Bordarius, a term and distinction introduced by the Normans, was a bondman able not only to furnish a house, but also to stock a small farm which he enjoyed under the title of bord lands, whence he furnished the Lord's board with eggs, poultry, and the other cibarious produce of his farm.

Well, your recitations just brought down the house, Anne. That sad one was simply splendid.

Ta for the cup of tea.

Having firmly nailed my colours to the Berytan mast, I have simply to offer my case as an ill-favoured thing …