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<DIV>Every one needs it. <BR><BR>On reaching a Lord's gate, give the Porter your
<BR>weapon, and ask leave to go in. <BR><BR>If the master is of low degree, he
will come to <BR>you; if of high, the Porter will take you to him. <BR><BR>At
the Hall-door, take off your hood and gloves. <BR><BR>If the first meal is
beginning, greet the <BR>Steward, bow to the Gentlemen on each side of the
<BR>hall, both right and left; notice the yeomen, <BR>than stand before the
screen till the Marshal or <BR>Usher leads you to the table. <BR><BR>Be sedate
and courteous if you are set with the <BR>gentleman. <BR><BR>Cut your loaf in
two, the top from the bottom; <BR>cut the top crust in 4, and the bottom in 3.
<B! R><BR>Put your trencher before you, and don't eat or <BR>drink till your
Mess is brought from the kitchen, <BR>lest you be thought starved or a glutton.
<BR><BR>Have your nails clean. <BR><BR>Don't bite your bread, but break it.
<BR><BR>Don't quarrel at table, or make grimaces. <BR><BR>Don't cram your cheeks
out with food like an ape, <BR>for if any one should speak to you, you can't
<BR>answer, but must wait. <BR><BR>Don't eat on both sides of your mouth.
<BR><BR>Don't laugh with your mouth full, or sup up your <BR>potage noisily.
<BR><BR>Don't leave your spoon in the dish or on its <BR>side, but clean your
spoon. <BR><BR>Let no dirt off your fingers soil the cloth. <BR><BR>Don't put
into the dish bread that you have once <BR>bitten. <BR><BR>Do not drink wine
beyond your ability to walk and <BR>talk soberly. <BR><BR>Dry your mouth before
you drink. <BR><BR>Don't call for a dish once removed, or spit on <BR>the table:
that's rude. <BR><BR>Don't scratch your dog. <BR><BR>If ! you blow your nose,
clean your hand; wipe it <BR>with your skirt or pu t it through your tippet.
<BR><BR>Don't pick your teeth at meals, or drink with <BR>food in your mouth, as
you may get choked, or <BR>killed, by its stopping your wind. <BR><BR>Tell no
tale to harm or shame your companions. <BR><BR>Don't stroke the cat or dog.
<BR><BR>Don't dirty the table cloth with your knife. <BR><BR>Don't blow on your
food, or put your knife in <BR>your mouth, or wipe your teeth or eyes with the
<BR>table cloth. <BR><BR>If you sit by a good man, don't put your knee <BR>under
his thigh. <BR><BR>Don't hand your cup to any one with your back <BR>towards
him. <BR><BR>Don't lean on your elbow, or dip your thumb into <BR>your drink, or
your food into the salt cellar: <BR>Thant is a vice. <BR><BR>Don't spit in the
basin you wash in or loosely(?) <BR>before a man of God. <BR><BR>On rising,
empty your bladder and belly, nose and <BR>lungs. <BR><BR>Cleanse your whole
body. <BR><BR>Say your Prayers. <BR><BR>Walk gently, go to stool. <BR><BR>Work
in the forenoon. <B! R><BR>Always wear a precious stone in a ring; hold a
<BR>crystal in your mouth; for the virtue of precious <BR>stones is great.
<BR><BR>Eat only twice a day. <BR><BR>Don't drink between dinner and supper.
<BR><BR>Don't have one fixed hour for your meals. <BR><BR>In Winter eat in hot,
well-aired places. <BR><BR>Fast for a day now and then. <BR><BR>Eat more at
supper than dinner. <BR><BR>After meals, wash your face, and clean your
<BR>teeth, chat and walk soberly. <BR><BR>Don't sit up late. <BR><BR>Before bed,
rub your body gently. <BR><BR>Undress by a fire in Winter, and warm your
<BR>garments well. <BR><BR>Put off your cares with your clothes, and take
<BR>them up again in the morning. <BR><BR></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Julina de Beaumont</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Chronicler, Barony of Ponte Alto</FONT></DIV>
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