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aragornreborn · 02-15-2003, 11:33 AM

I was of the opinion, too, that the Dwarves never intended to kill Smaug. But, I also like the theory that they hadn't really thought about it. Obviously Gandalf wanted them to kill the dragon, so he might have told Thorin that he must kill the dragon. If that is the case, then Thorin and co. really are stupid. Maybe Gandalf did not reveal his plans and just hoped that the dragon would be killed, but that doesn't sound like him. That would leave too much to chance. Maybe Gandalf had a plan but didn't have a chance to do anything about it. Hmmmm. Good question.

02-15-2003, 11:33 AM	#7
aragornreborn Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 182	I was of the opinion, too, that the Dwarves never intended to kill Smaug. But, I also like the theory that they hadn't really thought about it. Obviously Gandalf wanted them to kill the dragon, so he might have told Thorin that he must kill the dragon. If that is the case, then Thorin and co. really are stupid. Maybe Gandalf did not reveal his plans and just hoped that the dragon would be killed, but that doesn't sound like him. That would leave too much to chance. Maybe Gandalf had a plan but didn't have a chance to do anything about it. Hmmmm. Good question. __________________ At the name of Jesus every knee should bow and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. - Phil. 2:10-11