"Fellowship of the Ring" Trivia

[Elanor the Fair]

Originally posted by Spock
Who are the two characters that first saw the Black Riders in Bree?

In the interests of accuracy I should point out that the black riders were seen in Bree before the four hobbits arrived (although it doesn't technically state that they were riding at the time! ) The passage I refer to is when Barliman is talking to Frodo up in his room.

"These black men," said the landlord lowering his voice. "They're looking for Baggins, and if they mean well then I'm a hobbit. It was Monday, and all the dogs were yammering and the geese screaming. Uncanny, I called it. Nob, he came and told me that two black men were at the door asking for a hobbit called Baggins.' Nob's hair was all stood on end. I bid the black fellows be off, and slammed the door on them."

What do you think?? I think it was Nob and Barliman who saw the riders in Bree first.