An old raven, son of Carc, chief of all ravens.
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Roac son of Carc is an ancient raven who gives advice to The Hobbit and dwarves. He also translates the thrush's language for the adventurers.
In Chapter XV, "The Gathering of the Clouds," Roac tells Thorin that "It is a hundred and three and fifty years since I came out of the egg;" in other words, Roac is 153 by the time of The Hobbit.
Smaug tells Bilbo not to trust dwarves:In return for the excellent meal [of the Company's ponies] I will give you one piece of advice for your good: don't have more to do with dwarves than you can help!Smaug-The Hobbit: "Inside Information"
Elvenking reponded that the smaug would tell if they are going to steal
Because he doesn't believe that someone has defeated Smaug & that he is dead.
A hobbit barrow is referred to as a 'smail.'