The town of Stoke, seat of Reeve Fríthild, is under siege by the forces of Saruman. The town must be secured before they can send aid to Théoden, their king.
'I confess that I find it a joy to see strangers journeying through our lands! As you can see, Stoke is in dire need of assistance. You should speak at once with Fríthild, our Reeve... no doubt, she will welcome you as a friend.
'Fríthild is likely in council with her captains within the Mead Hall. You should go there at once!'
Fríthild may be found within the Mead Hall of Stoke, within the town.
Húlac asked you to speak with Fríthild, his Reeve, and learn her wishes.
Wooden planks can be found throughout the town of Stoke.
Fríthild asked you to gather wooden planks with which to repair the barricades at the town gates.
Damaged barricades can be found at the gates to the north-western, north-eastern, and southern parts of the town of Stoke.
Fríthild asked you to repair the barricades at the town gates, using the wooden planks you collected.
Fríthild awaits your return in the Mead Hall of Stoke.
You should return to Fríthild and inform her that you have done as she asked.