The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings · Chapter 19
The Battle of Bywater
The hobbits return to find the Shire under ruffian control led by 'Sharkey' (Saruman). Merry and Pippin rally the hobbits; at the Battle of Bywater, they defeat the occupying Men. Saruman is killed by Wormtongue at Bag End's door.
Outcome
The Shire is freed; Saruman meets his end; the hobbits begin the long work of restoration.
