Only three years ago, when your Majesty's father was alive, there was some talk of peace and of Betrothing you to her, and that was when her portrait was sent here.
"Europa's Fairy Book"
Joseph Jacobs
"Accordingly, the usual ceremonies of Betrothing being over, he returned to his own city of Bethlehem, to set his house in order, and make the needful provisions for the marriage.
"Women of Early Christianity Woman: In all ages and in all countries, Vol. 3 (of 10)"
Alfred Brittain Mitchell Carroll
And none too soon was her advice acted, upon for, the counsellors of King Gundebald, noticing Clotilda's anxiety to be gone, concluded that, after all, they had made a mistake in Betrothing her to King Clovis.
"Historic Girls"
E. S. Brooks