Even the coins in the offertory were accredited with magical value; there were numerous popular superstitions about the magical value of communion silver as a cure for illness or a lucky charm against danger.

European chain mail was rarely made after 1600 figures suits of plate armor from the Maximilian period (1500-1540) in which mail was used for brayettes or groin defenses (op. cit., figs. 65, 67, 72, 75, 91).

The fromagier will guide you through the day’s choices and provide you with an aperitif tasting to pair with your rare-find cheese.

But I am no gumptionless Eve, that he should beguile me.