Things that make me go "Hmmm" Ü

Last of all he said, "Lucy, Eve's Daughter," and Lucy came forward.  He gave her a little bottle of what looked like glass (but people said afterward that it was made of diamond) and a small dagger.  "In this bottle," he said, "there is a cordial made of the juice of one of the fire-flowers that grow in the mountains of the sun.  If you or any of your friends is hurt, a few drops of this will restore them.  And the dagger is to defend yourself at great need.  For you also are not to be in the battle."
     "Why, sir?" said Lucy.  "I think--I don't know--but I think I could be brave enough."
     "That is not the point," he said. "But battles are ugly when women fight..."