Rere-suppers, 387, 393-395, 467. Kibalds, or lechers, a class of niediceval society, 85, 104, 178. Ridels, 403. Riding, 115, 311—315, 495, 496. Riding, pn JLidice against, 313. Kings, their imponance in the middle ages, 266—269. Roads, insecurity of the, 77, 326, 436. Robbers, 326, 327. R(jy-qui-ne-ment, game of, 232, 233. Kuelle, of the bed, 404. s. Salt, its importance at table, and superstition concerning it, 362; cust jms relating to it, 459. Scholars, begging, 339. Schools, 117—119. Scissors, 109. Seats, among the Anglo-Saxons, 31, 41; among the Anglo-Normans, 94—97; in the fitteenth centuy, 369, 370; after the Reformation, 472—474. Servants, crnel treatment of, by the Anglo- Saxon ladies, 56, 57. Sei vants, how to be governed, 277; how treated, 278; riotous and ungovernable, 313, 424. Service, yoaiiggentlemen going to seek, 269, 272. Settle, the, 97,401. Shalm, the musical instrument, 186, 187. Side-saddles, used by women, 72, 115,311—313. Sitting, etiquette in, 293. Soler, of a house, 12, S3, 126—128 Spectacles, 439. Speiise, the, 133. Spinning, an occupation of the ladies, 238, 426, 4b2. Squirrels, domesticated, 384—3^6, cooked for the table, 355, 356. Stocks, as a punishment, 59, 116, Subtilty, an ornamental device at table, 355, 393. Supernaculum, explanation of the term, 468. Supi.ers, 246, 247, 391, 395. 397. Suiiper, rere, 387, 393—395, 467. Swad.lling of babies, 48, 50, 402, 494. Sweetmeats, use of, 467. T. Table, manners at, 161, 162, 363, 364, 366—369. Tables, of the Angl.>-Siixons, 21, 42; of the Nor- mans, 94; Early English, 139; in the fifteenth century, 364, 371, 374; of the subsequent period 471. Tables, arrangement of, in the hall, 153. Tables for books, 340, 341. Table dormant, 139, 365. Tables, folding, 450, 453, 454. Tables with leaves, 450. Tables, for writing, 440, 450. Tables, game of, 40, 217—220. Tabor, the musical instrument, 183, 193, used to rouse game, 308, 309. Tambourine, the, 188. Tapestry for the walls of houses, 19, 20, 160, 244, 371,450,474. Taverns, Anglo-Saxon, 75, 77; Anglo-Norman, 113; early English, 258, 333—327; in the fif- teenth century, 436—439. Tavern-keepers, their extortions, 215. Thane's seat, 62. Timepieces, 477,478. Toilette, the, among the Anglo-Saxons, 59; among the English, 260, 491. Top, game of, 235, 236. Torches, use of, 254, 377. Towns, 65, 66. Travelling, among the Anglo-Saxons, 75—78; among the Anglo-Normans, 114—116; among the English, 319—327. Trencher, the, 158. Truckle-beds, 408. Trumpet, 189. Tumblers, for drinking, origin of the name, 6. u. Umbrellas, used by the Anglo-Saxons, 75. Vessels used at table, 25, 34, 150. Villains, how regarded by the Normans, 101. Vine, the, cultivated in England, 33, 99, 296. Visitors, how received, 141, 142. w. Waghe, difference between this word and wall, 12. Wakes, village, 67. Walking, rules for behaviour in, 290—293. Washing, before and after meals, 156, 367, 368, 396,397. Weaving, as practised by the ladies, 109, 237, 4J6, 427, 482, 483. Well, the, 86, 361. Whips, 235, Mb. Windows, 83, 121, 134. Windows, -with seats, 373, 374. Wine, 33, 90. Woman, hercharacteramongthe Anglo-Saxons, 52, 53. Wnmen, their occupations, 62, 53, 108, 109, 237 — 239; their want of delicacy in the middle ages, 274; treated with rudeness, 275; instruc- tions to them, 275; acted as doctors, 27fi, 279; poisoners, 279, 431; frequenters of taverns, 2b2, 420, 437—439; education and employment of gentlewomen, 3x3, 3s4, 419, 426; their undomestic character, 420; addicted to gamb- ling and drinking, 483—4-5; their manner of ri ing. See Side-sacldle, Pillion Writing, implements of, 96, 117, 266, 340, 341, 439. IRTUE, PKlMli KOAD, LO.NDON.
