I imagine that there is much you wish to hear from me in light of everything you have just related to me, and I would give you an answer, and it most likely would be a lengthy one. But for the moment, I only have this to say: it seems quite clear to me that you and I have had quite the history, whether or not we can recall it, and fate or fortune or both has seen fit to bring us together once more.

And I for one have no intentions of being parted from you for any reason. You are to be my wife, but more than that, you are the woman that I love greatly and cannot imagine a future without you in it.

[ He hopes that his words are reassuring and what she wishes to hear. If he needs to repeat himself, then he will, as many times as it takes. ]

Far better inspirations? Who could be a better inspiration than you? I can think of no one. I will have you as you are, improper encouragements and all.

[ And as he did once, he does again, sticking his nose rather pompously into the air for the sole purpose of making her laugh. ]