Did you know that this moment is actually Bilbo being a badass?

This is before he ever gets the Ring.  But here he is, sneaking through an encampment of warriors without rousing a single one—including Balin, who is legendary for never missing so much as a mouse pattering past him.

Gandalf was right.  He has the makings of a very fine burglar!

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