Book 2, A History of My Times : Chapter 4, Book 4 Summary and Analysis

Early in this new book there is some discussion of a marriage decision. One man urges another to make the decision based upon another woman's appearance. However, there is a trick to it, as in reality, the one encouraging the choice is only suggesting a woman who is of a similar social class, and who's family also has a very strong reputation. There is some allusion to the fact that she needs to be willing in order for it to work, but the woman is not present during the treatment of the subject. One man is persuading another man of who to have for his wife.

There is another charming reference to religious observations during the era and in the religions wherein animal sacrifices are still performed...