The old woman's wrinkly face creases in a smile. "Splendid, deary. This happens to be one of the resistance's hide-outs. There is also an underground passage that stops off in our allies' houses and shops, leading to the Balancekeepers' base. Follow me to the cellar, where others of the resistance are gathered. You may talk with them for a while, go to the inn, or start out on your journey underground. When you journey you shall need our catchphrase. When asked 'are the geese doing the grapevine today?' you should answer 'yes' "
You follow her, and find yourself in a small room with comfy-looking couches, and lit with an orange glow that you suppose comes from the torches. People are talking, gambling, and going over plans with each other. In one wall, you see that six bricks are missing. You suppose this is the beginning of the secret tunnel.