The Hobbit: Chapter 13 - Not at Home
Summary
TLDRIn the depths of the dragon's lair, the dwarves and Bilbo face darkness and silence, their situation growing dire. Desperate for escape, they venture down the tunnel where Bilbo, using his ring, discovers the Arkenstone, a gem of immense value. As they explore the treasure hoard, their excitement is tempered by the looming threat of the dragon's return. Eventually, they find their way to the front gate and the outside world, but the mystery of Smaug's absence looms large as they seek refuge and plan their next move.
Takeaways
- 🌑 The dwarves are trapped in darkness and silence, unable to eat, speak, or move much, fearing the dragon Smaug's return.
- 🕰️ Time becomes meaningless for the dwarves, and they struggle with the lack of air and the oppressive silence.
- 🚪 Thorin suggests trying to open the door, desperate for fresh air and willing to risk Smaug's wrath.
- 🗻 The upper end of the tunnel is blocked with broken rock, leaving the dwarves with a sense of hopelessness.
- 💡 Bilbo feels a strange lightening of heart and decides to venture down the tunnel once more, despite the risks.
- 👣 Bilbo leads the dwarves down the tunnel, emphasizing stealth and caution, hoping to avoid Smaug's detection.
- 🔥 The dwarves, with Bilbo, make their way through the darkness, eventually reaching the treasure hall where Smaug was believed to reside.
- 💎 Bilbo discovers the Arkenstone, a magnificent gem, and secretly pockets it, feeling its enchantment and knowing its significance.
- 🎶 The dwarves, upon finding the treasure, forget their fear and caution, becoming bold and even joyful in their exploration.
- 🛡️ The dwarves arm themselves with mail and weapons from the treasure, with Thorin appearing regal in his newfound attire.
- 🚶 The company leaves the treasure hall, following Thorin's guidance through the mountain's passages in search of an escape.
Q & A
What is the main concern of the dwarves while they are trapped in the darkness?
-The dwarves are concerned about the lack of air and the possibility of the dragon Smaug's return. They are also fearful of some cunning trickery by the dragon, which adds to their despair.
Why does Thorin suggest trying the door after being trapped for days?
-Thorin suggests trying the door because he feels the need to feel the wind on his face or die, as he would rather face Smaug in the open than suffocate in the blocked tunnel.
What does Bilbo feel when he decides to go down the tunnel for the third time?
-Bilbo feels a strange lightening of the heart, as if a heavy weight had been lifted from under his waistcoat, which gives him a sense of hope and courage to explore the tunnel again.
Why does Bilbo slip on his ring before reaching the bottom of the tunnel?
-Bilbo slips on his ring to become invisible, hoping to avoid detection by Smaug or any other potential dangers as he ventures into the unknown darkness.
What significant discovery does Bilbo make when he reaches the top of the treasure mound?
-Bilbo discovers the Arkenstone, the heart of the mountain, which is a large and heavy gem that shines with its own inner light and is cut and fashioned by the dwarves.
How does Bilbo feel after pocketing the Arkenstone?
-Bilbo feels that he has truly become a burglar with the possession of the Arkenstone, but he also has an uncomfortable feeling that taking the gem might lead to trouble.
What does the sudden draft of air and the sight of daylight signify for the dwarves?
-The draft of air and the sight of daylight signify that the dwarves have found a way out of the dragon's lair and are now outside, which brings them hope and a renewed sense of freedom.
Why do the dwarves decide to rest at the old lookout post?
-The dwarves decide to rest at the old lookout post because it offers them a hidden and sheltered place to observe their surroundings without being seen, which is crucial for their safety.
What does the gathering of birds in the south indicate to the dwarves?
-The gathering of birds in the south is a mysterious sign for the dwarves, and they are unsure of its meaning. It could potentially be a sign of Smaug's presence or activity, but they cannot be certain.
Why does Bilbo express concern about the dragon Smaug's whereabouts?
-Bilbo is concerned about Smaug's whereabouts because the dragon's presence could mean danger for the group. He fears that Smaug might be watching them from the mountain, which would put them all at risk.
What does Thorin mean when he says he will guide the group through the palace?
-Thorin means that he knows the layout of the palace very well and can lead the group through it, as he is familiar with the ways of his former home before it was taken over by Smaug.
Outlines
🐉 Trapped in Darkness
The dwarves are trapped in a dark, silent tunnel with no food or ability to measure time. Desperate for air, they attempt to open the door but find it blocked. Thorin suggests they try the door, but they discover escape is impossible. Bilbo, however, feels a sudden lift in spirits and decides to explore the tunnel again, despite previous encounters with the dragon. The dwarves, out of options, agree to follow him. They descend cautiously, and Bilbo, using his ring for stealth, reaches the hall below. There, he finds darkness and silence, with no sign of the dragon. He calls for light, and the dwarves, though nervous, provide it. With a torch, Bilbo explores the treasure-filled hall, finding the Arkenstone, a magnificent gem, and pockets it despite a sense of unease.
🔥 Light in the Depths
Bilbo ventures further into the treasure hall, climbing a mound and finding the Arkenstone, which he takes despite misgivings. He continues exploring, calling out for the dwarves to join him. They do, reluctantly, and are filled with awe and greed as they handle the treasures. Thorin, in particular, searches for the Arkenstone but keeps his quest secret. The dwarves arm themselves with weapons from the walls and Bilbo is gifted a coat of mail and a helm. Bilbo, however, remains wary, urging the dwarves to focus on escape rather than treasure. They decide to leave, and Thorin guides them through the mountain's passages, eventually reaching a ruined feast hall and a river that leads outside.
🌅 Escape into the Light
The dwarves and Bilbo escape the dragon's lair, reaching the front gate and the light of day. They marvel at the sunlight and the valley below, but the cold wind reminds them of the harsh reality. Bilbo realizes how hungry and tired he is, and they decide to find a safer place to rest and eat. They plan to reach the old lookout post, which involves a five-hour march. They ford the river and climb to an old road, eventually finding a dell where they have a modest breakfast. They continue on, reaching the hill path that leads to the lookout post, a place that was once used for guarding the mountain. They rest there, discussing their next move and wondering about the dragon's whereabouts.
👥 The Watch Post
The group reaches the old watch post, a place that was once used for guarding the mountain. They find it deserted and use it to rest and discuss their situation. Bilbo is exhausted and collapses on the ground. They talk about the dragon's possible location, but see no sign of him. They notice a gathering of birds but are unsure of its meaning. They decide to stay the night at the watch post, hoping to remain hidden from the dragon's view. They acknowledge the risk of being seen but decide it's a chance they must take. They settle in for the night, some sleeping while others discuss their plans.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Dwarves
💡Dragon
💡Bilbo Baggins
💡Darkness and Silence
💡Treasure
💡Despair and Hope
💡Echoes
💡Ring
💡Arkenstone
💡Escape
💡Dwarvish Hearts
Highlights
The dwarves are trapped in darkness and silence, unable to count time or move freely.
Thorin expresses a desperate desire for fresh air, preferring to face Smaug than suffocate.
Bilbo experiences a strange, uplifting sensation, suggesting a change in their circumstances.
Bilbo decides to venture down the tunnel for the third time, against the presence of Smaug.
The dwarves agree to follow Bilbo in desperation, with Thorin leading the way.
Bilbo and the dwarves descend into the darkness, encountering no sound or resistance.
Bilbo accidentally discovers the treasure hall in complete darkness.
Bilbo finds the Arkenstone, the heart of the mountain, and is captivated by its beauty.
Bilbo pockets the Arkenstone, feeling both triumphant and uneasy about the potential consequences.
The dwarves, upon seeing the treasure, become bold and forget their fear and caution.
The dwarves arm themselves with weapons from the treasure hall, regaining their courage.
Bilbo is given a coat of mail and a helm, feeling magnificent but also a bit absurd.
The group decides to leave the treasure hall, seeking an escape route and fearing Smaug's return.
Thorin leads the group through the palace's secret passages, evading Smaug.
The group emerges from the mountain, seeing the daylight and feeling the cold wind.
The group reaches the old lookout post, seeking shelter and planning their next move.
The dwarves discuss Smaug's whereabouts, noticing a gathering of birds but no sign of the dragon.
Transcripts
chapter 13
not at home
in the meanwhile the dwarves sat in
darkness and utter silence fell about
them
little they ate and little they spoke
they could not count the passing of time
and they scarcely dared to move for the
whisper of their voices echoed and
rustled in the tunnel
if they dozed they woke still to
darkness and to silence going on
unbroken
at last after days and days of waiting
as it seemed when they were becoming
choked and dazed for want of air they
could bear it no longer
they would almost have welcomed sounds
from below of the dragon's return
in the silence they feared some cunning
devilry of his but they could not sit
there forever
thorin spoke
let us try the door he said
i must feel the wind on my face soon or
die
i think i would rather be smashed by
smog in the open than suffocate in here
so several of the dwarves got up and
groped back to where the door had been
but they found that the upper end of the
tunnel had been shattered and blocked
with broken rock
neither key nor the magic it had once
obeyed would ever open that door again
we are trapped they groaned this is the
end we shall die here
but somehow just when the dwarves were
most despairing bilbo felt a strange
lightening of the heart as if a heavy
weight had gone from under his waistcoat
come come he said while there's life
there's hope as my father used to say
and third time pace for all
i am going down the tunnel once again
i have been that way twice when i knew
there was a dragon at the other end so i
will risk a third visit when i am no
longer sure
anyway the only way out is down and i
think this time you had better all come
with me
in desperation they agreed and thorin
was the first to go forward by bilbo's
side
now do be careful whispered the hobbit
and as quiet as you can be
there may be no smog at the bottom but
then again there may be
don't let us take any unnecessary risks
down down they went
the dwarves could not of course compare
with the hobbit in real stealth and they
made a deal of puffing and shuffling
which echoes magnified alarmingly but
though every now and again bilbo in fear
stopped and listened not a sound stirred
below
near the bottom as well as he could
judge bilbo slipped on his ring and went
ahead
but he did not need it the darkness was
complete and they were all invisible
ring or no ring
in fact so black was it that the hobbit
came to the opening unexpectedly
put his hand on air stumbled forward and
rolled headlong into the hall
there he lay face downwards on the floor
and did not dare to get up or hardly
even to breathe
but nothing moved
there was not a gleam of light unless as
it seemed to him when at last he slowly
raised his head there was a pale white
glint above him and far off in the gloom
but certainly it was not a spark of
dragon fire though the worm stench was
heavy in the place and the taste of
vapor was on his tongue
at length mr baggins could bear it no
longer
confound you smog you worm he squeaked
aloud stop playing hide and seek give me
a light and then eat me if you can catch
me
faint echoes ran round the unseen hall
but there was no answer
bilbo got up and found that he did not
know in what direction to turn
now i wonder what on earth smog is
playing at he said he's not at home
today or tonight or whatever it is i do
believe
if owen and glowen have not lost their
tinder boxes perhaps we can make a
little light and have a look round
before the luck turns
light he cried
can anybody make a light
the dwarves of course were very alarmed
when bilbo fell forward down the step
with a bump into the hall
and they sat huddled just where he had
left them at the end of the tunnel
shh
they hissed when they heard his voice
and though that helped the hobbit to
find out where they were it was some
time before he could get anything else
out of them
but in the end when bilbo actually began
to stamp on the floor and screamed out
light at the top of his shrill voice
thorin gave way and owen and glowen were
sent back to their bundles at the top of
the tunnel
after a while a twinkling gleam showed
them returning owen with a small pine
torch a light in his hand and glowing
with a bundle of others under his arm
quickly bilbo trotted to the door and
took the torch but he could not persuade
the dwarves to light the others or to
come and join him yet
as thorin carefully explained mr baggins
was still officially their expert
burglar and investigator
if he liked to risk a light that was his
affair
they would wait in the tunnel for his
report
so they sat near the door and watched
they saw the little dark shape of the
hobbit start across the floor holding
his tiny light aloft
every now and again while he was still
near enough they caught a glint and a
tinkle as he stumbled on some golden
thing
the light grew smaller as he wandered
away into the vast hall
then it began to rise dancing into the
air
bilbo was climbing the great mound of
treasure
soon he stood upon the top and still
went on
then they saw him halt and stoop for a
moment but they did not know the reason
it was the arkhan stone
the heart of the mountain
so bilbo guessed from thorin's
description but indeed there could not
be two such gems even in so marvelous a
horde even in all the world
ever as he climbed the same white gleam
had shone before him and drawn his feet
towards it
slowly it grew to a little globe of
pallid light
now as he came near it was tinged with a
flickering sparkle of many colors at the
surface reflected and splintered from
the wavering light of his torch
at last he looked down upon it
and he caught his breath
the great jewel shone before his feet of
its own inner light and yet
cut and fashioned by the dwarves who had
dug it from the heart of the mountain
long ago it took all light that fell
upon it and changed it into ten thousand
sparks of white radiance shot with
glints of the rainbow
suddenly bilbo's arm went towards it
drawn by its enchantment
his small hand would not close about it
for it was a large and heavy gem
but he lifted it
shut his eyes
and put it in his deepest pocket
now i am a burglar indeed thought he but
i suppose i must tell the dwarves about
it sometime
they did say i could pick and choose my
own share and i think i would choose
this if they took all the rest
all the same he had an uncomfortable
feeling that the picking and choosing
had not really been meant to include
this marvelous gem
and that trouble would yet come of it
now he went on again down the other side
of the great mound he climbed and the
spark of his torch vanished from the
site of the watching dwarves
but soon they saw it far away in the
distance again
bilbo was crossing the floor of the hall
he went on until he came to the great
doors at the further side and there a
draft of air refreshed him but it almost
puffed out his light
he peeped timidly through and caught a
glimpse of great passages and of the dim
beginnings of wide stairs going up into
the gloom
and still there was no sight nor sound
of smog
he was just going to turn and go back
when a black shape swooped at him and
brushed his face
he squeaked and started stumbled
backwards and fell
his torch dropped head downwards and
went out
only a bat i suppose and hope he said
miserably but now what am i to do
which is east south north or west
thorin barlin owen glowin
feely keely he cried as loud as he could
it seemed a thin little noise in the
wide blackness
the light's gone out someone come and
find me and help me
for the moment his courage had failed
altogether
faintly the dwarves heard his small
cries though the only word they could
catch was help
now what on earth or under it has
happened said thorin certainly not the
dragon or he would not go on squeaking
they waited a moment or two and still
there were no dragon noises no sound at
all in fact but bilbo's distant voice
come one of you get another light or two
thorin ordered it seems we have got to
go and help our burglar it is about our
turn to help said balin and i am quite
willing to go
anyway i expect it is safe for the
moment
glowing lit several more torches and
then they all crept out one by one and
went along the wall as hurriedly as they
could
it was not long before they met bilbo
himself coming back towards them his
wits had quickly returned as soon as he
saw the twinkle of their lights
only a and a drop torch nothing worse he
said in answer to their questions
though they were much relieved they were
inclined to be grumpy at being
frightened for nothing but what they
would have said if he had told them at
that moment about the arkenstone i don't
know
the mere fleeting glimpses of treasure
which they had caught as they went along
had rekindled all the fire of their
dwarvish hearts and when the heart of a
dwarf even the most respectable is
awakened by gold and by jewels he grows
suddenly bold and he may become fierce
the dwarves indeed no longer needed any
urging all were now eager to explore the
hall while they had the chance and
willing to believe that for the present
smog was away from home
each now gripped a lighted torch and as
they gazed first on one side and then on
another they forgot fear and even
caution
they spoke aloud and cried out to one
another as they lifted old treasures
from the mound or from the wall and held
them in the light caressing and
fingering them
philly and keeley were almost in merry
mood
and findings still hanging there many
golden harps strung with silver
they took them and struck them
and being magical and also untouched by
the dragon who had small interest in
music they were still in tune
the dark hall was filled with a melody
that had long been silent
but most of the dwarves were more
practical
they gathered gems and stuffed their
pockets and let what they could not
carry fall back through their fingers
with a sigh
thorin was not least among these but
always he searched from side to side for
something which he could not find
it was the arkanstone but he spoke of it
yet to no one
now the dwarves took down mail and
weapons from the walls and armed
themselves
royal indeed did thorin look clad in a
coat of gold-plated rings with a
silver-hafted axe in a belt crusted with
scarlet stones
mr baggins he cried
here is the first payment of your reward
cast off your old coat and put on this
with that he put on bilbo a small coat
of mail wrought for some young elf
prince long ago
it was of silver steel which the elves
call mithril and with it went a belt of
pearls and crystals
a light helm of figured leather
strengthened beneath with hoops of steel
and studded about the brim with white
gems was set upon the hobbit's head
i feel magnificent he thought but i
expect i look rather absurd
how they would laugh on the hill at home
still i wish there was a looking glass
handy
all the same mr baggins kept his head
more clear of the bewitchment of the
horde than the dwarves did
long before the dwarves were tired of
examining the treasures he became weary
of it and sat down on the floor
and he began to wonder nervously what
the end of it all would be
i would give a good many of these
precious goblets he thought for a drink
of something cheering out of one of
bayern's wooden bowls
thorin he cried aloud what next we are
armed but what good has any armor ever
been before against smog the dreadful
this treasure is not yet won back we are
not looking for gold yet but for a way
of escape and we have tempted luck too
long
you speak the truth answered thorin
recovering his wits let us go i will
guide you not in a thousand years should
i forget the ways of this palace
then he hailed the others and they
gathered together and holding their
torches above their heads they passed
through the gaping doors not without
many a backward glance of longing
their glittering mail they had covered
again with their old cloaks and their
bright helms with their tattered hoods
and one by one they walked behind thorin
a line of little lights in the darkness
that halted often listening in fear once
more for any rumor of the dragons coming
though all the old adornments were long
muldered or destroyed and though all was
befouled and blasted with the comings
and goings of the monster thorin knew
every passage and every turn
they climbed long stairs and turned and
went down wide echoing ways and turned
again and climbed yet more stairs and
yet more stairs again
these were smooth cut out of the living
rock broad and fair and up up the
dwarves went
and they met no sign of any living thing
only furtive shadows that fled from the
approach of their torches fluttering in
the drafts
the steps were not made all the same for
hobbit legs and bilbo was just feeling
that he could go on no longer when
suddenly the roof sprang high and far
beyond the reach of their torchlight
a white glimmer could be seen coming
through some opening far above and the
air smelt sweeter
before them light came dimly through
great doors that hung twisted on their
hinges and half burnt
this is the great chamber of thraw said
thorin the hall of feasting and of
counsel not far off now is the front
gate
they passed through the ruined chamber
tables were rotting there
chairs and benches were lying there
overturned charred and decaying
skulls and bones were upon the floor
among flagons and bowls and broken
drinking horns and dust
as they came through yet more doors at
the further end a sound of water fell
upon their ears and the grey light grew
suddenly more full
there is the birth of the running river
said thorin from here it hastens to the
gate let us follow it
out of a dark opening in a wall of rock
there issued a boiling water and it
flowed swirling in a narrow channel
carved and made straight and deep by the
cunning of ancient hands
beside it ran a stone paved road wide
enough for many men abreast
swiftly along this they ran and round a
wide sweeping turn
and behold
before them stood the broad light of day
in front there rose a tall arch still
showing the fragments of old carvin work
within worn and splintered and blackened
though it was
a misty sun sent its pale light between
the arms of the mountain and beams of
gold fell on the pavement at the
threshold
a whirl of bats frightened from slumber
by their smoking torches flurried over
them
as they sprang forward their feet
slithered on stones rubbed smooth and
slimed by the passing of the dragon
now before them the water fell noisily
outward and foamed downwards toward the
valley
they flung their pale torches to the
ground and stood gazing out with dazzled
eyes
they were come to the front gate and
were looking out upon dale
well said bilbo i never expected to be
looking out of this door and i never
expected to be so pleased to see the sun
again and to feel the wind on my face
but ow this wind is cold it was a bitter
easterly breeze blew with a threat of
oncoming winter
it swirled over and round the arms of
the mountain into the valley and sighed
among the rocks
after their long time in the stewing
depths of the dragon haunted caverns
they shivered in the sun
suddenly bilbo realized that he was not
only tired but also very hungry indeed
it seems to be late morning he said and
so i suppose it is more or less
breakfast time
if there is any breakfast to have but i
don't feel that smog's front doorstep is
the safest place for a meal
do let's go somewhere where we can sit
quiet for a bit
quite right said barlin and i think i
know which way we should go we ought to
make for the old lookout post at the
southwest corner of the mountain
how far is that asked the hobbit five
hours march i should think it will be
rough going the road from the gate along
the left edge of the stream seems all
broken up but look down there the river
loops suddenly east across dale in front
of the ruined town
at that point there was once a bridge
leading to steep stairs that climbed up
the right bank and so to a road running
towards ravenhill there is or was a path
that left the road and climbed up to the
post a hard climb too even if the old
steps are still there
dear me grumbled the hobbit more walking
and more climbing without breakfast i
wonder how many breakfasts and other
meals we have missed inside that nasty
clockless timeless hole
as a matter of fact two nights and the
day between had gone by and not all
together without food since the dragon
smashed the magic door
but bilbo had quite lost count and it
might have been one night or a week of
nights for all he could tell
come come said thorin laughing his
spirits had begun to rise again and he
rattled the precious stones in his
pockets
don't call my palace a nasty hole you
wait till it has been cleaned and
redecorated
that won't be till smog's dead said
bilbo glumly
in the meanwhile where is he i would
give a good breakfast to know
i hope he's not up on the mountain
looking down at us
that idea disturbed the dwarves mightily
and they quickly decided that bilbo and
balin were right
we must move away from here said dory i
feel as if his eyes were on the back of
my head
it's a cold lonesome place said bomber
there may be drink but i see no sign of
food a dragon would always be hungry in
such parts
come on come on cried the others let us
follow balin's path
under the rocky wall to the right there
was no path so on they trudged among the
stones on the left side of the river and
the emptiness and desolation soon
sobered even thorin again
the bridge that balin had spoken of they
found long fallen
and most of its stones were now only
boulders in the shallow noisy stream
but they forded the water without much
difficulty and found the ancient steps
and climbed the high bank
after going a short way
they struck the old road and before long
came to a deep dell sheltered among the
rocks
there they rested for a while and had
such a breakfast as they could
chiefly cram and water
if you want to know what cram is i can
only say that i don't know the recipe
but it is biscuit-ish keeps good
indefinitely is supposed to be
sustaining and is certainly not
entertaining except as a chewing
exercise
it was made by the lake men for long
journeys
after that they went on again and now
the roads struck westwards and left the
river and the great shoulder of the
south pointing mountain spur drew ever
nearer at length they reached the hill
path
it scrambled steeply up and they plodded
slowly one behind the other
till at last in the late afternoon they
came to the top of the ridge and saw the
wintry sun going downwards to the west
here they found a flat place without a
wall on three sides but backed to the
north by a rocky face in which there was
an opening like a door
from that door there was a wide view
east and south and west
here said balin in the old days we used
always to keep watchmen and that door
behind leads into a rock hewn chamber
that was made here as a guard room
there were several places like it round
the mountain but there seemed small need
for watching in the days of our
prosperity and the guards were made over
comfortable perhaps otherwise we might
have had longer warning of the coming of
the dragon and things might have been
different
still here we can now lie hidden
sheltered for a while and can see much
without being seen
not much use if we've been seen coming
here said dory who was always looking up
towards the mountain's peak as if he
expected to see smog perched there like
a bird on a steeple
we must take our chance of that said
thorin we can go no further today
here here cried bilbo and flung himself
on the ground
in the rock chamber there would have
been room for a hundred and there was a
small chamber further in more removed
from the cold outside
it was quite deserted not even wild
animals seemed to have used it in all
the days of smog's dominion
there they laid their burdens and some
threw themselves down at once and slept
but the others sat near the outer door
and discussed their plans
in all their talk they came perpetually
back to one thing
where was smog
they looked west and there was nothing
and east and there was nothing
and in the south there was no sign of
the dragon
but there was a gathering of very many
birds
at that they gazed and wondered
but they were no nearer understanding it
when the first cold stars came out
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