"Cheat the Goblins of Their Sport!"
Who said the following and on what occasion:
1. "Now I know what a piece of bacon feels like when it is suddenly picked out of the pan on a fork and put back on the shelf!"
Answer
Bilbo Baggins, upon being safely deposited in the Eagle's eyrie after rescue from the Wargs and Goblins.
2. "What’s a burrahobbit got to do with my pocket, anyways?"
AnswerWilliam the Troll, after discovering Bilbo trying to pick his pocket.
3. "No! We are glad to cheat the goblins of their sport, and glad to repay our thanks to you, but we will not risk ourselves for dwarves in the southward plains."
AnswerThe Lord of the Eagles, on being asked by Gandalf to carry Thorin and Company to a settlement of Men.
4. "Well, it is the first time that even a mouse has crept along carefully and quietly under my very nose and not been spotted."
AnswerBalm the Dwarf, when Bilbo appeared out of nowhere after escaping from the Goblins.
5. "It was a sharp struggle, but worth it. What nasty thick skins they have to be sure, but I’ll wager there is good juice inside."
AnswerOne of the great spiders of Mirkwood, on the capturing of the Dwarves of Thorin's Company.
6. "Black Arrow! I have saved you to the last. You have never failed me and always I have recovered you. I had you from my father and he from of old. If ever you come from the forges of the true king under the Mountain, go now and speed well!"
AnswerBard, just before killing the dragon Smaug.
7. "Up to no good, I’ll warrant! Spying on the private business of my people, I guess! Thieves, I shouldn’t be surprised to learn! Murderers and friends of Elves, not unlikely!"
AnswerThe Great Goblin to Thorin Oakenshield, after finding the company on their front porch.
8. "By the beard of Durin! I wish I had Gandalf here! Curse him for his choice of you! May his beard wither! As for you I will throw you to the rocks!"
AnswerThorin Oakenshield to Bilbo Baggins upon learning that Bilbo had given the Arkenstone to Bard.
9. "Lazy Lob and Crazy Cob
are weaving webs to wind me.
I am far more sweet than other meat,
but still they cannot find me!"
AnswerBilbo, to the spiders of Mirkwood, trying to distract their attention from the Dwarves.
10. "We are worn and famished after our long road and we have sick comrades. Now make haste and let us have no more words or your master may have something to say to you.
AnswerFíli, to the captain of the guards of Lake-town.