'Oh my. I hope these creatures do not come any closer! They look quite ferocious, and could take a bite out of this poor hobbit without even a second thought! I would be little more than a morsel to them, but this morsel would just as soon not be lunch, if you please!
'Are you quite certain I need to have a horse for this adventure?'1/1
2 Speak toCuthbald (Show dialog)
'Ah, you are here to purchase a fine horse for this fellow? I have several that might serve your needs; each one is fiery of temper, and will gladly gallop about the fields with speed you have never seen.
'Watch your hands around them! They might take a nip at you if you are not careful. They are princes all, not of the Mearas, of course, but surely very near to that finest of breeds.
'Feel free to examine these noble steeds and let me know which of them suits your fancy.'1/1
'I can't do it, Player, I'm sorry! These great beasts are simply too scary for me to even think of riding. And if I did, how long before I fell from the saddle? What a distance that would be! Too far for this hobbit, I tell you truly!
'I will not ride any of these horses! Tell Cuthbald good day, and give him my apologies, but there will simply be no sale today, or indeed any day! Not to this hobbit, at least!'1/1
5 Speak toCuthbald (Show dialog)
'Well, that will not do. If this fellow expects to travel throughout the kingdom, he will need a horse. I cannot allow the two of you to leave Harwick without a sufficient steed for Bingo! If I let you go unprepared, It would do such damage to my reputation as the finest horse trader in this part of the Wold, meaning this area near Harwick, but not as far north as Langhold or south to Eorl's Hallow. Within those bounds I am the very best, and will remain so!
'Do you know something? I believe I may have one last chance to provide what your friend needs. Meet me on the west side of Harwick, near the Crafting Hall, and I will see what I can do.'1/1
6 Speak toCuthbald (Show dialog)
'I don't usually keep ponies, but this fellow came into my possession after a raid by the Orcs, and I have yet to find an owner for him.
'What do you think of him? His name is Tanglemane, but you could call him anything. I wasn't sure what I was going to do with him.'1/1
'This pony is not scary at all! He seems very well-tempered, and I daresay I could walk up to him without fearing that he might bite me. He is rather hobbit-sized, if you ask me, and I think that is just the right size!
'His name is Tanglemane? It suits him well! I wonder how many coins Cuthbald will ask in order to part with him?'1/1
9 Speak toCuthbald (Show dialog)
'I am glad that Bingo likes him! To be honest, I have not had much success finding an owner for Tanglemane, so I will be pleased to let Bingo have him for free. I have one condition, however.
'Tanglemane is an incredibly picky eater. He will turn up his nose at almost anything! If you can find some food around Harwick that he will eat, I will let you have him for free. Otherwise, I will have to refuse. You understand, I'm sure. Find some food around Harwick that he will eat, and he will be all yours!'1/1
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11 Speak toCuthbald (Show dialog)
'I've never seen this pony devour anything as quickly as he ate that apple, friend! Looks like you've found his favourite food, and it also looks as if Bingo has found himself a noble steed to carry him through Rohan!
'It has been a pleasure doing business with you two, and if you happen to put in a good word for me with anyone looking for horses, I'd appreciate it!'1/1
12 Speak toBingo Boffin (Show dialog)
'I am delighted to have met Tanglemane! He must truly be the Bingo Boffin of the pony persuasion, Player: small, friendly, and a picky eater!
'He likes apples, which is perfect, because I can't stand the things, as I believe I have told you before. He can have every apple in Middle-earth as far as I am concerned! We will make a great team, I can already tell. We won't covet each other's dinners!'
Next week: 'The Tracker' (Recommended Level: 82)1/1