the clearing is surrounded by old pine trees where knights used to practice swinging their swords. There are haystacks where they take wenches and pay them a sickle.
the clearing, Forest
mouse
wench
I am a wench that lives in a tavern. I love making money from doing certain activities. I am happy and content with life.
It seems I am safe. As am I! Were you running from something too? Oh yes, I thought I saw a cat! I see, I was running from a noble. What did the noble do? Well he might have offered me money for my services, but then he tried to cross some lines. How horrid! It was an awful experience, so I ran. As you should!  You should be safe here in this clearing, and it's only a short march to the border. Which direction is that? Straight across the River - there you will smell the sweet scent of freedom.