When I gave you permission to take a lover just now, I knew this was not an option for you. I have Nancy here as my witness to swear to the truth of the story. If I have to tell everyone from the Hapsburgs to the lowliest fish seller to get you to see reason, then by God that's just what I'll do. Whatever tale you and Nancy have concocted will not be enough to set you free. Then let me enlighten you, there's a big difference between consummation and deflowerization.
Several bystanders dove to the floor.
Thea gave them a puzzled frown, then shrugged. My point is the man, the noble man, you sent to my bridal bower in your stead did indeed take my virginity. But, and I don't know how to phrase this delicately, he did not leave his seed in return. I was a virgin. As I recall he muttered something about he didn't know and left.