A question about Bilbo and the Arkenstone

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Re: A question about Bilbo and the Arkenstone

Bilbo knew rightly that Thorin treasured the Arkenstone above all other treasures. The hobbit knew that the stubborn Dwarf would forsake is senseless (and hopeless) defense of the treasure in exchange for the stone. Bilbo was trying to stop a war that would have been short and ugly for the 13 Dwarves.

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