a few vocabulary...

"On an autumn afternoon, your dark-tressed mother gave you life."
What does "dark-tressed" mean?

"The boy was friendly but vague, and preferred the company of dogs."
What does "vague" mean when referring to a person?

"The priest posted himself in a chamber to pray."
What does post mean in this context?

"On an autumn afternoon, your dark-tressed mother gave you life."
What does "dark-tressed" mean?

Dark haired. I think.

"The boy was friendly but vague, and preferred the company of dogs."
What does "vague" mean when referring to a person?

He is distant. Doesn't connect well with other people. He's friendly but doesn't make friends.

"The priest posted himself in a chamber to pray."
What does post mean in this context?

situated.