Thorin boomed a laugh as he took the flagon from Bilbo.

"Aye, ale or mead - either will do for a Dwarf!" Thorin leaned over the bar and filled the flagon with the same ale he was drinking.

As he passed the mug to Bilbo, he chuckled at the Hobbit's last comment.

"Oh aye lad, you can handle your ale, but this particular ale is pretty strong, mind yourself!" Thorin chuckled as he took a large gulp from his own mug.