Re: Heortling adultery

From: David Dunham <david_at_...>
Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2004 09:14:58 -0800


John "Lawspeaker" Hughes

>Remember that in Orlanthi society, as in most tribal societies, marriage is
>not primarily a union of two individuals but a contract between two
>corporate groups - bloodlines - relating to goods, dwelling place, labour,
>and offspring. Bloodlines make considerable investment in dowry and
>brideprice. Great effort is made in matchmaking.

And in the case before us, your honor, the accusation is made that the woman is committing adultery with a man from her husband's bloodline. I submit to you that no crime has been committed.

>On the most basic level, adultery is hearth-breaking.

Neither husband nor wife show any sign of breaking the hearth, your honor. When both are present, there is only love between them. I submit to you that no crime has been committed.

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David Dunham
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