[England's expression is one of knowing, having of course lived through that period of time. And all he felt was shame for the people who created such laws. That sort of attitude still prevailed everywhere and all he could do was feel sympathy for two people who simply wanted to love each other.

This Jack person baffled him but he wasn't about to bad mouth the man. He knew that historically that happened, but it didn't make it any easier.]

I'm terribly sorry things didn't quite work out.