Wolf and the Shepherd's Lamb

Wolf and the Shepherdess' Lamb is the ninth episode of the first season of the Spice and Wolf anime.

Synopsis
Lawrence receives a traditional shepherd's blessing from Nora Arendt, who then asks if he would hire her as an escort to protect against wolves. Intrigued, Lawrence convinces a reluctant Holo to agree, though not without some teasing of his motives, and the group sets off towards Ruvinheigen. Lawrence chats with Nora and learns of her association with the Church and her desire to gain financial independence. Upon arrival at Ruvinheigen, Lawrence parts ways with Nora to sell the armaments in his cart. As Lawrence passes the initial inspection and pays the import tax for his cargo, he finds the city government reluctant to receive armor as payment. After enjoying some of the city's sights with Holo, Lawrence heads to the local branch of the Rowen Trading Guild, of which he is a member, and is greeted warmly inside by Jakob Tarantino while Holo waits outside. Meanwhile, a messenger arrives at the Remelio Trading Company with news concerning Lawrence.