Answer:
Naturalism reveals things as they are, rather than as one would prefer to see them.
Explanation:
"A blackguard whose faulty vision sees things as they are, not as they ought to be."
Explanation of quote: The Scythians had a ritual of plucking out a cynic's eyes to enhance his eyesight.
Assuming that Smaug would not recognize the scent of a hobbit, Gandalf also recruits Bilbo Baggins to join the quest, which is the subject of The Hobbit. Upon reaching Erebor, the Dwarves sent Bilbo into Smaug's lair, and he was initially successful in stealing a beautiful golden cup as Smaug slept fitfully.