A priest in his vestment and white stole stood in front Benhart and Slithen while their fathers were on the side to bear as witness for the betrothal ceremony. Everyone was outside waiting for them to finish.
"In the face of all His people, I shall tender my commitment to the Lord."
“Please hold each other’s right hand and repeat after me,” he priest continued. Benhart held Slithen’s right hand.
The priest started saying the vows while Benhart and Sliten repeats after him.
Benhart was looking on Slithen’s eyes when stating his vow. He meant everything that comes out of his mouth. While Slithen, just tighten the hold of her hand to his and was looking down while saying the vow.
“In the name of God, I proclaim and affirm that, in the form and manner in which thou hast committed your
