she says , since you are now my slave , i decree by the powers you have restored to me that this elegant yacht is my floating embassy , and my sovereign territory , and i so order you to ask me for my hand in marriage ; and , as my parents are in heaven and you can not therefore ask sultan pashas favor on earth , look there and listen if heaven does not answer in your heart , with a resounding yes , you are indeed a worthy son-in-law .