Question about a specific mission-- Follow the spy

[Kathek]

I have had an issue with this particular mission type since the last two beta versions...The one where a lord tells you to follow a spy...Im never sure quite what triggers the spy to leave, I know their party is usually purple. I have sat for days in a town and never seen them leave...any tips on this?

Apologies if this has been asked, fact is I am generally really busy with school and work, and this is a moment I had a breather. Thanks.

 

[Zundum]

This topic answers your question

http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,48015.0.html

I only did this quest once and was able to capture the Unremarkable Townsman. Seems I did it wrong because I couldn't complete the quest.

 

[Baldwin V]

if you need to wait it leaves immediately

if you follow him you come to a party where he is in

there are a few caravan gaurds and the 2 mans

DONT KILL THEM ONLY WOUND THEM

 

[Jericho]

This quest can be a bit of a *****. The spy departs just as soon as you "tab" key out of the castle and he moves fast!
You have to hit tab again to leave the town and then you have to search for the spy's tracks which are minuscule because
he is a party of one so you need to have a decent tracking skill for your party to have a decent chance.

I save often while I'm trailing him encase he spots me and scatters. When you do catch up to the spy and his contact,
I order my troops to hold position and hold fire. You should make sure to target the two guys on the coursers and knock
them out. Kill or capture the rest.