After dancing a little time, a pair will detach themselves from the rest, squeeze each other's hand, give a few glances, and then whisper together, striking each other at the same time; after which they go to their relations, and say they _are agreed_, and wish to marry: the priest and notary are called for, the parents consent, and the day is at once fixed.
On the appointed day, the _Nobi_ (future husband) collects his friends, and goes to the bride's house, where he knocks; the father, or some near relation, opens to him, holding by the hand an _old woman_, whom he presents: she is rejected by the bridegroom, who demands her who was promised.

She then comes forward with a modest air, and gives her lover a flower; who, in exchange, presents her with a belt, which he puts on himself.

This is very like the customs in Brittany, where scenes of the kind always precede weddings.
When the bride comes to her husband's house, she finds at the door a broom; or, if he takes possession of her's, a ploughshare is placed there: both allegorical of their duties.

The distaff of the bride is carried by an old woman throughout the ceremonies.
The Landais, altogether, both as to habits, manners, and general appearance, form a singular feature in the aspect of this part of France..