"For all we know the dragon's been dead for sixty years." Thorin pointed out with a raised eyebrow. "Nobody has seen the beast for that long, at any rate."

"Yes, I suppose it is." Bofur nodded in agreement, standing up to put his empty bowl aside. "Well, I shall leave you to rest now Lady Serena." he excused himself politely, "And I imagine Thorin would want us all to do the same."