good evening, little masters. if you're seeking accommodation, we've got some nice, cozy hobbit sized rooms available, mr. ah.
underhill? hmmmm.
gandalf. gandalf. oh.  oh yes! i remember. elderly chap. big grey beard. pointy hat? frodo nods with relief. butterbur shakes his head.
not seen him for six months. frodo is shocked.
he's one of them rangers; they're dangerous folk they are, wandering the wilds. what his right name is, i never heard, but round here he's known as strider.