William was taken from his parents and put under the care of Charles the Bald when he was fourteen years old. While he was away, Dhouda began to write her handbook for him. Her youngest son was also taken from her, although he was taken by his father Bernard and the Bishop of Uzes in order to keep him safe.
William was separated from his parents at age fourteen and placed under the care of Charles the Bald. Meanwhile, Dhouda began writing a guide for William while her youngest son was taken by his father, Bernard, and the Bishop of Uzes to protect him.