As Jacques had half-expected, the man protested his offer. Jacques had personally never had much qualms about accepting kindness but then again, he was a Frenchman. And as it was, he didn't mind at all. He had the extra coin and the man did seem quite distressed. A blind man could see that he had not meant to be a thief of any sort.

"More than happy to. My name is Jacques Michaud," Jacques said as he pulled out his coin purse. Even if the man were to stiff him, it would hardly send Jac to the poorhouse.