She allowed herself more scope than he, trusting herself further: it is known that she treasured discarded things of his, and went so far as to wear (she, the Fair-Girdled!) a studded belt of his made to fit her.

She was never without this rude monument of her former grace.

But this was the sum-total of their bodily intercourse, apart from speech.

Of their spiritual ecstasies I have no warrant to speak, though I believe these were very innocent.

She would not dare, nor he care, to indulge in so laxative a joy.
He conversed with her freely upon all affairs of moment; there was no constraint on either side.