Within the walls of Erebor, many of the Dwarves of Erebor were busy working to block up the entrance that Smaug broke through long ago. Hundreds of Dwarf-Women volunteered to seal the gate and carry rocks both by hand and with the help of various pulleys and other machines.
"I want this fortress made safe by sunup." Thórin ordered his kin. "This mountain was hard won - I will not see it taken again."
"The people of Laketown have nothing." Kíli argued. "They came to us in need. They have lost everything."
"Do not tell me what they have lost." Thórin said furiously. "I know well enough their hardship. Those who have lived through dragonfire should rejoice. They have much to be grateful for." He looks out at the city of Dale, where many fires can be seen lit by the people. He then turns and shouts to his dwarves. "More stone! BRING MORE STONE TO THE GATE!"
Bálin and Bilbo both look on in despair.