ââAll your words are but to say: you are a woman, and your part is in the house. But when the men have died in battle and honour, you have leave to be burned in the house, for the men will need it no more. But I am of the House of Eorl and not a serving-woman. I can ride and wield blade, and I do not fear either pain or death.â âWhat do you fear, lady?â he asked. âA cage,â she said. âTo stay behind bars, until use and old age accept them, and all chance of doing great deeds is gone beyond recall or desire.ââ
â Ăowyn, The Passing of the Grey Company












