 There were very few reported sales of husbands , and from a modern perspective , selling a wife like a chattel is degrading , even when considered as a form of divorce . Nevertheless , most contemporary reports hint at the women 's independence and sexual vitality : " The women are described as ' fine @-@ looking ' , ' buxom ' , ' of good appearance ' , ' a comely @-@ looking country girl ' , or as ' enjoying the fun and frolic heartily ' " . 
