When she asked about if it mattered, he shrugged.  "Depends on if yu want to change the fate that seems tae be pushed at yu by those aroond yu.  If yu dinna then, nae, it dinna matter.  If yu want to avoid that expected lifestyle, then aye, it woold be vera important."  He paused thinking about what she had said about the advantageous match thing.

"I dinna marry unless it is someone that wants tae be with me and that I want tae spend my life with.  Granted, I am nae among the majority on that topic.  But I dinna mind nae getting married at all."  Several of his friends and peers had wondered when he would produce an heir for the title and property.  There were many a young (and not so young) woman that had tried to push their way into his life.  It had been entertainment for a while, now it was irritating. 

"It is easier for the man, I guess."  He reasoned after another moment.  Women did have more pressure in this type of thing.

He glanced over, hearing her words about her own wishes.  "Well, I wish yu joy and luck in that."

He looked back to his canvas.  "From yur accent, yu are nae from this area anymore than I am.  Is it for the look of such a mon?"  She didn't know he was, from what he could tell, so she was not out to trap him into some improper situation, but he was for some reason interested learning more about her.