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[Tuor in Gondolin]

I've heard Gandalf beats Hobbits. Or Eats. Probably both.

Actually, that's a misreported rumor. It's said in Mordor that Gandalf was
a "headhunter" for Smaug, sending him nice scrumptious hobbits under
the pretext of being treasure hunters until one of them, to Gandalf's astonishment, actually helped killed the worm!

note: Saruman objected to Gandalf's actions (on ethical grounds) and was known
to send messengers to try rescue hobbits from danger and bring them
safely to Orthanc.