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Garion rode into the village of Menevia, in the Duchy of Weyrest, and breathed a sigh of relief. Although there wasn't a lot of wilderness in High Rock, there were bandits. It was good to have made it here without incident. Patting his horse on the neck he dismounted. "Well Horace, we made it and the taverns looks promising. I'll get you stabled and fed and see if we can find you a nice apple or two. Then it's off to find a place that will enjoy the services I can provide."
Walking him over to the first reputable stable he could find he negotiated with the stableman for a reasonable price on fees. He then began walking through the village. Menevia wasn't very big, not compared to such cities as Weyrest, or even Gavaudon, but it did have several taverns. Three in fact. The first that he came too was called the Rats nest. And it definitely was. It was obviously the place the local troublemakers and lowlifes went. He'd need to spend one evening there to get the lowdown on this town, but this wouldn't do for his singing. The other two were the Highborn Stallion, and Rock-cutters tavern. The first seemed fancy, and the second seemed to be the locals hang out.
Dilemma. The Highborn Stallion would probably give higher tips, but Rockcutters would have more patrons. In the end he decided to go to Rockcutters. "Word of my singing will quickly bring in patrons from the Highborn. And their presence will make the owner of Rockcutters beg me to stay." He reasoned. With that he walked into Rockcutters.