While one of her maids was getting burned at the stack for witchcraft, she hit her so hard in fact, that blood was drawn. Some of the maid's blood fell onto Elizabeth, who cleaned it away in disgust. However, Elizabeth noticed that the skin below the blood seemed to be younger and more vibrant. Married, May 8, 1575. Taking time off from the ever-present war with the Turks, Ferenc came home to marry his bride.
Husband teaches different forms of torture.
Honey torture, involving stripping a girl naked, smearing honey over her, and leaving her outside to be the victim of any insect that happens by. Later, Elizabeth would use her own version of this involving water and a cold winter night. Reputed to be one of the most beautiful women in all of Europe, beneath is a portrait of the Countess. Some say it was because officials could no longer ignore rumors circulating around the peasant community. Others say that it was because Elizabeth, bored with common blood, turned to that of royalty, who were missed more than thier peasant counterparts.