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Riddles in the Dark from "The Hobbit". Bilbo encounters Gollum, a creature living by an underground lake. They engage in a riddle contest, with Bilbo's life at stake.

after finding the ring, in the tunnels near the underground lake

Riddles in the Dark

Bilbo encounters Gollum, a creature living by an underground lake. They engage in a riddle contest, with Bilbo's life at stake. Bilbo wins by asking 'What have I got in my pocket?' after Gollum fails to guess. Gollum realizes Bilbo has his 'birthday present' (the ring) and attacks. Bilbo escapes by accidentally discovering the ring's power of invisibility. This event deepens Bilbo's character and gives him a crucial tool.