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'Fishing is disgusting! I had no idea my dinner would be so vile before my mother turns it into a meal.

'My brother usually catches fish for us, but I gave him some sass about it and now he claims he won't until I know what it's like to catch my own dinner.

'I'm told I must dig up worms before I can start, but I would rather starve than go anywhere near a slimy worm! I will pay a handsome reward if you're so good as to help me.'

Petunia Hornblower has been challenged to catch fish for her family's dinner, but she doesn't feel quite up for many of the less ladylike tasks involved in catching a meal.

Objective 1

• Dig in moist earth for worms

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• Place worms in the bait-bucket (0/5)

Moist earth, the perfect breeding ground for worms, is just north of the fishing area and across the small bridge.

You should dig up worms in the moist earth and place them in the bait-bucket nearby.

Objective 2

• Tell Petunia Hornblower that the bait is ready

Petunia Hornblower is cowering near the Fishing Hole in the Shire.

You should speak with Petunia Hornblower and tell her that the bait is ready.

Objective 3

• Hook the bait for Petunia Hornblower

The bait bucket is right where you left it, just to the north of the Fishing Hole.

You should bait the fishing line for Petunia Hornblower.

Objective 4

• Bring the baited pole to Petunia Hornblower

Petunia Hornblower is likely still cowering at the Fishing Hole in Bywater.

You should bring the baited fishing line to Petunia Hornblower.

Objective 5

• Catch suitable Dinner Fish (0/5)

Fish can be caught in the pond in Bywater.

You must use your knowledge of fishing to catch fish out of the Fishing Hole for Petunia Hornblower's dinner.

Objective 6

• Show the fish you caught to Petunia Hornblower

Petunia Hornblower is near the Fishing Hole in Bywater.

You should bring the fish you caught to Petunia Hornblower, for surely she will be satisfied with the catch after all the effort you put in on her behalf.

Objective 7

• Bring the fish to Hal Hornblower in Hobbiton

Hal Hornblower is in the centre of Hobbiton, the town to the west and just north of Bywater.

You should bring the fish you cought to Petunia Hornblower's sibling, Hal Hornblower.

Objective 8

• Convince Petunia Hornblower to let you be done with helping her for today

Your general goodness inspired you to help a young hobbit-lass in distress; perhaps you will think twice about doing so again.

Petunia Hornblower is at the Fishing Hole in Bywater. You should return to Petunia Hornblower, and hopefully she will now release you from your contract with her.

This quest is required for the deed: Fine Faire Fishing