Fire and Water

Is the fourteenth chapter of J.R.R Tolkien's The Hobbit.


 * 14 - Fire And Water - This chapter goes back to when Smaug left to attack Lake-town, and deals with the destruction of Esgaroth, and Bard’s slaying of the dragon Smaug. In addition, Thranduil assembles a host of Elves and marches to the Lonely Mountain with the intent of claiming the treasure, upon hearing of the troubles of the lake-men they offer their aid and Bard gathers a force of Men, and the two hosts march towards the mountain.