This was it. The best part. Eyes twinkling, Frederick turned towards the young gentleman. In his very best solemn voice, he intoned:

"Maddox, do you take Lima to be your wedded wife? Do you promise to love her, to honour and cherish her, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, and to be to her in all things a good and faithful husband as long as you both shall live?"