He nodded sympathetically. "You did better than I fear I would have in the same situation. Perhaps being sent off like this is for the best. They will be able to keep a firmer hand on her, and hopefully marriage will settle her down."<br/><br/>He started off toward his room, but stopped and looked back at the lord, exhaustion flickering across his face. "You did well, ending this pointless war. You are a far greater man than I, sir. Do not let her temporary dissatisfaction dilute your pride at saving lives. Anyone fool can kill and make war, but only the strongest and most laudable find ways to make peace and live along side his neighbors."<br/><br/>He stepped out of the room, idly wondering why he had had such a philosophical turn right then, but quickly dismissed it from his mind. He had a route to plan, supplies to gather, and a thousand other things to ensure they could make the journey without being too unnecessarily mean to either the horses or the lady.