Height is an interesting issue to consider when you are in a relationship; whether to play it safe and stick with the same nationalities or go for broke and date different races. Cassie Clare is an example of the latter. Her marriage to Richard Chartres the French king and a very tall man, she decided to live with him as a husband and a wife for ten years and then get a US visa so they could share a house and two incomes which, she claimed, made her less ‘Scots’.
Her height and the demands of her profession influenced her decision. She was thirty-four when she began having an affair with Richard. He reminded her often that he was only thirty-four and that he’d been having a difficult time at work. This fanned the flames of her flame, which burned brightly until it nearly caught on fire. When it did, she resolved never to marry a man taller than she was.
Her marriage was a love story between two strong egos who had decided that their marital vows were forged. Her height and profession influenced her decision in these matters, but not in the least. Her loyalty to her lover rather than her marriage made her an unforgettable character. Her case highlights the point that even strong characters can be affected by their relationships.