Aelfwine stood at the door of the Inn and slowly pushed it open. He had never visited the Green Dragon before. The man knew no one here and was very hungry. But alas he had no money for food.
He walked up to the bar and wondered what to do. Over to the side, he heard two people talking. He tried to strain his ear to hear their conversation. It seemed that if he volunteered to work and help set up a party for a number of hobbits whose names were known to him, he would be rewarded with food. That idea appealed to him greatly.
He walked over to Laurie and drew her aside. "I would like to help and am not afraid of hard work. Might I have a few slices of bread first, as it has been a whole day since I have eaten? Then I will be glad to do your heavy cleaning and moving the tables where you want them."
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