The Hobbit, week 2

Starting from last week the characters are all in Bilbo's house eating. When they have finished eating they help by cleaning and putting the dishes away. As they are doing this Bilbo is yelling at them not to beak anything and they make a song about it, which Tolkien has included in the story. I know a lot of readers don't like when an author puts too much detail into a story, but as for me I love it! It just adds another step into making the story more real. Anyway when the cleaning and putting a way of the dishes is done they all gather into the living room and have another song, which tells a story about the dwarf’s old home in the mountains. When they finish the song they ask Bilbo if he will accompany them on their quest. Hobbits are known for not going on adventures, but some of Bilbo's ancestors have been known to go questing even though it is frowned upon by the Hobbit community. However he seems to take after the other half of his family, who are known for their quiet nature. But with some persuading they are able to get him to go on their quest, as a burglar. The next day they head out on their journey. After a few days they are camping out when they spot a fire in the distance. As they approach they find a group of trolls and unfortunately they are captured, but are able to get out of it with a little help from Gandalf. That is where I am in the book as of right now. I am still finding it interesting, but am hoping that the story line will pick up soon.