A/N: I have joined the 100-Drabble challenge from LadyLindariel. Thank you for the prompts, Lindariel! Please R&R.
Disclaimer: The prompts are hers, the characters are Tolkien's.
Intimidation
'You will do it, or pay!' the pug-nosed-man snarled. 'D'ye hear me?'
'I do, but I won't!' his companion answered back harshly. 'There's no tellin' what might 'appen if I do.'
A fist smashed into the second speaker's nose. 'Maybe so, but this is what will happen if ye don't. See?' Again his clenched fist flew into the man's face.
'I tell you, Bill Ferny, I won't do no such thing!' the injured man yelled, holding his hands to his shattered nose. 'And you ain't goin' to make me!'
For a moment, Bill Ferny said nothing. When he opened his mouth, it was to let out a cackle. 'Very well,' he growled. 'But I know someone who will.'