Bali explained his plan to Burzdol and the others at the table. "I now must post that notice. We will need other warriors to make the journey."
He wrote a description of the quest on a napkin and, taking it over to billboard, he hung it there. Then he returned to the table.
"I think that we are all quite weary, but we still have work to do. Ask around and see if you can find warriors willing to make the trip and fight for Erebor. Make sure to mention the reward of treasure; that will catch their attention if nothing else."
And so the three warriors went their separate ways around the inn, and found several man, elven, and dwarven warriors willing to go with them on their journey. Telling them that the group was leaving early the next morning, the friends returned to their table and related who they had found.
"Not many, but enough to help," said Bali. "Let us hope that the notice will attract more before the night is over. Now let us rest for a while and then go to bed. We will need to start early tomorrow morning."
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Kaldon had seen the notice. The dwarf is moving quicker than I thought. A messenger must have gotten through to him before I came.
He pondered his possible options, coming at last to the conclusion that it would be impossible for him to deal with Bali inside the inn. One incident had been enough for the night, and it was clear to Kaldon that the Bali's elf-friend was keeping a watchful eye on him.
And then it came to him. I will go with Bali...
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