Bilbo recognizes the old man as the wizard Gandalf, who has created spectacular fireworks displays on holidays in Hobbiton, but Bilbo still looks on Gandalf with a suspicious eye. ... However, he is just sitting down to a quiet breakfast when Gandalf enters and rushes him off to the Bywater Inn, where Thorin and the rest of the dwarves have been waiting to begin their journey. ...

• Word Count: 5600
• Approx Pages: 22
• Grade Level: High School