You leave Hommlet, bolstered by your hirelings, and make the long trip to Nulb. Still, you've left early, and make good time, so it is still perhaps an hour until sunset when you reach the bridge over the Imerdys Run.
Beyond are the still smoking remains of the Waterside Hostel, now little more than blackened foundation, burnt timbers, and much ash. You don't see any villagers in the immediate area...those that frequented the Hostel now probably patronize the Boatman's Tavern instead.