Tuon's eyes snapped open, and despite the dim light, she focused directly on Mat. She saw the knife in his hand, ready to throw. Then she looked over her shoulder.
Facing them (men) with knives and spears was much easier than loving them, much easier.
If you try putting a woman on a horse when she does not want to go, she may put a knife in your ribs.
A woman's eyes cut deeper than a knife.