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).

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.

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

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