"How do you propose to find the Silent Lady, Groat?"
"They say she snatches smallfolk from the woods. Many of my tradesmen dealing with 'rare' goods go through the woods."
"Very well. Find the Silent Lady, and I may restore you to your former glory."
Your bailiff enters the great hall, clad in peasant's garb. "I cannot live like this, my [lord/lady]. Allow me to find this Silent Lady and clear my name."
"Even if you do find the Silent Lady, I may decide to keep you like this."