She looked through it and replaced it on the table with the gesture of assent usual among her people, inclining her head and raising her left hand to her lips.

The document was then handed to me, but I, of course, was unable to read it.

I said so, and the official read it aloud:-- "Between Eveena, daughter of Esmo dent Ecasfen, and -- -- [13] _reclamomorta_ (the alleged arch-traveller), covenant: Eveena will live with -- -- in wedlock for two years, foregoing during that period the liberty to quit his house, or to receive any one therein save by his permission.

In consideration whereof he will maintain her, clothing her to her satisfaction, at a cost not exceeding five staltau by the year.

He will provide for any child or children she may bear while living with him, or within twice twelve dozen days thereafter.
And if at any time he shall dismiss her or permit her to leave him, or if she shall desire to leave him after the expiration of eight years, he will ensure to her for her life an annual payment of fifteen staltau.