[Bards] A mildly amusing thought on bowing courtesies.

[Jay Rudin]

Duchess Willow wrote:

> Unclaimed titles in the SCA are a question. The title Marques is not
> used in the SAC. Whether or not you could use it if you are of a
> higher rank is a question.

There is a clear heraldic answer, by the way.  A Duke who is not a Marquis 
cannot call himself a Marquis, just as he cannot call himself a Viscount, 
Baron, or Master if he does not have those titles.

Robin of Gilwell / Jay Rudin