fact that he had worn it in the Shire while hiding from one of them.

Frodo didn't put on the Ring on this occasion. He was tempted to, and found himself thinking that Gandalf's advice seemed absurd - "After all, I am still in the Shire," he thinks. I think he gets as far as taking the Ring out and thinking of putting it on, but then Gildor & Co. arrive and the Rider disappears, as do thoughts of donning the Ring.