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When the town's refugees gather on the shore of [[Long Lake]] in the aftermath of the destruction, Bard is immediately praised for slaying the [[Dragons|Dragon]] and the citizens look to him for guidance - Alfrid immediately champions Bard despite the disapproval of several people. When the [[Battle of Five Armies]] begins, Alfrid spends most of his time attempting to hide from it, despite Bard ordering every able man to take up arms. Not long after finding a treasure trove in the ruins of [[Dale]], Bard, after saving him from an attack by an [[Ogres|Ogre]], tells him to leave and not come back.
When the town's refugees gather on the shore of [[Long Lake]] in the aftermath of the destruction, Bard is immediately praised for slaying the [[Dragons|Dragon]] and the citizens look to him for guidance - Alfrid immediately champions Bard despite the disapproval of several people. When the [[Battle of Five Armies]] begins, Alfrid spends most of his time attempting to hide from it, despite Bard ordering every able man to take up arms. Not long after finding a treasure trove in the ruins of [[Dale]], Bard, after saving him from an attack by an [[Ogres|Ogre]], tells him to leave and not come back.


==Trivia==
*Alfred's appearance and personality is similar to that of [[Grima Wormtongue]]. Both are cowards, and hide behind those with authority ([[Bard]], [[Master of Lake-town]], [[Saruman]]).
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"Alfrid Lickspittle" is a concept which has only appeared in an adaptation of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.

Alfrid Lickspittle was the civil servant of the Master of Lake-town. His character was invented by Peter Jackson for The Hobbit (film series), and played by Ryan Gage.[1]

History

Alfrid serves as the Master of Lake-town's chief overseer, always alerting the Master of any potential plots against his power - much to the chagrin of some Lake-town residents. He and the Master particularly have Bard in their sights, knowing his relation to Girion, last Lord of Dale. When Smaug arrives to demolish the town, he and the Master - along with a few guards - empty out the town's treasury into a boat and attempt to retreat with it. However, when the boat appears to be moving too slowly, the Master pushes Alfrid overboard in order to lessen the weight.

When the town's refugees gather on the shore of Long Lake in the aftermath of the destruction, Bard is immediately praised for slaying the Dragon and the citizens look to him for guidance - Alfrid immediately champions Bard despite the disapproval of several people. When the Battle of Five Armies begins, Alfrid spends most of his time attempting to hide from it, despite Bard ordering every able man to take up arms. Not long after finding a treasure trove in the ruins of Dale, Bard, after saving him from an attack by an Ogre, tells him to leave and not come back.

References

  1. Peter Jackson, "Casting News for The Hobbit" dated 19 May 2011, Facebook (accessed 22 December 2011)