Identify Roäc
Chief of the Ravens, aged bird, son of Carc; informed Bilbo and the dwarves of Smaug's death
What did Thorin ask Roäc to do?
bring news, send messangers to the dwarves' families, tell Thorin's people to be ready, & go to Thorin's closest cousin, Dain, to warn him
What did Bard ask of Thorin, and what was Thorin's response?
Bard asked that Thorin would be generous and share the treasure; Thorin refused
What did the messenger from Esgaroth declare?
the messanger demands that a portion (one-twelfth) of the treasure is given to Bard, who will give some for the comfort of the men of the Lake
What news did Roäc bring the besieged dwarves?
Winter was coming & Dain and more than 500 dwarves were within two days' march of Dale.
Why did Bilbo offer to take Bombur's watch?
he wanted to sneak out undetected
What did Bilbo give Bard? Why?
Arkenstone - for bargaining w/ Thorin
Who praised Bilbo for his meeting with Bard?
Gandalf