Adelard Took has sent word that a copy of the Founding Writ, the document that established the Bounds of the Shire, has been discovered. The original document was given to the Fallohide brothers, Marcho and Blanco, by the old King.
'Do please be quick about acquiring that copy of the Founding Writ. I'm anxious to get a look at such a find! Speak with Adelard Took in the Great Smials in Tuckborough...he is the one who sent me word of this.'1/1
1 Speak toAdelard Took (Show dialog)
'Oh dear! You are here for the Founding Writ? Please don't let Paladin know, but I don't have it!
'A local farmer, Belco Brockhouse, has it, and he won't give it up. His home is north of here, up the hill and to the right of the path, and he says he won't give up the Writ until he gets a hand with his crops. Honestly! At my age, I can't help with farm labour!
'I'm sorry to say that if you want the Writ, you'll have to speak to him and perhaps lend a hand. The cheek of some hobbits!'1/1
2 Speak toBelco Brockhouse (Show dialog)
'Aye, I've got that piece o' parchment Adelard's wanting. I found it among my Mum's things, and I don't mind it going off to the Mathom-house -- I'd rather it go there than into that Adelard's collection -- but there's a few problems I need help with.
'See, my fences need mending, my pig has run off, and I need some feed from Hobbiton. If you help me with those tasks, I'll give you the Writ. Fair to you?'1/1
