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Dedication explained
The author dedicates the book to Anne Branch Cabell, expressing his devotion and obedience to her as his high and noble lady.
What happens
The author dedicates the book to Anne Branch Cabell, expressing his devotion and obedience to her as his high and noble lady.
Themes in this chapter
Love and Domnei (Lady-Service)
The dedication expresses the author's attachment and obedience to his lady, reflecting the chivalric ideal of domnei.
Characters to notice
- Dame Anne
The dedicatee, addressed as the author's high and noble lady.
Key passages
“Ainsi a vous, Madame, a ma très haulte et très noble dame, a qui j’ayme a devoir attachement et obéissance, j’envoye ce livret.”
Thus to you, Madame, to my very high and very noble lady, to whom I owe affection and obedience, I send this little book.
The author dedicates the work to his lady, pledging his service and devotion.