The Master of Lake Town does not speak very often or say anything of substance. The reader can see the weakness and selfishness of his character through his words or lack of them. When the Dwarves first appear at his dinner with the Elves, he asks a question as he hesitates unsure what to do. The people cheer Thorin so the Master just goes along with what the people want at that moment. When the Dwarves are leaving the Master speaks fair and insincerely to them. He provides them with supplies which is cheaper than keeping them on as indefinite guests.He doesn't speak at all to urge his men or encourage them during the Dragon attack, he tried to escape on his gilded boat, while his men, including Bard, fought the dragon. Later when the people want Bard as king, he uses his words to make the people forget his cowardly behavior and turn their anger on the Dwarves again showing his weak character.
The people of the lake protect themselves by jumping in water. The Master tries to escape in his boat.
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