"The Care and Treatment of Particularly Fair Women" was written and published by Dr. Geoffrey Brand as a guide for gentlemen that had taken his 'students' as brides. His academy, located in London, taught young women subservience as well as bedroom skills. The manual is circa 1890, but there is no publishing date printed. Below is the introduction to the manual and I will add chapters as I have time to type them in.
An Introduction
A great many extolments have been amassed around the quality of virtue of female virginity, that is to say that to have a virgin in the bridal bed is the pinnacle of carnal delight. That is simply not a true declaration. The readers’ possession of this particular volume attests that, like myself, have been enlightened to the essentials of a woman trained in the arts of the recently translated Kama Sutra as well as other equally inspiring tomes and rituals. The woman you have chosen to share your bed chamber with will fulfill you like no virgin could hope to achieve in her lifetime. This woman has been trained in many fantastical ways to pleasure you and be subservient to you and in many cases in ways you have not dreamed upon yet. Thus this brief guidebook to how your woman has been inculcated with varied commands and what those commands entail.
It has been my fervent belief that every man should have a wife such as the one you have chosen for yourself. My academy has demanded that of her and so you should as well. Take heed of the aged-culled wisdom within these few pages and like a prized horse, constantly drill these skills so they do not grow lax.
Humbly, Dr. Geoffrey Brand
Chapter One
The art of keeping a woman in thralldom is akin to caring for a graceful English Thoroughbred, that is, a combination of stern discipline and kind generosity of spirit. The former helps contribute to the ongoing relationship between the gentleman and his woman; that he is the sole master of her fate and body. The later helps instill a bond in that relationship that will make it endure a lifetime of trials and revels.
The first way of discipline is, like all fine equestrians know, is the bridle and harness in which the master can guide his young ward. There is nothing finer than to see a fair woman moving gracefully in full harness; her wrists captured in manacles, her slender ankles hobbled, her neck graced with collar and a bit placed between her teeth. The woman that bears my scholarship knows how to wear these willingly and with skill. That is to say, that she is not some mere prisoner clapped in irons, rather, she knows how to use her charms as effectively, if not more so, than as if she was unfettered.
Manacles are the first and foremost way of restraining your fair woman whether her wrists are locked behind her back or front. Be careful, however, to perceive her comfort in all manner. An oft spurred horse becomes ill-tempered. She is, in public, your wife and ill-treatment of her reflects poorly upon you. Manacles can be uncomfortable if locked to tight or their wearer is forced to retire in certain positions. Of course, she has been schooled into wearing such and has, to be sure, certain tolerances as such. Make sure, as a gentleman, you know those tolerances.
The wearing of manacles, especially when locked behind, also makes your woman’s silhouette that much more feminine. It presents to you, the gentleman, one of her greatest attributes.
The choice on manacle depends upon the gentleman’s desire, however from personal experiences; different manacles lend themselves to different situations. Manacles of metal, be they iron, steel, bronze or brass, are much more for showing than for daily use. You can put on parade your fair woman at shows held from time to time, of which you will be notified if you so desire. Manacles of leather are much more suited for domestic use for they are more comfortable than metal and can be just as secure.
Every woman from our academy has been
issued a two pairs of both bronze and leather manacles for use on her wrists
and ankles. The former has been crafted
for comfort, being rounded and polished to a keen shine. The later has been made with the finest of
hides and reinforced with steel fittings.
It is her gift to you, her companion and master, to use upon her as you
will.
The next item of harness to discuss is her
collar. Unlike the commonality of manacles,
the collar expresses who the woman is as well as you, her husband and
companion. Not unlike a necklace of gold
and diamonds, her collar is as prized of a possession as she could adorn
herself with. The collars meaning has
changed since the days of the magnificent pyramids and gilded pharaohs. Slaves chained by crude ropes and pounded
bronze have been replaced by collars of polished silver and burnished leather
that rival any jeweled trinkets worn by much less worthy maidens.
As in the glorious time of the Romans, the
collar is a symbol of what a slave means to her proprietor. Thus it is with the graduates that pass
through our hallowed halls. You, as the guardian
of the woman in your stewardship, must take it upon yourself to endow her with
a collar as befit her station in your life.
Every woman here has been awarded a collar of achievement that is only
award those fit to leave this academy.
It is made of gleaming brass and inlaid with silver gilt. ‘In Muneris Delecto’ is inscribed on each to
show your chosen one’s devotion to you.
The number inscribed is her personal credential assigned each alumnus. The woman can wear this in pride and honour of
her achievements. However, it is not
your collar for her, a symbol of how much status you hold in being her master
and husband.
The collar
is not only a decorative symbol as it is also a practical device in which to
instruct her without you having to say a word.
Below I have enumerated the ‘Laws Of The Leash’ in which your lady has
been trained and you should use or you will find her lapse in memory.
LAWS OF THE LEASH
A gentle but firm pull on the leash will
convey to your companion that she is to follow your lead forward at the pace you
have set. Make sure that the leash remains
taut for it is her cue as to how to maintain her stride. It is the most basic of commands and one that
as graduate will accomplished with great skill . I must note here that all of our pupils learn
these commands without the benefit of sight as they are blindfolded and have to trust completely what they have
been taught.
Letting the leash grow slack so as to touch
below her collar is an indication for her to slow and stop within a step or two
so as to be directly behind you, her steward.
A short, firm pull on her leash will
communicate to her that you intend to increase your speed at once. Once you have obtained the quickened pace
that you want, then bring the leash taut as you would for the basic following
command.
To slow the speed of your ward, let your
lead grow slack then give it a gentle, sharp tug with your wrist. Once your canter has been established, then
proceed be bringing the leash taut as in the following command.
Changing the direction of your ward is simply pulling it in the direction in
which you intend to lead. Pulling to the
right will let her know that you want to turn in that course. Be mindful that sudden changes Should
be avoided unless using a shortened leash or choking a longer leash.
To have your lady step backward, you must ‘ripple’
your slack leash. She will continue to
do as ordered if so long as you continue to ‘ripple’ the leash.
These ‘Laws Of The Leash’ when coupled
with the ‘Laws Of The Crop’ discussed in a later chapter will allow you, here
Master and steward, to control her movements as you wish. It is now proper to discuss the varied
leashes that you may elect to use and the materials from which they can be
manufactured.
The most widely used leash in the long
leash which varies from two to three arms lengths as each should be made with the
Masters size in mind. Most are of
leather, but chain and rope will do as well.
A long leash will allow you to shorten or ‘choke’ the lead if you so
desire and use the tail of the leash as a crop.
With practice, one can dressage your ward blindfolded nearly anywhere
you wish to journey.
A short leash is no more than an arm’s
length long. You should not need to ‘choke’
this style of lead as it is already shortened.
However, this style of leash will not allow for the versatility of using
the tail as a crop. These leads can be
made of leather, chain or rope.
The catchpole lead, a remnant of the
Medieval ‘Man Catcher’, is used seldom and I do not recommend since it tends to
be to unforgiving to your loving ward.
Most are of wood or metal and are an arm’s length or two in size.
Dependent upon the design of the collar you
choose for your fair lady, you may find you can use stay leads which extend
from the sides of the collar and are meant simply to anchor your ward. These can vary greatly in length and
material.
Just as the collar is a badge of loyalty
for your ward, the leash is the symbol of your loyalty to the lady that has
devoted herself to you. The leash or
lead is usually made of leather or chain.
A leather lead can be highly personal, being tooled with ornamentations
and inscriptions or braided in intricate patterns and even decorated with bits
of polished metal. Leather offers a
comfort, warmth and suppleness that is unmatched by even the finest of
chain. A leash of chain offers a show of
strength as well as the richness of the gleam of brass, bronze, iron or steel.
The chain leash offers the same suppleness as its leather brother but must be
used with care lest it harms your lady when strapping her or instructing her
movements. In summary, make your leash
the symbol of your cherishment and devotion of your lady.
It is the proper time to discuss the
cousin to the collar, the venerable yoke.
Mention of this device brings images of lowing oxen and peasants working
the fields. Being that as it may, the
different variations of the yoke can provide a means to punish, to restrain and
to reinforce your relationship with your lady.
The yoke is quite simply a collar with the
means to restrain the hands as well. The
traditional yoke is fastened both around the lady’s throat and then her wrists
will be held out to either side for about a comfortable arms length. It can be fashioned from metal or from
wood. In either case, you must allow for
some padding as it chaffs the skin raw.
Another version is shaped like a square.
Even in recent times, this type of yoke is used as a type of torture for
is difficult to rest and sleep while wearing it. The third variety of yoke I will mention here
is one that is termed The Fiddle for its very shape. The Fiddle yoke holds ones hands in front
rather than to the sides. This variation
of the yoke makes the use of the leash as a form of command difficult, so verbal
commands must take precedence.
As with the collar, the yoke can be
artistically decorated as such should denote the value you put upon your lady. She has been schooled to be proud to wear her
collar and should feel the same sort of pride with any yoke that you might
bestow upon her. But be warned yet again
about the inherent nature of the yoke and its adverse effects on the female
anatomy.
A body harness of rich leather or chain is
appropriate to use within the confines of hearth and homestead. It is as much for adornment as for the practical
application of restraints. The fine web
of leather or metal accentuates the finer features of a lady’s lithe form and
will make her feel as desired as Helen of Troy.
It is also of use when anchoring the wrists of ankles of a lady in
ligotage for games best played in the confines of the bed chamber.
