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  • [Sidenote: Cover the bed with a coverlet, spread out the bench covers and cushions, set up the headsheet and pillow, remove the urinal and basin,]

    Early English Meals and Manners Frederick James Furnivall 1867

  • Cover the bed with a coverlet, spread out the bench covers and cushions, set up the headsheet and pillow, remove the urinal and basin, lay carpets round the bed, and with others dress the windows and cupboard, have a fire laid.

    Early English Meals and Manners Frederick James Furnivall 1867

  • If your lord will take a nap after his meal, have ready kerchief, comb, pillow and headsheet (don’t let him sleep too long), water and towel.

    Early English Meals and Manners Frederick James Furnivall 1867

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