The misadventures of Sir Merron of Delway

You are Sir Merron of Delway, a hedge knight from the rural farming lands. You are recent knight from your late knight for when you were a squire only two days ago when he needed you on his deathbed, you are 24 years old and your knight trained you in combat, natural healing, some negotiation, swimming, and horse back riding and combat in tournaments. You buried him two days ago in the rain. He left you three horses and his sword, his shield with coat of arms on it and four silver pieces, camping gear in about three days of rations. After the heavy rains after burying Sir Darius, you seek out your own fortune. You find yourself on the main road south to the Elven Woods where woods elves and drow elves are known to wander surface side, and in north to the big human settlements and potential tournaments. Which way do you go south of the elven woods or north to the human cities and towns?