Bilbo is sitting on a bench near his front door, drinking his favourite tea. He is not suspecting anything that is about to happen and is having an ordinary day. A tall old man comes up to Bilbo, he is wearing a pointed blue hat and a long grey robe.
BILBO: (happily) Good morning!
GANDALF: (confused and cheeky) What do you mean? ... Do you feel good on this particular morning; or say that this is a good morning whether I want it or not; or that this is a morning to be good; or do you simply wish me a good morning? …show more content…
(cheerfully) And a very fine morning for a cup of tea outdoors. You can join me if you wish. There is no hurry, we have the whole day in front of us! I’ll go make you a cup of my favourite herbal tea.
GANDALF: No, thank you! I have no time for tea this morning. (serious) I’m looking for someone to share an adventure with. It’s very hard to find someone around here!
BILBO: I would think so … in these parts! (chuckle) We are a quiet folk and want nothing to do with adventures of any kind. (discussed) Nasty, disturbing, uncomfortable things! They make you late for dinner! I can’t think what anyone sees in them, nor can I see anyone who will be interested.
Gandalf leans on his stick and staring at the hobbit without saying anything. This makes Bilbo