Roac, son of Carc, brought the news that the dragon Smaug had been killed in Lake-town by Bard the bowman.
Bilbo had stolen a cup from Smaug's hoard and, from some unfortunate comments on Bilbo's part, deduced that the thief was a Lakeman from Esgaroth, so he went off in a great fiery rage to burn Esgaroth to the ground and eat lots of tasty Lakemen.
Because Bilbo accidentally made Smaug (The dragon) get angry at them. Their city was destroyed by the dragon and they weren't too happy.
Most of the population of Lake Town think the dwarves are going to kill the dragon Smaug, and so treat them with kindness, hoping to get a share of the treasure. In fact all the dwarves do is annoy Smaug, who flies down the mountain and destroys Lake Town. Smaug is eventually killed by Bard.
Because Thorin is the grandson of the King of below the Mountain (Thror). They are happy to see him and the other dwarves.
Assuming this is a reference to The Hobbit (and if not, be more specific!): They still sang songs of the days of the King under the Mountain, Thorin Oakenshield's grandfather.
The inhabitants of Lake town were excited when they heard about the Thorin's mission.
The inhabitants of Lake town were excited when they heard about the Thorin's mission.
Bard told Thorin that Thorin must give Bard a portion of the treasure to rebuild Esgaroth, or he would be considered the foe of the lake-town.
when the company arrives at lake town
Roac, son of Carc, brought the news that the dragon Smaug had been killed in Lake-town by Bard the bowman.
because he wanted to go back to get back his riches and the kingdom and to tell them who he was and where he was from
Great Bear Lake
because Thorin is son of Thrain son of Thror king under the mountain.
He was thankful towards Bilbo as he had just received the greatest treasure in that can be found in the Lonely Mountain and was now able to try make a deal with Thorin Oakensheild for a share of the treasure to rebuilt lake town.
When the barge on the Erie Canal reaches Lake Erie, the goods or people need to be transferred to a boat to go to the next destination.
Bilbo had stolen a cup from Smaug's hoard and, from some unfortunate comments on Bilbo's part, deduced that the thief was a Lakeman from Esgaroth, so he went off in a great fiery rage to burn Esgaroth to the ground and eat lots of tasty Lakemen.