It cannot be said that I have gained nothing from this journey, even if the mine is not recovered. For instance, I am beginning to understand how adventurers gained their particular reputations. One of the members in the party is related to the owner of the Alderleaf Farm, and allowed several other room to stay there. Preferring a more subdued atmosphere than surrounds some of those, I elected to stay at the Stonehill Inn instead. It seems I made a most wise decision, as I've heart one of the goblins attempted to murder their hostess. We shall have to be very vigilant when traveling with them in the future.
Unrelated to the above incident, upon reaching town, I had occasion to summon Petri again. I had not realized how attached to him I had become. He was most indignant about the entire affair. Apparently, it has been quite some time since damage forced from this plane. I shall endeavor to prevent repeat occurrences. This will be no easy feat, as this town is more dangerous than one would otherwise suspect.