The dwarves will return to their villages, for there is much work to be done there.

"Oh, he can talk well enough," the dwarf returned.

Then as silent as ever the green dwarf returned.

Had the dwarves returned, and if so, was King Bruenor with them?

The dwarf returned with an empty net only to hear some rough words from his companion.

The dwarf returned and told the King what his mother told him to say.

The dwarf again returned crying to his mother who told him to not lose hope, and that he should go straight to bed.

The dwarf obeyed and presently returned shaking his head.

"The dwarves should return in the morning," said Wulfgar.

"The cowardly dwarves have run away and will not soon return!"