Rashi's Daughters, book Iii: Rachel
“He sent more gifts—perfume, silk hose, a pearl necklace and earrings. She rode with him several times a week, he making new protestations of love and she finding new ways to discourage him without entirely rejecting him. But with the Cold Fair only days away, Eudes growing impatient, and Eliezer due to arrive anytime, Rachel knew the moment had come to take the action she so dreaded.
When they arrived at the St.-Jacques Gate at the end of their afternoon ride, she gazed up at the count in what ...she hoped was an expression of adoration. “Your persistence and devotion have indeed moved my heart, Your Grace, and I am inclined to accept your proposal of love.”
“I have devoted myself to your service.” His eyes glinted with lust. “Nothing could give me greater happiness than knowing that my deeds may obtain from you the reward I desire.”
Rachel took a deep breath. “I ask of you merely one more deed, one that requires great nobility of spirit.”
Eudes looked at her with distrust, so she reached out and took his hand, something she had never done before.MoreLess
When they arrived at the St.-Jacques Gate at the end of their afternoon ride, she gazed up at the count in what ...she hoped was an expression of adoration. “Your persistence and devotion have indeed moved my heart, Your Grace, and I am inclined to accept your proposal of love.”
“I have devoted myself to your service.” His eyes glinted with lust. “Nothing could give me greater happiness than knowing that my deeds may obtain from you the reward I desire.”
Rachel took a deep breath. “I ask of you merely one more deed, one that requires great nobility of spirit.”
Eudes looked at her with distrust, so she reached out and took his hand, something she had never done before.MoreLess
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