Re: Re: Inns and outs

From: Benedict Adamson <badamson_at_...>
Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2002 16:56:02 +0000


Andrew Barton wrote:
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> I've seen references, though, to 'hostels' in Ireland in the sagas.
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Passing references in Cattlelords & Clansmen (step forward, John Hughes), mainly (so far, I've not finished it yet) about the social obligations of those responsible for running them. Apparently somewhat attached to a king's household. Perhaps they acted as a kind of sub contracted royal hospitality. In Gloranthan terms, perhaps something for Issaries thanes to do.

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