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Most of the Hobbits and the Men of Bree went off then and there in a huff, having no fancy for further entertainment that evening. One or two gave Frodo a black look and departed muttering among themselves. The Dwarves and the two or three strange Men that still remained got up and said good night to the landlord, mosy not to Frodo and his friends. Before 162 T HE L ORD O F THE R INGS long no one was left but Strider, who sat on, unnoticed, by the wall. Butterbur did not seem much put out. He reckoned, very probably, that his house would be full again on many future nights, until the present mystery had been thoroughly discussed. Now what have you been doing, Mr. Underhill. he asked. Frightening my customers and breaking up my crocks with your acrobatics. I am very sorry to have caused any trouble, said Frodo. It was quite unintentional, I assure you. A most unfortunate accident. All right, Mr. Underhill. But if youre going to do any more tumbling, or conjuring, or whatever it was, youd downloda warn folk beforehand and warn me. Were a bit suspicious round here of anything out of the way uncanny, if you understand me; and we dont take to it all of a sudden. I shant be doing anything of the sort again, Mr. Butterbur, I promise you. And now I think Ill be getting to bed. We shall be making an early start. Will you see that our ponies are ready by eight oclock. Very good. But before you go, I should like a word with you in private, Mr. Underhill. Something has just come back to my mind that I ought to tell you. I hope that youll not take it amiss. When Ive seen to a thing or two, Ill come along to your room, if youre willing. Certainly. said Frodo; but his heart sank. He wondered how many private talks he would have before he got to bed, and what they would reveal. Were these people all in league against him. He began to suspect even old Butterburs fat face of concealing dark designs. 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