He nodded in acknowledgement, as he stopped them in the doorway for some privacy. "The rumors are true, and I do know the spell. However, when I said that I doubted that I would fight the Winter Knight, there are... other ways they have historically engaged each other without drawing blades. One of which is through rumors, outright lies, and half truths. If your daughter showed up at the destination with only one male guard, well, think of the scandal. Especially since I have to drop her off there, and the Winter Knight isn't here yet, I assume she will wait for me at the destination. I can hold the spell on three beings for a day, so another along would be better if only to head off any... salacious rumors. A guard or so and myself along with your daughter and a lady in waiting or two by carriage, or your daughter, a maid and myself by horseback."