Vieux Bois contacts the parents of his girlfriend, seeking her hand in marriage.

Ulysses, king of Ithaca, sought her in marriage, and won her, over all competitors.

But he bore the memory of Elaine, it seems, ever in his heart, and at last sought her in marriage.

Mildburh was sought in marriage by a neighboring prince, who resolved to have her for his wife, even at the cost of violence.

Indeed, I'd once gone to her father to seek her hand in marriage when she'd been only a precocious child.

It is also told that, though many sought her in marriage, she wedded none.

The next day he sought out the woman's father and pledged his heart, seeking her hand in marriage.

In time, the pretty, biddable girl began to be sought in marriage.

Enchanted with the story, Humadapnon started on a quest to seek the goddess' hand in marriage.

Three princes arrive, seeking her hand in marriage (and the future inheritance of the city).