“shut thy eyes towards my hideousness, My Sweet One, and feel instead my throbbing chest. Open thy ears to my wheedling words. I shall recount my pleasing tales to thee ever and anon, or every night, if thou so wish and we shall spend a splendid lifetime together, this is my promise to thee.” PromiseStorytellerTrue LoverHideousnessThrobbing ChestWheedling Book:The Thugs & a Courtesan Source: The Thugs & a Courtesan
“Will you at least think about my offer? Give me your word you will.” “I must beg your pardon on that account too. I cannot give you my word. I consider the tongue to be the most sacred member of the whole body. If I give my word, it will become incumbent upon me to perform what I have promised.” PromiseTonguePromisingGiving PromiseGiving Word Book:The Thugs & a Courtesan Source: The Thugs & a Courtesan