In a dimly lit chamber, the pious Caryalbert presents a young woman, her eyes downcast, for a sacred verification. The ritual begins, the woman's virginity to be confirmed by divine will. She undresses, her body shivering with nerves and anticipation. A thin, gold thread is tied around her waist, symbolizing her purity. She kneels, her head bowed, as Caryalbert recites ancient prayers. The thread is cut, a test of her virtue. The room holds its breath as the thread falls, unbroken, signifying her innocence in the eyes of the divine.