"I moved out of the tavern very quickly, I didn't like it there," she says, then admits a little sheepishly, "the innkeeper and I didn't have the best start. I was eager to get out of there."

She gives a little nod, more to herself. "It's good that you have found a place of your own. My employer kindly rented me his guest room above the apothecary. I saw no need to get a house of my own since I planned on staying no longer than a few weeks."