Merik nodded. "Stonecutter mentioned you, but we also heard from our son that her ladyship had taken in a bard for the winter." He grinned and spread his hands in an open gesture. "My youngest, Torben, is part of the village guard. And the castle guards also serve here in town. Word travels, even in winter. You are welcome to sing here if you like, but I'm afraid I can't really pay you for it. But if you are good, someone sure will buy you a drink, if I know my folks. Shouldn't be long before a few people show up.<br/><br/>"but, till then, anything I can get you? Something to drink or eat? The stew has been cooking for about three days now and we threw in some good sausages, but if you don't like sauerkraut we find you something else."