I am afraid I do not have anything of value or methods of payment for food. Unless... I have been given coin that I am not aware of.

[The last thing he wants to do is rely on her kindness. He didn't even have money from back home, as he never carries coin with him. Still, even if she does pay for him, he'll have to think of a way to pay her back. There wasn't any way that he'd let her go without him helping, or giving her something as payment.

Maybe a cow or chicken or something --]

Or perhaps the townsfolk are kind enough to give food for free as well?