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I think they mean just in general and historically. Both can be used and work together.

Imagine some handsome travelling gentleman (who's actually a soldier) woos a local bar maiden with some fancy words and poetry. Oh wow he's so educated and dreamy~! Then he proceeds to chat with her and gets her to divulge a bunch of info about local troops movements she has seen and etc.

That's my take on it at least.