[Dain]

Dwarves are most certainly NOT easily swayed to the will of others--stubborn individuality is one of their main traits. I think what the quote meant was exactly what it said--not many fought on either side, though the folk of Durin's line were an exception and fought with the good guys. Sauron could never enslave the Dwarves, even with his rings, but perhaps a few could have been bribed or otherwise convinced to fight for him--though they wouldn't have thought they were doing it for him. Like Saruman playing off the Dunlendings hatred of Rohan, Sauron could have played on some ancient grudge or greed on the part of a few dwarves somewhere. But very few indeed. Most would be wary of any "gifts" Sauron were trying to give--they aren't stupid, you know. And there isn't much indication that they care for good food any more than anybody else. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]