The man smiled, then took the rope and climbed it in an instant. (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=9544) Then he jumped lightly on the other side, and it became crystal clear to your careful eyes that he is in much better shape than his age would suggest. More than decent even for a man half his age, probably.<br/>You also noticed the garden shows signs of careful trimming, meaning a<em>very</em>skilled gardener is at work. There are no footprints, even. Probably only the gardener and the master visit this place, and in the absence of the master, only the gardener is allowed. It should explaing the lack of footprints,and the lack of garden tools anywhere where they can be seen.<br/>And you notice the guards are sleeping lightly, not really worried they might be attacked. They are either ceremonial guard, or just too sure they are safe, for some reason. Since privateers have lots of enemies, and this house has a reputation, their carelessness looks out of place to your trained eye.<br/>Meanwhile, your "partner" gestures for you to follow him. the rope is still hanging.<br/>"Pssst, over here!", he whispers. "Try not to make any noise while you are landing!"