The Iron Ring guard regards your feminine countenance, and his features crease into an ugly leer.

"Come in, my dear. Guests are always welcome here!"

He slides back the panel. A moment later you hear a bell rung inside the mansion, then the sound of the doors being unlocked. They swing open, revealing the guardsman, his muscular torso clad in leather and furs, with a club at his belt. Beyond him a short passageway leads into an open courtyard.

The guard waves his hand, indicating that you should go past him into the courtyard.

Change your mind and leave hurriedly.

Enter the mansion.

Attack the guard with a blade (if you have one).

Attack the guard with your bare hands.