Two reasons: they wanted to do some sightseeing and Balin owed Gandalf some money (how those dwarves love to gamble). 
 
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According to an ancient piece of lore, what heirlooms were rescued from the fall of Númenor?
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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				Man kenuva métim' andúne?
			 
		
		
		
		
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