[Encaitare]

Reggie had not known what to do in the face of the ruffians -- what could they possibly want with a few young hobbits? They looked so tall and strong, and in their presence he was frozen. But with Bingo's cry for help returned his wits, and he scrambled in the direction of the call whilst trying to remain out of sight. He looked worriedly around, hoping he would see Falco or anyone else who might be able to help, but no one was to be found.

As he ran, he saw a figure appear over the top of a large rock -- one of the Big Folk. Bingo had just hit him, and the Man stumbled in surprise. Reggie mentally cheered for his big brother. An instant later, though, another Man was right on top of Bingo. Reggie quickly stooped to find a stone to throw, grabbing the first on he laid eyes on. It was not an ideal stone, but it would have to do, for the Man had pulled out his knife.

Popping up from behind the rock, he threw the stone as hard as he could at the Man who was threatening his brother. The irregularity of the rick meant that it would not knock anyone out, but the shape worked in their favor: a sharp point on it cut the Man's temple. He froze in mid-strike and cried out, slapping a hand to the small wound. Reggie ducked back down again, and though he was relieved that Bingo had escaped certain death for the present, now the Big Folk were heading towards him, following the direction of the stone's throw...