[He marks well the chill absence of warmth in her voice when she mentions her husband; this isn't the first time he's noted it, but it is certainly the first time he's truly suspected that not all was well between Petrana and her husband at the time she came through the rift into Thedas.

Loghain knows the shape of an unhappy marriage, but knows better still than to remark upon it. Instead, he examines the ornate dagger that Petrana presents to him and gives it his complete attention; the blade's mean curve is substantial, and the hilt, though largely decorative, well suited to her hand.

He looks up from it to consider the young woman before him, and offers,] I'm honoured to instruct you, madame. I'm at your disposal, whenever you have time.