What was most likely the meaning of “protégé” first sentence?

pro·té·gé:

/ˈprōdəˌZHā,ˌprōdəˈZHā/

noun.

1.  a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person.

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lee and grant, both of whom held the highest rank in their respective armies, had known each other slightly during the mexican-american war (1846-48) and began their dialogue by exchanging awkward personal inquiries. characteristically, grant had arrived in his mud-splattered field uniform while lee had turned out in full dress attire, complete with sash and sword.

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