Richard's reaction to the letter Mildred gives him suggests that the "other letter" (line 22) has been an obstacle to him because he was

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the father traits is what becomes more dominate the mothers is half dominate or vise versa depending on the gender.

the development of trade during the middle age increased to the change given in the agriculture, which gave money, industry and markets a bigger importance in economy. the agriculture production was more than the consumption, which meant the creation of wider markets out of the areas. besides, with the end of multiple wars, the population increased and new trade routes were created.

the author wants to draw the reader deeper into the experiences.