[He frowns, his pride seizing him as so often it does, but he cannot help but laugh too for the memory.]

Indeed, I was shocked to find a woman not only so rude, but of such sturdy stock as well, touched by the strength of Pallas Athena, so it seemed to me.

[He drinks then of his wine, and his voice softens.]

So too, I was surprised by all I might learn from you, dear Ramir.