Bard
Hail Thorin, son of Thrain. We are glad to find you alive beyond hope.
Thorin
Why do you come to the gates of the King under the Mountain armed for war?
Bard
Why does the King under the Mountain fence himself in like a robber in his hole?
Thorin
Perhaps it is because I'm expecting to be robbed.
Bard
My Lord, we have not come to rob you, but to seek fair settlement. Will you not speak with me?
Thorin
I'm listening.
Bard
On behalf of the people of Lake-town, I ask that you honor your pledge. A share of the treasure so that they might rebuild their lives.
Thorin
I will not treat with any man, while an armed host lies before my door.
Bard
That armed host will attack this mountain if we do not come to terms.
Thorin
And your threats do not sway me.
Bard
What of your conscience? Does it not tell you our cause is just? My people offered you help; and in return, you brought upon them only ruin and death.
Thorin
When did the men of Lake-town come to our aid but for the promise of rich reward?
Bard
A bargain was struck!
Thorin
"A bargain"? What choice did we have but to barter our birthright for blankets and food, to ransom our future in exchange for our freedom? You call that a fair trade? Tell me, Bard the dragon-slayer: why should I honor such terms?
Bard
Because you gave us your word. Does that mean nothing?
Thorin
Begone! Ere our arrows fly!
What are you doing?! You cannot go to war.
Thorin
This does not concern you.
Excuse me, but just in case you haven't noticed, there is an army of Elves out there! Not to mention several hundred angry fishermen. W-We are, in fact, outnumbered.
Thorin
Not for much longer.
Wh...? What does that mean?
Thorin
It means, Master Baggins, you should never underestimate Dwarves. We have reclaimed Erebor. Now, we defend it.
