Ildiko gave the same assurance.
Imos handed Orondo the marriage-band, which was so large he could slip it over his right hand and then clasp Ildiko’s easily. It was a broad circlet of silver set with turquoise, lapis lazuli, and beryl.
“In the name of the Trinity, I command thee, Orondo, and thee, Ildiko, to join right hands and seal thy promise of fidelity with a kiss.”
As they obeyed, Yermah, Setos, and Imos covered them with the gauze veil, murmuring blessings in the name of the three divine attributes. Yermah knelt before the twain and said:
“Orondo, my beloved, I give unto thee this damsel adorned with jewels and protected by the Lord of Creatures.”
“So be it.”
Setos knelt beside Yermah and said in a tremulous voice:
“Orondo, beloved, I give to thee my only begotten, to be thine honor and thy wife; to keep thy keys and share with thee thy joys and sorrows.”
“Let them be trampled upon and confounded who maliciously endeavor to create ill-will between us,” answered Orondo, loud enough to be heard throughout the temple.
Rahula involuntarily gave Alcamayn an apprehensive glance.