Okay, this is an idea. Maybe it could be during Bilbo's time, and Elrond has heard of the passing of Bilbo's company. (Gandalf told him) Gandalf also mentions that he suspects that something is going on with Gollum that Bilbo did not mention. (I.E. Ring) Elrond sends some people to look into it, but they run into goblins, Gollum, etc. How about it?
~Hirilaelin
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