A delegation of priests barred the entrance and stopped Orondo on the threshold. As soon as Ildiko joined him, he purchased an ear of corn of Setos, handing him an eagle-quill of gold. Turning to Ildiko he asked:
“Dost thou wish to be mother of my household?”
“Yes,” she answered, and proceeded to buy a similar ear of corn from Yermah, paying the same price for it. Then she turned to Orondo and asked:
“Hast thou the wish to be father of my household?”
“Yes,” he asseverated, solemnly. Taking the ear of corn he had purchased, he handed it to her, saying:
“Where love and harmony dwell, I am master.”
Ildiko gave Orondo her purchase as she replied:
“Where thou art master, I am mistress.”
They both began to twist roses and myrtle and olive branches into a garland wrapped with gold and silver wires, as a symbol of their blending lives. Still weaving, they advanced slowly down the aisle, and paused before the canopy, while harps and voices blended in a bridal hymn.
Setos stood beside Orondo, while Yermah supported Ildiko.