Dragon's Dogma Walkthrough Part 15: Guard Duty

Speak with Madeleine, a traveler staying at the Cassardis Inn:

Madeleine: Oh, I know you. You took up steel and drove the dragon from Cassardis, yes? I heard about that. And of course you know me. I come here now and again to restock my wares. Er, you do recall me, yes? Madeleine? Finest peddler in all Gransys? Ravishing beauty of legend and song? Madeleine? Well, no matter. I've got bigger problems. These are dark days, so terrible as to drive even I to the brink of tears. And yet, just when I need the aid of one both clever and strong, you arrive. Truly, fortune means us to partner together! Don't you agree?

Your options are:
Indeed
I think not

choose the first option to begin this quest:

Madeleine: Only a fool could mistake the thread of destiny that links us. You will be my savior true, and after me, the world entire! And with that, we must be off. I trust you know of the encampment outside the village? I must travel there with all speed, but the wilds are perilous of late. Would you see me there safely? I cannot fathom how you drove that terrible Wyrm from the village. That dragon has ill timing for true. I was near to closing several deals in Gran Soren when it struck. You should pursue a future yourself in the capital. One who can face down a dragon would find no shortage of clients. Tis a shame monsters forced the mountain pass what leads there closed. We have the dragon to thank for that as well! I make for the encampment to speak with the guard captain, and learn when they will reopen the pass. True, there are other ways to the capital, other paths... But enough idle chatter. We should move.

Guard Duty
Escort Madeleine to the Encampment

Objective
Madeleine the merchant seeks safe passage to the encampment. You hope to earn something worthy from this troublesome escort duty.

Details
Despite her safety concerns, Madeleine has a knack for wandering off. Heed her closely as you travel to the encampment.

This is an escort mission.

Madeleine is a peddler (merchant) so you can speak with her at any stage and buy or sell goods.  She has potions/curatives (items that restore Health and Stamina, cure debilitations, and so on, such as Dose of Strength (costs 150G) , Tools (items often used in adventuring and battle) such as Conqueror's Periapt, Angel's Periapt, Demon's Periapt and Mage's Periapt, Materials (Items fit to combine together, or used to enhance weapons and armor), Miscellaneous items, Weapons (Armaments wielded in one or both hands) such as Throatcutters and shortbow, Armor for the face and head, Armor and raiment for the chest area (Torso) such as Tunics, Armor for the hands and arms, Armor and raiment for the legs such as Leather Bandings, and Accoutrements (Jewelry and cloaks with special powers) such as Baleful Nails.

After you are done shopping, continue with the escort quest.

It is safest to do this quest during the day, although you could also do it during the night, but with increase chance of encountering enemies such as Goblins and Wolves. If you want to rest during the night, just speak with the innkeeper and choose to stay till morning. Either way, you should stick to the road. Enter the encampment when you arrive at the gates, and speak to Madeleine again once inside. She asks you for 1,000 gold. You should choose to help her, since she will later give you a discount at her shop in Gran Soren, plus this will later let you get the achievement, "The Patron", for helping Madeleine set up her shop in the Capital.

This completes the quest, Guard Duty.