Hobbit Talk 4 -- Over Hill and Under Hill

It has been decided that our fine readership should proceed with an en masse review/discussion of The Hobbit. This series of Hobbit Talk threads will now refresh bi-weekly as a new chapter of the book is introduced.

For the sake of clarity, let's please use this thread solely for Hobbit Talk, and the Ongoing Discussion for our general chitchat.


And now, on with Chapter Four, Over Hill and Under Hill!

Previously:
Chapter One | Chapter Two | Chapter Three