Performances. That was something for people on the bottom rungs of serfdom and lower, but at least it was still a step above mere gutter trash. A small step, but a step nevertheless.
It would destroy any reputation back home that she might have to her good name, but as long as her family never found out, they wouldn't know to be ashamed of her. If nothing else though, it sounded as if it might be less tawdry than simply spreading her legs.
"Would it pay enough for me to take the burden of the rent off the Baron, do you think?" she asked, not terribly enthusiastic.