Luke Evans: Bard
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Bard : [to Thorin] You brought upon them only ruin and death.
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[the night before the Elves are set to attack Erebor, Bilbo brings the Arkenstone to Thranduil's tent]
Thranduil : The King's Jewel...
Bard : And worth a King's ransom... how is this yours to give?
Bilbo Baggins : I took it as my one-fourteenth share of the treasure.
[Gandalf suppresses a smile]
Bard : Why do this? You owe us nothing.
Bilbo Baggins : I'm not doing it for you. I know that dwarves can be obstinate and pigheaded and difficult. They're suspicious and secretive, with the *worst* manners you can possibly imagine. But they are also brave and kind, and loyal to a fault. I've grown very fond of them, and I would save them if I can.
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Bard : [to Thranduil after failing to negotiate with Thorin] He will give us nothing.
Thranduil : Such a pity. Still, you tried.
Bard : I do not understand. Why would he risk open war upon his kingdom?
Thranduil : [unsheathes his sword] It is fruitless to reason with a dwarf. They only understand one thing.
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Dain : Good morning. How are we all? I have a wee proposition, if you don't mind giving me a few moments of your time. Would you consider... JUST SODDING OFF! All ye, right now!
Bard : Stand fast!
Gandalf : Come now, Lord Dain.
Dain : Gandalf the Grey. Tell this rabble to leave or I'll water the ground with their blood.
Gandalf : There is no need for war between Dwarves, Men, and Elves. A legion of Orcs march on the mountain. Stand your army down.
Dain : I will not stand down before any elf! Not least this faithless Woodland sprite! He wishes nothing but ill upon my people! If he chooses to stand between me and my kin, I'll split his pretty head open! See if he's still smirking then!
Thranduil : He's clearly mad like his cousin.
Dain : Ya hear that, lads? We're on! Let's give these bastards a good hammering!
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[Bard walks up to a destroyed entrance of Erebor]
Thorin Oakenshield : [slides into view] I am listening.
Bard : On behalf of the people of Laketown, I ask that you honor your pledge. A share of the treasure so that they might rebuild their lives.
Thorin Oakenshield : I will not trade with any man while an armed host lies before my door.
Bard : That armed host will attack this mountain if we do not come to terms.
Thorin Oakenshield : Your threats do not sway me.
Bard : [after a short pause] What of your conscience? Does it not tell you our cause is just? My people offered you help. And in return you brought upon them only ruin and death.
Thorin Oakenshield : When did the men of Laketown come to our aid but for the promise of rich reward?
Bard : A bargain was struck!
Thorin Oakenshield : A BARGAIN? What choice did we have but to barter our birthrights for blankets and food? To ransom our future in exchange for our freedom? You call that a fair trade? Tell me, Bard the dragon slayer, why should I honor such terms?
Bard : Because you gave us your word. Does that mean nothing?
[Thorin slides out of view, and sees the rest of the Company lined up behind him, looking expectant]
Thorin Oakenshield : Begone, 'ere our arrows fly!
[Bard leaves in disgust]
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[Thranduil's army of Mirkwood Elves arrives in Dale]
Bard : My lord Thranduil. We did not look to see you here.
Thranduil : I heard you needed aid.
[a carriage full of food approaches and the citizens of Lake-town rush to the carriage in relief]
Bard : You have saved us. I do not know how to thank you.
Thranduil : Your gratitude is misplaced. I did not come on your behalf. I've came to reclaim something of mine.
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Bard : Why does the King under the Mountain fence himself in like a robber in his hold?
Thorin Oakenshield : Perhaps it is because I am expecting to be robbed.
Bard : My lord, we have not come to rob you; but, to seek fair settlement.
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Gandalf : You must set aside your petty grievances with the Dwarves. War is coming! The cesspits of Dol Guldur have been emptied. You're all in mortal danger.
Bard : What are you talking about?
Thranduil : I can see you know nothing of Wizards. They are like winter thunder on a wild wind rolling in from a distance, breaking hard in alarm. But sometimes a storm is just a storm.
Gandalf : Not - this time. Armies of Orcs are on the move. These are fighters! They have been bred for war. Our enemy has summoned his full strength.
Thranduil : Why show his hand now?
Gandalf : Because we forced him. We forced him when the Company of Thorin Oakenshield set out to reclaim their homeland. The Dwarves were never meant to reach Erebor. Azog the Defiler was sent to kill them. His master seeks control of the Mountain. Not just for the treasure within but for where it lies, its strategic position. This is the gateway to reclaiming the lands of Angmar in the North. If that fell kingdom should rise again, Rivendell, Lrien, the Shire, even Gondor itself, will fall.
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Bard : Any man who wants to give their last - follow me!
