Gandalf the Grey The road goes ever on and on / Down from the door where it began / Now far ahead the road has gone / And I must follow if I can... Gandalf the Grey A wizard is never late, Frodo Baggins. Nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to. Gandalf the Grey Bilbo Baggins! Do not take me for some conjurer of cheap tricks! I am not trying to rob you! I'm trying to help you. All your long years we've been friends. Trust me as you once did. Let it go.