[X] To travel with caution, low and sneaky. If other things exist here, there's no guarantee of friendliness, and even if unaccountably friendly, one gains different information from those who know not you observe them. It is not as if you know of specific reason to hurry.
[X] To chant Nimbru's name, to seek orders from the Scholar himself once more. If it doesn't work you will have at least learned something, and if it does then you will be able to defer to higher purpose once more. If it attracts attention from other than your master, well, you'll simply need to respond when the time comes.