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[Bilbo starts off home, speaking only to Balin]
Bilbo Baggins : Could you tell the others I say goodbye?
Balin : Tell them yourself.
[Bilbo sees that the Company has come to see him off]
Bilbo Baggins : If you ever pass through Bag End, tea is at four. You are welcome ANY time. Don't bother knocking!
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Thorin Oakenshield : [staring at the space on the throne where the Arkenstone would be] It is here in these halls. I know it.
Dwalin : We have searched and searched.
Thorin Oakenshield : Not well enough.
Dwalin : Thorin, we *all* would see the Stone returned.
Thorin Oakenshield : [seething] And yet, it is still not *found*!
Balin : Do you doubt the loyalty of... anyone here?
[Thorin turns to look at Dwalin and Balin; Bilbo stands beside him]
Balin : The Arkenstone... is the birthright of our people.
Thorin Oakenshield : It is the King's... Jewel. Am I not the *king*?
[Dwalin and Balin stare sadly without answering; Bilbo watches as Thorin calms down]
Thorin Oakenshield : [threateningly] Know this: If *anyone* should find it and withhold it from me... I will be avenged.
[Thorin leaves; Bilbo stares off in thought]
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[seeing the destroyed Laketown]
Balin : Poor souls.
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Balin : Dragon-sickness. I've seen it before. That look. The terrible need. It is a fierce and jealous love, Bilbo. It sent his grandfather mad.
Bilbo Baggins : Balin, if Thorin - had the Arkenstone - or if it was found - would it help?
Balin : That stone crowns all. It is the summit of this great wealth - bestowing power - upon he who bears it. Would it stay his madness? No, laddie. I fear it would make him worse. Perhaps it is best - it remains lost.