Talking purse
The talking purse was the purse of the troll William.
History
When Bilbo Baggins tried to pick the trolls' purse from William's pocket, the purse squeaked, alerting William of the attempted burglary and captured Bilbo.
Background
Fans have suggested that the purse was perhaps not made by trolls, but that it was stolen and was of dwarvish or elvish origin due to it having the ability to speak. Elrond certainly guessed that the trolls had some plunder from Moria, although he was specifically referring to Glamdring and Orcrist.
Portrayal in adaptations
1989: The Hobbit (comic):
David T. Wenzel portrays the trolls' purse having holes resembling a shouting mouth.
2003: The Hobbit (2003 video game):
The trolls' purse is referred to as a wallet and it has eyes that open up when it is touched by Bilbo.
Referencias
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