"I met him a few times of course," replied Doji-san, "Though we did not work together very much. I assisted him with a few minor tasks, but nothing worth mentioning really. He sought my advice on certain personages within the city when he first arrived, but as he came to fins his feet he called upon me less."<br/><br/>At Meiwhas sugestion of simple gain being at the root of the bandits behaviour, he slowly shook his head. "It is possible, but I do not think it likely. If they fought, then their clothing would likely be ruined, and who would wish that? Perhaps some deeds for merchant goods would be of value, but such would have to be quickly sold on before we could be involved." He shook his head again, obviously deep in thought. "It would have to be something small and valuable, something they had on them then."<br/><br/>He turned to look at her. "Did your questioning of the other bandits reveal anything?"