'Ned's a good fellow with a difficult job. With the discovery of Calder Cob's betrayal, he's been given the task of learning what secrets Cob, one of his friends, divulged to the Blackwolds.

'If you get a chance to pay him a visit, you might be able to assist him. Calder Cob has said little to none since he was taken prisoner.

'You can find Ned within the jail. It is hard to miss...you'll likely hear that Otto whining in the stock outside the door before you reach the jail. Head north and east under the arch through the iron gates. You'll recognize the jail by the stocks -- and Otto in them -- on the porch.'