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Old 01-09-2008, 09:10 AM   #30
Thinlómien
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Originally Posted by zxcvbn View Post
Well, it appears that the Dwarves of Thorin's company had relatively poor eyesight, even the youngsters Fili and Kili. Bilbo could see better than any of them. So I imagine they weren't that skilled with archery(compared with other races).
Funny. I always read it the way that Bilbo had good eyesight, not that the Dwarves had bad eyesight.
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As for Dwarves from the Blue Mountains, I believe they purchased food from the Elves of Lindon or from the Shire(Thorin only regarded Hobbits as 'food growers').
Agreed, but it would make sense that they would "produce" even a small amount if it themselves by hunting, as they were certainly capable of it.
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