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In Esgaroth, commonly known as Lake TownBard the Bowman lived in Lake Town
Bard leads the defenders and slays the dragon.
Most of the population of Lake Town think the dwarves are going to kill the dragon Smaug, and so treat them with kindness, hoping to get a share of the treasure. In fact all the dwarves do is annoy Smaug, who flies down the mountain and destroys Lake Town. Smaug is eventually killed by Bard.
Bard was the most king-like man. He was honest and brave. He battled the dragon, and he saved Lake-town.
The river running to the lake was running with fire and smoke.
Bard used his riches to help rebuild and improve his hometown of Lake-town after it was destroyed by Smaug. He also contributed to aiding the survivors of the Battle of the Five Armies and rebuilding Dale.
In Esgaroth, commonly known as Lake TownBard the Bowman lived in Lake Town
Bard leads the defenders and slays the dragon.
Bard told Thorin that Thorin must give Bard a portion of the treasure to rebuild Esgaroth, or he would be considered the foe of the lake-town.
Most of the population of Lake Town think the dwarves are going to kill the dragon Smaug, and so treat them with kindness, hoping to get a share of the treasure. In fact all the dwarves do is annoy Smaug, who flies down the mountain and destroys Lake Town. Smaug is eventually killed by Bard.
Bard demands a share of the treasure to help the people of Lake-town. The dwarves offer Bard a portion of the treasure, and the elves offer to help the dwarves in their quest. Ultimately, they all come to an agreement to share the treasure before a battle breaks out.
The master argued that the king of Lake Town had always been chosen by age and wisdom therefore the Bard should not be elected. "In Lake-town we have always elected masters from among the old and wise, and have not endured the rule of mere fighting men." (252)
Because this thrush is old and it can understand the common tongue, and the men of Lake-town and Dale can understand the language of the thrushes.
Lake Town was the name of the village that existed at the time of the Hobbit. It was destroyed by Smaug when he was awakened by Bilbo. The down that lay at the foot of the mountain that was destroyed previously was called Dale.
Bard was the most king-like man. He was honest and brave. He battled the dragon, and he saved Lake-town.
Bard means poet. Avon is a river that flows through the town of Stratford in Warwickshire, where Shakespeare was born.
The Avon river runs through his home town of Stratford. "Bard" is another word for poet.