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             Before Bilbo new what was happening, even before dawn the next day the troop had already set out. Within a few miles of the Shire, Bilbo had his first adventure. Walking through the dark, Gandalf abruptly stopped and hushed everyone. Above the road a fire could be seen and cold, low voices could be heard singing of roasted mutton. Bilbo was sent to see what was up since he could sneak almost silently. Much to his amazement he saw three very large Trolls all surrounding the fire and singing. His job was done but Bilbo was lured by the tales of Troll's riches. He decided to go and try to steel some of the Trolls pocket jewels, but not to any success. Before long the Dwarves came to look for Bilbo due to his long absence and knowing he should have been back long ago. The Trolls captured all the company except for Gandalf, who very slyly kept the Trolls arguing amongst themselves until the sun came up. As soon as the rising sun caught glimpse of the Trolls they turned to solid stone and never menaced the world again.
             Gandalf untied the others and they all thanked him graciously for several days, but before they left they decided to look in the Troll's cave. Inside,
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