The women among your people are fortunate, then. In that, perhaps I am a trifle envious. For while I do not prefer to do so myself, it is useful to have the skill, should the need arise to defend myself. And the knowledge.

( and she's acquired some of that here, but here family, people and the church would all have a collective fit. one more sin to tack on to the list she's committed since arriving here. wouldn't you know, she is not in the least bit ashamed. )

I would not mind hearing one such tale now, if you are not pressed for time. For I am not, and indeed, rather am most curious.