Is it just me or has Bilbo already earned his share of the treasure on top having to get them inside the mountain and slaying the dragon? On p. 212 it says, ' now is the time for him to earn his reward.' but Bilbo has been a very good burgular so far and i think they expect a little much from him.
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If you are going to walk on thin ice....you might as well dance ~~