"You'd have to ask the farmer," Merrick replied. "He pretty much requires his farm workers to swear on their life they won't try to steal a seed so I've never managed to persuade him to give me more than a fresh supply of the drink."<br/><br/>"How's the food coming along?" Ariadne asked, appearing in the doorway. "You innkeepers may only need drink to be satisfied, but if we're going to the wilds north of here I require some form of food in my belly first."<br/><br/>"Nearly done," Merrick replied. "Feel free to help yourself to a drink though."