Meanwhile, Valan and Gideon leave Old Gertrude's and head off to the Merchant's Quarter. After a half hour of walking, and stopping once or twice to ask directions, the cleric and the sorcerer find themselves standing on Crown Street, the main thoroughfare running from the South Gate to a large keep in the center of the city. Shops, stalls, warehouses, offices, if it has to do with business it can be found on or near this street.