"Cathal, I have one last question of you."

"Are you sober?" She knew the answer to that but still wanted him to admit it in front of witnesses.

"Aye, lass. Never been so sober in my life." He glared at her.

Standing up to her full height, she looks him directly in the eyes and says loudly enough for all to hear. "Cathal, I hold you to your oath."

"I promised that I would find a husband with equal status for a very dear lady. Her bride price will save this clan."

A brief pause.

"Cathal again, I say. I hold you to your oath."

"You will marry Kate."