Luckily for Smith, he didn't get himself drunk last night, and he also got the best room in the entire inn. Apparently, telling the truth to the innkeeper got him at least a shred of respect here...

He noticed that Gweneal wasn't there, so he presumed that she had already went to his forge to rest. He was intending to go down there and give her the news. He was intending to leave this place, and he was hoping that the girl would accompany him--at least she wouldn't starve...

But what about that cat of hers? It seemed like it was her most prized possession...He would think about that later.

He quickly got all of his gear together--including the sword he always wore--and got down the stairs and into the common area. He had the intention to give Gark some extra gold for the trouble he took to give him and the girl such good accommodations the night before.