It amounts to not above 12000 Fr. Rhenish, yearly, in bare gelt.
The dreames (brave mates) that did beset my bed, / When sleepe but newly had imbrast the night, / Commaunds me leave these unrenowmed reames […]
Indeed, it might be argued that the higher standards of cleanliness, hairlessness, odorlessness, and beauty held for women in our culture are a reflection of the greater burden placed on them to civilize their bodies lest they be seen as disgusting by others...
The serving Sister pursed up her lips to remind him of the cloistral rule, almost as if she wanted to prevent any conversation between him and the nun.