“You aren't nearly through this adventure yet.”

“We don't want any adventures here! You might try over the Hill or Across the Water.”

“I am looking for someone to share in an adventure that I am arranging, and it's very difficult to find anyone.' I should think so — in these parts! We are plain quiet folk and have no use for adventures. Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things! Make you late for dinner!”

“Sorry! I don't want any adventures, thank you. Not Today. Good morning! But please come to tea -any time you like! Why not tomorrow? Good bye!”

“It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.”

“his old life lay behind in the mists, dark adventure lay in front.”

“I am sorry: sorry you have come in for this burden: sorry about everything. Don't adventures ever have an end? I suppose not. Someone else always has to carry on the story.”