Oh ya, I went there.

[Door]

THAT'S NOT RUFUS! IT'S AN IMPOSTER! Go into the house and save the real Rufus. Before you do that though, incapacitate this doppleganger with a karate chop to his neck, then steal his shoes and sword. Leave the rest, you won't need it.

REMAIN WARY, BUT THE ROAD AHEAD SHALL BE FILLED WITH GLORY!