Episode 44: KnoBob

This week we discuss Chapter 9, At the Sign of the Prancing Pony.

Characters

Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin – our four hobbits of the Shire.
Harry, a (the?) gatekeeper
Barliman Butterbut – a Bree man, the proprietor of the Prancing Pony
Nob – a hobbit, works for Barliman
Strider – a ranger – is called Strider because of his very long (attractive) legs.

Places

This chapter takes place entirely within the town of Bree, the main village of the Bree-land.