DanFS
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"Well, Mr. & Mrs. Griffiths." Matthew started. "As far as whether another service at your Church takes place before ar after the Guards' Chapel service will be dictated by the standing commitments of the clergy at both Houses of Worhsip, I would suppose?" Matthew though aloud.
He paused to see if they had any other points to add.
"As far as traditions - having an honour guard is something accorded to first-married Officers, and I feel it would add to the slendourof the day for Isobel's benefit as well as your family's.
It also serves to entrust my bride to be to my closest friends on the way to her wedding!"
After a pause for breath he added:
"It is also traditional for the Captain of the Guard, as the bride passes him, on her new Husband's arm, when they leave the Chapel, swats her on the behind with the flat of the blade of his sword." This act is intended to admit her to an elite group of women - those who live the life of an Army Officer's wife, by enduring 'suffering', in front of assembled family & friends. It doesn't hurt, but wil make her jump, as it will be a surprise!"
He looked at them both with his piercing gaze, then.
"Mrs. Griffiths - one point I feel I should broach, whilst Isobel sleeps. It is often said the wives of Officers in service accuse their husbands of treating them harshly. I would seek to reassure you that her wellbeing would be upper-most in my thoughts, and the nature of our service can impose hardships upon the matrimonial relationship. Conditions in the field are very rarely as opulent as those to which Isobel is accustomed. Some women accuse their husbands of neglect and maltreatment, but this misconception is borne of the difference between combat and the married quarters, and the short period we are given to adjust between engagements when on a campaign. I just thought it would be fair to you all to mention this now, rather than be accused of mistreating her later?"
"Do you have any questions?"
He paused to see if they had any other points to add.
"As far as traditions - having an honour guard is something accorded to first-married Officers, and I feel it would add to the slendourof the day for Isobel's benefit as well as your family's.
It also serves to entrust my bride to be to my closest friends on the way to her wedding!"
After a pause for breath he added:
"It is also traditional for the Captain of the Guard, as the bride passes him, on her new Husband's arm, when they leave the Chapel, swats her on the behind with the flat of the blade of his sword." This act is intended to admit her to an elite group of women - those who live the life of an Army Officer's wife, by enduring 'suffering', in front of assembled family & friends. It doesn't hurt, but wil make her jump, as it will be a surprise!"
He looked at them both with his piercing gaze, then.
"Mrs. Griffiths - one point I feel I should broach, whilst Isobel sleeps. It is often said the wives of Officers in service accuse their husbands of treating them harshly. I would seek to reassure you that her wellbeing would be upper-most in my thoughts, and the nature of our service can impose hardships upon the matrimonial relationship. Conditions in the field are very rarely as opulent as those to which Isobel is accustomed. Some women accuse their husbands of neglect and maltreatment, but this misconception is borne of the difference between combat and the married quarters, and the short period we are given to adjust between engagements when on a campaign. I just thought it would be fair to you all to mention this now, rather than be accused of mistreating her later?"
"Do you have any questions?"
