## Now Rachel ##

The word "now" is used here to mark a change from the story to background information about Rachel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])

## saddle ##

a seat placed on the back of an animal so a person can ride on it

## that I cannot stand up before you ##

"because I am unable to stand up in your presence"

## for I am having my period ##

This refers to the time of the month when a woman bleeds from her womb. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])