[Ansteorra] In defense of courtesy

[Elisabeth B. Zakes]

On 10/8/06, Ceallach mac Donal <ceallach at dwarfworks.com> wrote:
> Hmmm.  I have seen quite often the opposite occur, when a lady escorts
> her lord or a unattached male friend into court.  Not as often true,
> but probably once for every two times I have the example you provide.
> I wonder if perhaps this is newer behavior?
>
> Idly musing,
> Ceallach mac Donal

I don't escort Tivar, I accompany him, as he does me, and we have done
so for 25 years, so I wouldn't call it new behaviour on our part, at
least. To my mind, it's kindness to let half of the pair be present
for something involving the other half.

Aethelyan Moondragon
Bryn Gwlad