'I can't believe my first attempt at sabotage has been thwarted by the lazy, trusting natures of those silly hobbits. But this one cannot possibly go awry.

'Here's what you're going to do next. Listen closely: I want you to punch holes in those kegs they use to get their pathetic hobbit-beers out of. If you punch holes in them, they will drain everywhere and be empty for the next hobbit who comes along to use it.

'Just imagining the looks on their disappointed, doughy little faces puts a tear of joy in my eye. Now go, quickly, and drain those kegs! It is not a true waste when so much good comes of it...for me.'

Jónar stands in a dark corner of the Inn at Thorin's Hall.

You should return hastily to Jónar to tell him the news of your success against the hobbits and their rival faction.

Objectives

• Talk to Jónar