In the inn, Pippin has too much to drink and begins to tell stories about Bilbo.
Afraid that he will reveal too much, Frodo climbs on a table and begins to sing and dance to distract the crowd.
However, he slips, and the Ring lands on his finger, turning him invisible.
An angry ranger takes the hobbits into another room, warning them they are drawing too much attention to themselves.
He introduces himself as Strider and asks if he may join them on their journey.
At this point, the innkeeper, Barliman Butterbur, arrives with a letter from Gandalf which informs Frodo that Strider is really Aragorn, a trusted friend.
Attracted by Frodo's accidental use of the Ring, the Nazgûl come to Bree, Aragorn must find a way to successfully hides the hobbits.