How we cite our quotes: (Book.Chapter.Section.Paragraph)
Quote #10
To him she was still the delicate child that needed a father's watchful eye. To desire her physically would be as far from his mind as the crime of incest. (2.4.7.3)
Once Beret goes through her mental decline, Per Hansa stops thinking of her as a lover. In his mind, Beret is more like a child or a sister. This development is unfortunate, because Beret still loves Hansa deeply (as a lover).