Faretheewell Comments

I think you have captured in a masterful way not only the culture of a previous age but also the male's interests and priorities prevalent at the time. If the fair maiden were in tune with the times, she, no doubt, would end up swooning at such attention and proposal.

It reminds me of the opening verse of the Paradise Lost, of the original sin that brought death into this world and all our woes. But the temptation is irresistable. CP

I hope they get married and live forever in love. Well, I really love this one too. Fearing her father he does not give in to his desire, but he promises to return with a ring. That is wonderful.