You give the highwaymen your money. They accept it with broad smiles. "Surely you have more than that," one sneers. They rifle through your pockets taking your watch, your pocket knife and other personal items. They also take all your luggage.

"Count yourself lucky," one says, "We left you your horses and your life!" The bandits disappear into the thicket. You and your manservant ride on to the next tavern.

After the robbery, though, you have no money to pay the tavernkeeper. What will you do?

Sleep outside

Ask the tavernkeeper to give you a room on credit