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Gandalf's Unexpected Visit from "The Hobbit". Bilbo Baggins, a comfortable hobbit living in Bag-End, encounters the wizard Gandalf, who proposes an adventure.

early in the story, a spring morning

Gandalf's Unexpected Visit

Bilbo Baggins, a comfortable hobbit living in Bag-End, encounters the wizard Gandalf, who proposes an adventure. Bilbo declines, but Gandalf leaves a mysterious mark on his door. This encounter sets the stage for the entire quest, introducing the reluctant hero and the catalyst for his journey.