Why he would defend me is beyond my comprehension. Those orcs and wargs are dangerous! Not even my kin could’ve jumped in so quickly to fend off the danger. And I wouldn't blame them. Between the fire and falling trees, everyone was in deep peril. But this hobbit took out his sword (not that he has any experience wielding it) and saved me in the nick of time against Azog!

Besides, I did not think he would return to us after my harsh words of him not belonging.

Too soon I was to judge. Maybe I had underestimated the hobbit.

You! What were you doing? You nearly got yourself killed! Did I not say that you would be a burden, that you would not survive in the wild and that you have no place amongst us? I've never been so wrong in all my life. "

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