He said, "Like as my fathers in the older days Led home the daughters whom they chose, do I; Like as they said, 'Mine honor have I set Upon thy head!' do I.Eat of my bread, Rule in my house, be mistress of my slaves, And mother of my children." And he brought The damsel to his father, saying, "Behold My wife! I have betrothed her to myself; I pray you, kiss her." And the Master did: He said, "Be mother of a multitude, And let them to their father even so Be found, as he is found to me." With that She answered, "Let this woman, sir, find grace And favor in your sight." And Japhet said, "Sweet mother, I have wed the maid ye chose And brought me first.

I leave her in thy hand; Have care on her, till I shall come again And ask her of thee." So they went apart, He and his father to the marriage feast..