"They caught us," the crewman says, looking aside. "Not long after we left the Howe." "But you are not imprisoned." "No. The boss said," he scowls, "we're mercenaries. We should act like it. We should tell them where he was but no-one else. Not the women, anyway. He didn't say anything about you." "Where is he?" "He'll be in the jougpole. In the main square." "Your information is appreciated," Inric says, and starts back towards the town, leaving the crewman staring after him.