She reached into the saddlebag as the moved, revealing dried meats wrapped in towels, and sweet bread. "Help yourself. I'll get you something nicer when we get to the inn." She glanced over in amusement. "Yes, a rental. I wanted to make a good impression on the princess. An adventurer may have to leave a horse many places, horses aren't quiet, they cost a lot of money. Sometimes it's better just to rent one, and use your feet the rest of the time."
"So...why don't you tell me the story between bites?"