"Is that a wise promise to be making so soon?"
The promise in the first words made Conan's blood race.
He believes that nothing is more important than a promise made between men.
"There have been too many promises made that were not fulfilled."
"I was only fulfilling a promise made a long time ago to an honorable man."
And yes, a promise made between a husband and wife was important.
Okay, I don't think you would break a promise made that way.
A promise made in a contract which is less than a condition.
He has never broken a commitment or promise made to me.
What a foolish promise to make, the human officer thought.