Answer: The author provides an interpretation of the event.
Explanation: There is no proof that he or she was actually present for the event.
Which phrase is in bold?? when you tell me i’ll answer in comments
I'm fairly sure the answer is hasty generalization
Answer:
In chapter 7, an eagle drops off Bilbo and Gandalf reestablishes his friendship with the Lord of the Eagles and the birds depart.
For who joins them im not <u>entirely</u> sure but in chapter 17 one of the messengers throws off his cloak and reveals himself as Gandalf. It could be that or the Lord of the Eagles.
sorry for the foggy answer, best of luck mate