Power and privilege are perks granted to either the elected or the selected leaders in our various society.
These perks can be abused or used to the detriment of the values cherished in our society, most leaders being that their actions while occupying certain privileged positions are covered by immunity tends to through caution to the wind while either discharging their constitutional responsibility and other personal effects.
I think the reader can infer that Sylvia is a little bit afraid of the hunters gun but is still drawn to even over her fear her womanly instincts take over. Hope this helps:)
