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Bard was the killer of the dragon and the people of Esgaroth had suffered from the dragon's attack, which he said was caused by the dwarves.
Bard killed the dragon and his people suffered much from the dragon's years of terrorizing.

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Q: How does the Bard justify his claim and also that of his men to Smaug's treasure?
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