You have climbed down the hill and see a man in a boat. After waiting for him to reach you, he stops the boat just off shore and calls to you.

"Show me your gold," he says. "I ferry no one across the river unless they can pay me."

He awaits your answer.

The river blocks your path south, but there is a trail north and east, and a large hill to the west.






Items carried:

Sword
Mail
Bag of gold





Your options:

Show him your bag of gold.

Climb back up the hill.

Take the trail to the north.

Take the trail to the east.