For one month, we would first be engaged—a period for both families to build a rapport.
The following month, after receiving an auspicious date from the church, both sides agreed to proceed with the marriage. While dealing with the War Minister and Michael, I was distracted by the court priest sitting beside them, meticulously examining contract documents written in Latin. So many hurdles to clear, and this time the hurdle called the church still remained.
Beyond the dowry and morning gift, we also had to pay a marriage tax to the church. Only then would the church officially approve the marriage, and any children born to us would have the legal right to inherit property. This form of marriage between nobles was called Munt.
