Everyone:<br/><br/>As your horses approach the village, the few peasants out working in the paddies with the newest shoots look up and stare at your contingent of samurai riding past them.  Some of them gravitate towards each other whispering something unheard as they continue to watch you, while others just simply shake their heads and return to their labors.  Standing at the gates are two bushi clad in armor with the Mirumoto mon emblazoned on it.  They regard you with weary suspicion but do not bar your way letting you pass without word.<br/><br/>Within the walls, village life seems to proceed as normal as people move back and forth conducting their daily business.  They hurridly step out of your way and keep their heads down until you have passed.  After a moment, a few minor functionaries appear, dressed in clothes slightly finer than of the peasants.  Bowing repeatedly, "Welcome samurai-sama, the lord wishes to convey his wishes that you are welcome to our humble Mura.  Please, if there is anything you need, feel free to command us.  The lord has released us into your service for while you are here in the village."