Where's the sprout?

Hint 1 of 8:

This is the hardest to find.

Hint 2 of 8:

It's in the back of store (building on the right-hand from where you start)

Hint 3 of 8:

But you can't get to the back of the store!

Hint 4 of 8:

So, go into the tavern (down the alley next to the store, with a glass on a
banner over the door).

Hint 5 of 8:

Attack the dragon, and get the mace.