I forgot the name of this story, what was it?
Answer:
From using context clues inclemency would mean harshness of severity.
Explanation:
The sentence also says that they had to remain the day confined in the inn.This gives you a clue,they were planning to go somewhere outdoors maybe and due to the weather the couldn't.The weather must have somehow be bad.
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