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==History==
==History==
Bill (who probably had not even a name then) was owned by [[Bill Ferny]] in [[Bree]], mistreated and half-starved. He was the only animal in town, since Bill or his allies had opened the stables of ''[[The Prancing Pony]]'' and all the mounts went loose.
The next day Bill sold the pony to [[Frodo Baggins]] for twelve [[silver pennies]] (more than three times his worth).<ref>{{FR|I11}}</ref> This proved the best thing for Bill, as [[Samwise Gamgee|Sam Gamgee]] dearly loved him and fed him back to health.
Finally, Sam rode Bill when he accompanied [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] on his trip to the [[Grey Havens]].<ref>{{RK|VI9}}</ref>


==Portrayal in Adaptations ==
==Portrayal in Adaptations ==

Revision as of 04:49, 4 April 2020

This article is about the pony. For the the troll, see William.
John Howe - Bill the Pony

"Bill" was Samwise Gamgee's pony, named for its original owner Bill Ferny.

History

Portrayal in Adaptations

1978: The Lord of the Rings (1978 film):

Rather than being released at the West-gate of Moria, Bill is instead taken by the Watcher in the Water.

2001: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring:

A pony accompanies the Fellowship of the Ring from Rivendell to the Doors of Durin. There, it is released by Aragorn. Both Aragorn and Sam refer to it as "Bill."

2007: The Lord of the Rings Online:

Bill can be found lost just west of Moria. There is a quest where the player has to escort Bill to safety from a pack of wolves.

References

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