Until recently, the main function of women was to marry and give birth to children.

Wilden is a village and civil parish located in the Borough of Bedford in Bedfordshire, England.

I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for insulting.

I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.