At the beginning of the story, how does the narrator describe the wife's appearance?

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The Lay of the Werewolf by Marie de France translated by Eugene Mason

Asked by greta r #218157 on 2/6/2015 2:07 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 2/8/2015 9:01 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 2/8/2015 9:01 PM

The wife is described as sweet and fair to look upon. We can infer that she's a pretty woman.

"This baron was wedded to a very worthy dame, right fair to see, and sweet of semblance."

"The Lay of the Werewolf" by Marie de France translated by Eugene Mason