They were in Bree! They had ridden long and finally they had made it to their destination. The rode up to the inn. It was the Prancing Pony. Rowan remembered that his father once stayed at this inn. They were let in to the inn and had gotten large meals. Rowan realized how hungry he was and ate fast. He was tired but he couldn’t sleep so he headed out into the common room.
In the common room there were many people. Mostly men and elves, and some other strange being known as the halfling of Hobbit. Short versions of men with curly hair and a big appetite. Quite odd. Rowan had never herd of these creatures. There were also a few dwarves there and there. He walked right up to a small group of hobbits and asked to sit down. “Hello I’m Rowan”. “Hullo, I’m Penny, and this is Tigerlilly, Pat, Fred, and Olo.” A young looking lass said. “Were hobbits that live in this town but most of are family lives up in the Shire to the west”. “I come from Lake-Town way in the east by the borders of Mirkwood.” Rowan told them. “What brings you so far from home?” Pat asked eagerly. “I came with a small group. Were hunting a a a” Rowan stopped. “A what?” Tigerlilly asked. “A dragon. Rowan replied. “He has takin’ elves and dwarves from Mirkwood and Erebor.” “Ohh that’s terrible!” Penny exclaimed. “Yes it is. But how has your trip been so far?” Fred asked. “It was fine until we left Rivendell not long ago. “Rivendell?” Olo interrupted. “It is elvenhome. Beautiful and filled with fair elves. East of here west of the mountains” Rowan answered. “”What happened after you left Rivendell?” Pat asked. “We were attacked by a troll.” Rowan replied, his eyes filling with tears. “And one of are companions was killed” he said at last. “O my. I am so sorry!” Tigerlilly said. “So am I.” Rowan said.
Soon the hobbits got up to leave. They exchanged farewells and good wishes on the journey. They were nice Rowan thought as he headed to his room. As soon as he got in he collapsed on the bed exhausted. He fell asleep straight away. And for once it was a peaceful sleep.
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