[cantbebought]

I think Sam is defending Bill, the pony they just rescued from Ferny.

'....And you, Sammie, don't go ill-treating my poor old pony! Pah!' He spat again.

Then Sam pops him with the apple. This ties in with the prologue's Concerning Hobbits

If any Hobbit stooped for a stone, it was well to get quickly under cover, as all tresspassing beasts knew very well

Bill Ferny must be a slow learner.

[Overtaxed]

LOL Flat learning curve! :)

[JenB]

What a cute graphic! Think you're right about Ferny...