[The outburst was, indeed, unexpected. Far more positive than she would ever have anticipated. For one who seemed averse to the thought of a spy not moments before, here he was, embracing the thoughts of what someone like her could have brought to his own war at hand.]

Your time is different than mine. A woman would have been no less noticed than a man. But a child... [She said nothing about servants, not knowing whether or not that would be true. Servants were not slaves, but rather highly trained paid officials that were employed by the wealthiest of the wealthy. Often with their own level of respect. Not dismissed as little more than moving furniture.] ...and even then, if we did not remain quiet, we would be called nuisances and thrown out the first chance they got.