Maria was thereupon restored to the throne, and obtained an annulment of her betrothal. Potential marriage partners are likely to have been acquainted before betrothal. The giving of betrothal gifts, known as bridewealth and dowry, were especially important. "Handfasting" is a history term for "betrothal" or "wedding". Commonly, contemporary portraits of females were commissioned for either of two occasions&colon; betrothal or marriage. Creon decreed death, this in spite of her betrothal to his son Haemon. Edwin confides that he has misgivings about his betrothal to Rosa Bud. Neville is immediately smitten with Rosa and is indignant that Edwin prizes his betrothal lightly. A peace treaty was secured in January 1169 and Richard's betrothal to Alys was confirmed. However a diplomatic child betrothal need not be doubted. On the following day, the formal betrothal took place. On 18 October 1469, the formal betrothal took place. Her first betrothal to Charles VIII ended when he rebuked her. It is related to child betrothal and teenage pregnancy. Sansa is comforted by Margaery, who has heard of Sansa's betrothal to Tyrion.