He wasn’t. Ad hominem.
'This is what it is , Mr. Baggins,' said the leader of the Shirriffs: 'You're arrested for Gate-breaking, Tearing up Rules, Assulting Gate-keepers, Trespassing, Staying in Shire-buildings without Leave, Bribing Guards.'
'And what else?' said Frodo.
'That'll do for now,' said the Shirriff-leader.
"I can add more, if you'd like it,' said Sam. 'Calling your Chief Names, Wishing to punch his Pimply Face, and Thinking you Shirriffs look like Tom-fools.'