We are bound, you and I, and nothing on this earth shall…
““We are bound, you and I, and nothing on this earth shall part me from you."One large hand rose to stroke my hair."D'ye mind the blood vow that I swore ye when we wed?" "Yes, I think so. 'Blood of my blood, bone of my bone...'" "I give ye my body, that we may be one," he finished. "Aye, and I have kept that vow, Sassenach, and so have you." He turned me slightly,and one hand cupped itself gently over the tiny swell of my stomach. "Blood of my blood," he whispered, "and bone of my bone. You carry me with ye, Claire, and ye canna leave me now, no matter what happens. You are mine, always, if ye will it or no, if ye want me or nay. Mine, and I wilna let you go." I put a hand over his, pressing it against me. "No," I said softly, "nor can you leave me." "No," he said, half-smiling. "For I have kept the last of the vow as well." He clasped both hands about me, and bowed his head on my shoulder, so I could feel the warm breath of his words upon my ear, whispered in the dark. "For I give ye my spirit, 'til our life shall be done.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A couple vows eternal bond, expressing deep love and commitment through symbolic language of blood and bone.
In simple terms: They promise lifelong unity and devotion.
Key Takeaway
Honor and uphold vows of love.
Themes
love
commitment
vows
Mood
romantic
intense
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- weddings
- anniversaries
- long‑distance relationships
- family rituals
Key Concepts
marriage
symbolic language
loyalty
Questions to Reflect On
- What does an eternal vow mean to you?
- How do you sustain commitment?
A Different Perspective
Vows can be challenged by circumstances.