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It was his shadow that almost got him caught. Bilbo had gotten wedged in the door, being a bit too fat to squeeze through the door. The sun coming through the door cast a very weak shadow that the goblins saw.

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No, he doesn't. He was seen for a few moments when the ring came off his finger, and in the confusion he was able to sneak out the door, losing his vest buttons in the process.

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