"Then long shall be thy days on the earth."
"And the vow you made, Miriam?"
"That I would never disobey or deceive you."
"Who have you vowed to?"
"The God of Israel."
"Will you lie unto Him?"
"I would give my life first."
"Now is the time to fulfil your vow. Put from your heart or fancy any other young man. Have you not thought of our neighbour, Bram Van Heemskirk?"
"He is good; he is handsome. I fear he loves me."
"You know not anything. If you choose a husband, or even a shoe, by their appearance, both may pinch you, my dear. Judah is of good stock. Of a good tree you may expect good fruit."