Questions about The Scouring of the Shire

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who are the four hobbits that arrive at Brandywine Bridge in The Scouring of the Shire?

Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Meriadoc Brandybuck, and Peregrin Took arrive together at Brandywine Bridge. These four companions face a local police force called Shiriffs under Saruman's rule.

When does the Battle of Bywater take place during The Scouring of the Shire?

The Battle of Bywater occurs the next morning after the hobbits discover Sandyman's mill has been replaced by a noisy machine. Merry blows a magic horn given to him by Éowyn of Rohan before the fighting begins.

Where did Lotho Sackville-Baggins move when Frodo left on quest?

Lotho Sackville-Baggins moved into Frodo's home Bag End when Frodo left on quest. He became known as Chief or Boss and used unexplained funds to pay for wagonloads of goods including tobacco sent away from the Shire.

Why did Tolkien write The Scouring of the Shire with environmental themes?

Tolkien wrote The Scouring of the Shire with environmental themes based on his childhood experiences in Sarehole rural Warwickshire taken over by growing city Birmingham early 1900s. Old mills fell into disrepair while trees were wantonly destroyed without reason.

How many family members did Pippin return with to rally the Took clan?

Pippin returned with one hundred family members to rally the large Took clan during The Scouring of the Shire. This group arrived just before a larger force reached the village to defeat the ruffians.