Professional Treasure-seekers?

[Sardy]

Originally Posted by Raynor

Hm, that would have to mean that their information about these seekers was very distorted, seeing the difference in height (the hobbits were half the size of the original numenoreans, and even if the dunedain dimminnished in that respect, they still were taller than normal) and in life style (hobbits being a sedentary race at that time).

Well, during their conversation, Thorin wasn't immediately aware that it was a Hobbit that Gandalf was referring to...