'This is my problem. There's a lot of bears in the north woods. Usually, I have no trouble with them. You just stay out of their way, and they'll stay out of yours, so to speak. But I have a big wood pile I've spent some time gathering, and a really big black bear has decided it's the perfect place for him and his kind to live.

'The big black bear is very dangerous, and I can't get near my wood pile anymore. If you can help me out by getting rid of it so I can get at my wood, I'll be happy to make up a parcel of charcoal for your friend Hyacinth.

'My wood pile is almost due north of here, past the wall and a small logging camp. You'll probably find that black bear right on top of it.'

Hart Holeman is at his home in the centre of Overhill.

Hart Holeman had asked you to deal with the big black bear that had taken up residence in his wood pile, while he put together a parcel of charcoal for Hyacinth Took. He will be pleased to learn that the bear will no longer trouble him.

Objectives

• Talk to Hart Holeman

Hyacinth Took is in Tuckborough near the Great Smials.

While you were away, dealing with the big black bear at Hart Holeman's wood pile, Hart was busy putting together a parcel of charcoal for you to take back to Hyacinth Took.

Objectives