edit: Boddyknock posted as I was typing this. Adding a bit at the begining.
"The symbol of Steadwell is the cat, Sir." He says, a bit evasively. "Please, we are not supposed to speak to you until you have been sanctioned by our lord."
You are lead to the largest house in Steadwell, which shows signs of significant wealth. One of the guards walks up to the door, hesitates for a moment, and then knocks upon it. A command to enter is heard from within.
The guards pull open the doors. A small cloakroom is just inside the door, and just beyond that a larger room. In the larger room, firelight glints off a variety of golden objects all about the place, and much of the floor is covered with silken pillows died in rich colors. A scantilly clad serving girl holding a jug of wine stands buy a figure clad in fabrics matching the decor.
"Ah! Visitors I see!" the lounging nobleman calls out.
"Yes, Lord. We brought them directly to you, Lord. None in the village disobeyed your orders, Lord."
"Well, show them in.... and you may introduce me."
The guard turns expectantly toward you, and gestures that you should enter.