Bilbo and the dwarves learn that the death of Smaug does not completely bring an end to their troubles. The thrush advises the dwarves and Bilbo whom to trust at Lake-town. You see in this chapter the factions and alliances beginning to form that will result in the terrible Battle of the Five Armies. It appears that Smaug's power extends almost beyond his death, in an ability to incite enmity among creatures who, in other circumstances, might enjoy making merry with each other.
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