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			It's late afternoon, near dinner time. The Hobbits have made it to the Green Dragon Inn. Ale and hot tea all around! And a nice warm fire. 
 
They have heard some unwelcome news about the road ahead . . .
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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				Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the  Dark Lord came from Outside.
			  
		
		
		
		
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