This stool has a broken leg! You didn't notice anything wrong until it was too late.
You went crashing to the ground, briefly attracting the attention of everyone in the tavern.
Everyone except for the stoic Man In Black, that is...
The barmaid rushes to your aid as you get up and dust yourself off.
She gathers up the broken pieces of the stool and takes them away.
Seeing that you are not injured, the other patrons slowly turn their attention back to their drinks and conversations.