Hannibal gave her a hint of a smile as he gave another bow. "After you have rested everything will be prepared for your bath. I will introduce to you the serving women whom you can trust."

His eyes looked her over for a long moment before he shook his head in disagreement. "I do not think you would look foolish. Moving about in such clothing is not so difficult as the finer fabrics from the south. The largest difference is the weight." He offered. "Rest well my Lady." He said before shutting the door behind him.

He paused on the other side of the door and shook his head at himself. She was indeed quite fair. However, the additional praise of her looks was unnecessary on his part. He would remain standing just on the other side of the door until he heard her lock the door.