Geralt about to knock the Merchant off his horse in The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt

"Knock the merchant off his horse" is a quest objective in the quest Precious Cargo in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Background[edit]

After returning the locked strongbox to the Merchant and confronting him about his lies, the merchant got on his horse and tried to escape

You have caught up to him

Knock him off his horse!

Quest[edit]

Precious Cargo
Precious Cargo

Location[edit]

White Orchard
White Orchard

Walkthrough[edit]

As you approach the merchant, draw your weapon and swing it at him when your horse is next to his horse.

This will knock the merchant off the horse

Strategy Guide/Tips[edit]

  • Once the merchant is knocked off the horse, a cinematic will show and the quest ends after the dialogue.

Dialog[edit]

Geralt: Wake up. See, can't run from the truth... not even on horseback. Now, who are you? And why'd you attack that cart?

Merchant: Private first class John Geermer. Temerian Sixth Division, Second Regiment. Disbanded, but still active - underground, in the woods. That was a medical transport. I'd be damned if it reached the Black Ones. And the medicine - our lads could use it too. We've many ill among us. You let me go, and they might live... and fight once more for a free North.

(Dialog fork: "Taking you to the Nilfgaardians" / "Fine. Go." / "You're free to go... But the medicine stays with me.")

Geralt: I'm taking you to the Nilfgaardians. You're a murderer, not a soldier.

John Geermer: And you're a traitor. There's a scaffold out there with your name on it.

(After taking the merchant to the Nilfgaarians)

Geralt: Hey, soldier! Waiting on a late transport, by any chance?

Soldier: What? Yes. Corporal Lyffned set out to command headquarters for medicine. He has yet to return, though he was due back several days ago.

Geralt: Medicine's here, in this box. And this... is a three-in-one-liar, thief, and your corporal's murderer.

John Geermer: Plough yourself, mutant.

Soldier: Captain Peter will see to him. And you, Nordling, deserve our thanks. The medication will not save our men't lives, but it will ease their dying.

(Dialog fork: "Got a reward coming my way?" / "Your soldiers - what's their ailment?")

Geralt: Your soldiers falling sick? What with?

Soldier: I do not know. I do not ask. Those who take an interest are usually sent straight to the front.

(Dialog fork: "Got a reward coming my way?" / "Your soldiers - what's their ailment?")

Geralt: Gotta say I was kind of counting on a tangible token of gratitude. A golden, clinky one, in fact.

Soldier: I thought you acted from conviction, not greed. But if that is not the case, here. So you'll remember and tell others that the Nilfgaard is generous with those who serve it willingly.

Precious Cargo Quest[edit]