"You see," Éowyn says seriously, "that is precisely why I say it. For myself, I should fight battles for anyone I cared for, suffer great hardships to protect them, hold my tongue and remain there to guard them... but never once think to bring them flowers or make them smile. The world has no shortage of grand deeds. But it has some deficiency of such simple pleasures, and those who value them." Putting her flowers down for a moment, she reaches over to press Anna's hands in hers. "Do not doubt for one moment that I mean what I say. Your kindness is a greater gift than aught I possess."