At that, Helen laughed. "No, you are not." Older men had knowledge and wisdom to offer, but younger men had youth and stamina and strength. "That sounds lovely," Helen followed his lead, ignoring the servants who followed. She was used to that, so it was easy to pretend they weren't there.
Helen intended to impress with her own palace, the city of Sparta, and the surrounding land. She missed her home, but knowing she wasn't here to stay made the trip that much easier. When they came to the fountain Helen stepped closer to peer at its detail. "Beautiful," she complimented.