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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Greetings, fellow patrons,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>If any Gentle Person in the tavern knows of a
period fruitcake recipe, would that person please respond, off list, to my
plea. I am certain that fruit cake-like substances existed pre-1600, but,
just as the effort to document stollen eventually went bust over guild secrets,
I am having trouble with fruit cake. Any help will be
appreciated.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>On a different topic, I did not realize that the
debate over rapier versus heavy fighting was still going on. I have fought
both styles and each has its attraction. The personality of the
participant seems to dictate the preference. Personally, I like
both. But then, I believe that (almost) anything to which you devote your
entire concentration can be rewarding.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>One of the things I appreciate about rapier
fighting is the fact that one cannot become a Peer or King by doing it. As
a result, the practitioners practice for the joy of the exercise and not for any
tangible reward. As an former sensei used to say, "Training is
contant, but meaningless." By which I took him to mean that training is a
valid end in and of itself. No cookies required. Just my two pence
worth. Barkeep, a round for the house and a pastie for the lad in the
corner.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Werhener</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>