The goblins who captured the company were apparently all generally familiar with both Orcrist and Glamdring, as seeming objects of legend. So I don't think the Great Goblin's reaction to Orcrist was anything notable.
As for his girth, well, RHIP you know. He no doubt, as a local ruler, got the best food available, and was also spared the harder work done by subordinates. Gaining weight was probably natural.
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