"I will come back for you as soon as I can." He stared at her, running a hand over his short beard. "I was about to promise you that I will get back, but the truth is, I could get captured by my uncle and his men. Many other things could happen, and I don't want to leave you."

"Be careful. If you feel you are in danger, come to me. I will protect you."

"And now Magdalen, the girl he had thought was so sweet and beautiful, the girl he imagined would love to marry him if he would have her, was thrilled she would not have to."

"He bent lower to whisper in her ear," I love you, queen of beauty and love."