Kili got up and said farewell to Belegond. He then went to collect he shield from his room. As he entered he set down his ale as he thought he had already drank enough for tonight. He collected his shield and made his way up to the battlements where Bali was standing.
"My friend, he goes the preparartions for the battle so far?"
Bali turned to look out over the advancing army. "Wel Kili we need to get everyone assembled then we should be ok." Kili noticed a slight tremble in Bali's voice.
"And the numbers?" Kili paused, he knew he would not receive any good news. He waited for Bali to reply.
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"'Kili at your service!'said the one. 'And Fili!' added the other; and they both swept off their blue hoods and bowed. 'At yours and your family's' replied Bilbo, remembering his manners this time. 'Dwalin and Balin here already, I see' said Kili. 'Let us join the throng!'"
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