~~~Hello and welcome to the Busy Bee's Book Club Podcast!~~~
Apologies in advance for my slightly hoarse voice! Also, I might've spoken in rather a hurry, so if need be, I can rerecord this at a later date!
Today, we continue with Chapter 17, of The Hobbit.
With the Arkenstone of Thrain and Thror now in the hands of Bard, the King of Dale, an audience is called with Thorin, King Under The Mountain. Such, is the rage of Thorin upon discovering his heirloom in the hands of another- he almost dashes the poor hobbit Bilbo to the rocks below! Thorin decides to delay the exchange of gold and silver for the arrival of his cousin Dain of Nain, Lord of the Iron Hills. With this in mind, he dismisses the Elvenking and Bard with arrows at their backs. Something far more sinister is lurking beyond the horizon, something none of the gold- seeking parties are expecting. In the hopes to settle things peacefully, the Elvenking stays the archers hands. However, it is too late, for War is at their doorstep whether they wish it or not! The Battle of the Five Armies is upon them and poor Bilbo can but watch and wait in fear as everyone charges forth against the masses of Wargs and Goblins seeking vengeance. What of Gandalf, will he be able to offer yet more aid and counsel?
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