Of course, everything is taken with a grain of salt, but even an ill-informed local view is better than going in blindly.  Jacob hands several silver pieces to the urchin -- surreptitiously, in case someone is watching who might beat the child up for it once Jacob turns his back.  "Thanks for all your help.  And for all the entertaining stories."<br/><br/>With a grin (and keeping a hand on his money-pouch still), Jacob heads inside the House of Blades.  Somehow, he doubts he'll have too much trouble finding work.