"The book did mention that, but since 'forsaking all others' is also in the text it seemed redundant if that was the entire point - unless, as is perhaps plausible, those composing these vows were rather obsessed with adultery. There was a footnote about someone attempting to use it as an excuse to arguably abuse his political power to protect his wife from what was either slander or substantiated rumor, the book did not opine on the veracity of the unkind words in question..."
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Date: 2014-08-06 08:02 pm (UTC)