She offered a small nod at his words. They did not have slaves and bodywomen for such specific purposes, not trained in such ways, but the gleaning woman who would follow the war band served often in such a way. Gwladus had served in such a way. Hild wondered what she would make of being only for such use.

"I am glad to hear it," Hild said, rather than insisting she would be a patient teacher, which she would be. Praise was needed. "You said scars. Yours?"