How do I get past the troll? 11 hints left

Hint 1

Have you tried talking to him?

Hint 2

He wants a toll.

Hint 3

You should probably ask him what the toll is.

Hint 4

He says he wants something of perceived importance with no real value.

Hint 5

In another words, he wants something blatant yet misleading.

Hint 6

What is that literary device in mystery novels (or adventure games) called?

Hint 7

A red herring.

Hint 8

A herring is a type of fish.

Hint 9

Do you have one?

Hint 10

There's one on the dock behind the kitchen in the SCUMM Bar.

How do I get into the kitchen?

How can I get this herring?

Hint 11

Give the troll the fish.

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