... had found), and Gollum cannot guess it. Gollum, however, does not intend to let his meal get away so easily. He goes back to his island in the middle of the lake to get his "precious," a golden ring that turns the wearer invisible--the very ring that Bilbo had found earlier ... helps him escape undetected. The other dwarves are brought before the king and questioned; like Thorin, they refuse to tell of their plan to reclaim the treasure from Smaug for fear that the elves will demand a share, and the dwarves are thrown into the dungeon. Meanwhile, Bilbo, having followed the captured dwarv...

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