Some of the women were betrothed to a member of the military unit. Very few single, unattached women were permitted into the ranks of the  in fear that their possible turn to prostitution would cause unrest in the baggage train by disrupting family relationships.
Some women were engaged to a member of the military unit. Very few unmarried, available women were allowed to join the ranks due to concerns that their potential involvement in prostitution might cause social unrest among the troops' families.