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Bilbo’s Shire, A to Z

Aldagrim Took

            Aldagrim Took sat down beside his cousin Bilbo, both of them watching as Aldagrim’s son herded the farm’s sheep into the paddock.  Bilbo waved his pipe.  “Your Paladin is a fine lad.”

            Aldagrim nodded.  “That he is.  A most practical and industrious young Hobbit.  He does well by the farm.  And after all the lasses, he’s proved an excellent son and administrator.”

            Bilbo took a puff, then commented, “He doesn’t believe my adventures.”

            “No, he doesn’t.  His practicality is a bit too much like that of Ferumbras.”

            Bilbo grunted, “Then he’ll do well enough as the Thain’s Heir, I suppose.”