Unworthy of 2 Camels (and a Duck).

Dear Journal,

It seems I've fallen under attention of a fat man from Calimshan.

Suitor's people came to me, with praises and promises of gifts.

They said he's influential man in his home, in Calimshan. They said he's worthy of 2 Camels at the very least... and camels hold the price well.

Perhaps his price is as big as his ego, I thought.

... I've answered that I am unworthy of him ...

What I didn't tell them is that I am unworthy because I could not stay with him... Instead, advised them to seek a woman who is worthy of him.

I've also said that he's worthy more than 2 camels, I've added a duck to his price... and to be with a man, I need to feel worthy enough. It would be unfair otherwise, and I would feel badly in such relationship.

... a man should not overpay for a woman, and a woman should not overpay for a man.

... In some countries, bold and often untrue stories are called 'journalism ducks', or 'hoaxes'. Some bards love to spread such tales.

How much a duck is worth?

Probably not very much... but still, he can say that he's worth more than 2 camels... and in some circles, particularly in his homeland, this can have a value.

I love Anheim, and we are worthy of each other, at least, Dear Journal.

-- Yours, Chea, Unworthy of 2 Camels, and a Duck.

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(( Out of Character note #1: in a polish language, 'hoax' is called 'journalism duck', or 'kaczka dziennikarska' )).
(( Out of Character note #2: in a polish language, 'duck' in a silly and diminutive form is: 'kaczucha' )).