Perdue's Short Sword (quest)

After being mugged by Gnolls in High Hedge, Perdue has taken refuge in teh Red Sheaf Inn. Speak to him and he'll ask you to retrieve it.

He's difficult to talk to, say the wrong thing and you'll lose the quest. The correct combination for responses is; 1, 2, 1, 1.

The particular gnoll who stole the sword, here on referred to as Gnoll Thief, can be found in High Hedge, skulking outside th estate. He is accompanied by a Gnoll Slasher and a Gnoll Veteran. You will know which sword is Purdue's as it is a quest item and is named Perdue's Short Sword.

Once you have it, return to Purdue in Beregost to claim your reward.