It was the duty of a knight to escort women of high status from one place to the next.
In a world where magic users existed and most knew how to wield a sword, a woman without the means to protect herself couldn't travel alone. Even without trying, noble women stuck out amongst others with their way of dress and mannerisms. This led them to become easy targets in the eyes of bad people.
Henry had escorted women many times for a multitude of reasons varying from the mundane to making sure their wagon gets from one place to the next without being raided by anyone.
However, this was the only time he put more care into the way he looked. The night before he even requested a larger basin be brought into his room so he could wash away his day with herbal soap and warm water. He didn't know that the soap's scent was something that reminded the princess of him.
