You thank the Mayor for his time and tell him you will see yourselves out. A passing glance back toward the man, as you leave the library, finds an anxious smile on his face.

Eliah, the housekeeper, waits by the front door to bid you a good evening and as you are about to exit, you confront her about her eavesdropping on your conversation with the Mayor.

"I beg your pardon, my lords? You must be mistaken. I was assisting in the kitchen while you were with the Mayor. I would never do such a thing as you suggest. You must be so tired after such a difficult day."

She returns your stare, and a moment of silence makes it clear you won't get much from her without using more aggressive tactics. You don't want the people of the village to see you interrogating one of their own, yet you know what you saw. As if reading your thoughts, Eliah smiles and bids you good night.