If not, there is no remedy.

The Greek Church gives no liberty in this respect, although the priest takes it for granted that the friends have satisfied both bride and groom with regard to the desirableness of the match.

If they are not satisfied, the form of the ceremony gives neither of them the right of refusal.
The two young men, Ibrahim and Yunis, called upon me soon after my arrival, to make arrangements for the marriage.

I read them the form of the marriage ceremony and they expressed their approval, but said it would be necessary to give the brides very careful instructions as to how and when to answer, lest they say yes when they should say _no_, and _no_ when they wished to say _yes_! I asked them to accompany me to the houses of the girls, that I might give them the necessary directions.
They at once protested that this would not be allowed.

They had never called at the brides' houses when the girls were present, and it would be a grievous breach of decorum for them to go even with me.