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Because Thorin is the grandson of the King of below the Mountain (Thror). They are happy to see him and the other dwarves.
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∙ 13y agoThe men of Lake-town take the party to the shores of the river near the Lonely Mountain. They would not stay because it was too close to the Mountain and the Dragon. So even though it was late in the day, they left immediately to get as far away as they could.
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∙ 7y agoBecause they are too afraid of a dragon that they've never seen.
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∙ 8y agoThey did not like the area they were in. It was in the shadows of the Lonely Mountain and the dragon that lived there.
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What did the title barrel-rider indicate to smaog?
He knew that the elves floated barrels down the river to Laketown. This led him to believe that they had helped the dwarves.
Is 'The Hobbit' linear?
The Hobbit is fairly linear. There are a few places where the time line backs up, particularly when the dwarves and Bilbo are exploring Smaug's den and Smaug is attacking Laketown.
Who was Bilbo's first visitor in 'The Hobbit'?
Gandalf is technically the first visitor. But the first Dwarf to knock on his door before 'the Unexpected Party' was Dwalin.
Who saved the group from the trees The hobbit?
They managed to take refuge behind some trees during the rock slide.
What strange creatures inhabited Laketown in The Hobbit?
Laketown is inhabited by men, though they must seem like strange creatures to a Dwarf.
What did the title barrel-rider indicate to smaog?
He knew that the elves floated barrels down the river to Laketown. This led him to believe that they had helped the dwarves.
Is 'The Hobbit' linear?
The Hobbit is fairly linear. There are a few places where the time line backs up, particularly when the dwarves and Bilbo are exploring Smaug's den and Smaug is attacking Laketown.
Why were the raft men astonished on The Hobbit?
The elves in "The Hobbit" did not know how the dwarves could have travelled there. They thought the barrels were all empty.
What is Smaug?
Smaug is the dragon that has laid waste to the Lonely Mountain and terrorized Laketown for many years. He stole the dwarves' treasure that lived in the Lonely Mountain.
In the book The Hobbit who encamped before the Lonely Mountain?
That would be the men of Laketown and the Army of the Elven King. They have taken over the area to prevent the dwarves from getting out to get food. It also prevents Dain's men from joining the group under the mountain.
How did Bilbo rescue Thorin and Co from the wood elf king?
He stole the guards keys, let all the dwarves out of their individual cells. Then he put them in barrels and let the elves throw them out of the "water gate" thinking the barrels were just empty and needed to be shipped to laketown.
Who was Bilbo's first visitor in 'The Hobbit'?
Gandalf is technically the first visitor. But the first Dwarf to knock on his door before 'the Unexpected Party' was Dwalin.
Who saved the group from the trees The hobbit?
They managed to take refuge behind some trees during the rock slide.
Who learns of Smaug's death and might be interested in the treasure in the hobbit?
With Smaug dead, the treasure is up for grabs. Dain Ironfoot and the Dwarves, Thranduil and the Elves, and the Men of Laketown all learn this and fight each other for it. Eventually a Goblin army arrives out of the Misty Mountains to battle. The Dwarves, Elves, and Men join forces to fight the Goblins.
What strange creatures inhabited Laketown in The Hobbit?
Laketown is inhabited by men, though they must seem like strange creatures to a Dwarf.
What are the ratings and certificates for Lizzie McGuire - 2001 Gordo and the Dwarves 1-27?
Lizzie McGuire - 2001 Gordo and the Dwarves 1-27 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G
What is an idea for a newspaper title that relates to the hobbit any ideas?
Lots of possible headlines available! Laketown Lancer - Dragon Destroys Town! Men, Elves and Dwarves crush Goblin Army! Prisoners escape from Elven King's Dungeon! The King Under the Mountain Has Returned!
