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THE COURT

Beauty is a gift from god.

But without obedience it is wasted

A magazine for women

INSIDE

The Latest style tips! Whatto Wear!

Marriage or Love?

Letters to the Editor

Update your social calendar

with the latest events.

And the newest deaths.

And much more!

By Sarah Palmer


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INDEX

Cover

What You Should Know............................................Page 1

Fashion and Jewelry....................................................Page 2

Advertisements...........................................................Page 3

Letter to the Editor-From a Noble Woman................Page 4

Letter to the Editor-From a Peasant Woman.............Page 5

Upcoming Events.........................................................Page 6

Obituaries.....................................................................Page 7

By Talia Pepin


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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Chivalry Code for

Women What is it that makes eventhe youngest of knights protect alady to the end? Ladies of the courthave been taking for granted therespect that is shown to them bythese knights and Noblemen.Chivalry is a Code for women. Noble ladies are put up on apedestal as pure and virtuousfollowing the example of the great

virgin mother. With such animpossible task set for us there iscomfort in the knowledge that wewill forever be protected by men.Through all the terrible wars andillnesses it is nice to know that youwill forever command the respectand protection because of the codefor women.

Marriage or Love There have been somewhispers in the shadows about the

concept of love before duty. That itis more honorable to marry for lovethen for your honor. Well I feel thatit is my job to stop this insanenotion right here. Marriage isarranged for the good of the familyand the girl. The dowry is animportant part of our world. IfGods will is that you should lovethen it will come after marriage.

Girls you must have faith inyour family and believe that theyhave your best interests at heart.They will make a match that willnot only benefit you but the wholefamily. This is the true meaning ofmarriage not love helping yourfamily and ensuring your ownfuture.

By Sarah Palmer


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The latest trends infashion and jewelry have been

portrayed by the noble women

throughout the land. Since

peasants have little money to

spend on clothing their trends

are of no importance. They

wear long ugly gowns that do

not reflect the latest trends.

Instead for clothing advice

look to the royals or nobles ofthe land. Their fur-lined

garments and long wide

gowns with embroidery on the

edges are beautiful. Their

fitted tunics and hose reflect

their personal style as well as

social class. Royals are the

only ones allowed to wear

purple or gold silk. During

these times of the crusades

more and more fine silks,

satins, damasks, brocades,

velvets and broaches are being

brought to our land. We hoard

the viciously but for good

reason. The more jewels andsatin you wear the higher you

are on the social ladder. The

form fitting shape with tight

lacing and corsets are also

popular currently and

although it makes it hard to

breathe it gives you a

wonderful shape that the men

love. The pointed headdress

and double horn is also

currently in fashion with

different type and size veils

depending on the woman.

Shoes, although sometimes

uncomfortable were pointed

with exaggerated toes. Leatherstudded belts show signs of

money as well as gloves.

Broaches and rings were also a

sign of royalty or high upper

class.

FASHION AND JEWELRY

By Talia Pepin


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ADVERTISEMENTS

WANTED: A woman

to work as a baker for

our shop.

Needs to be a good

baker and will receivesome pay.

HELP WANTED: A goodspinner and seamstress to work

for the noble house of Berkeley.

Lodging and meals provided.

FOR SALE

Red/Maroon Dress with

gold stitching and belt.

Beautiful dress for daily

wear. Headdress included.

By Talia Pepin


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To the scribe of this

magazine,

As the wife of a noble

lord I have many duties that I

am responsible for for my

daily duties. As my daily

routine I begin by attending

mass at dawn with our

morning prayers. Then my

ladies in waiting serve me and

pick out my outfit. I dress and

eat breakfast in the main

dining hall. The we discuss

tournaments, betrothals,marriages, poetry and courtly

love. Then throughout the

day I oversee the education of

young girls that have been

sent to my household to learn

manners and get a good

education. Sometimes when

my husband is away I look

over the finances and collect

the rent, as well as

supervising the farming and

settling disputes. After these

discussions I have a

midmorning meal and

prayers. Then I attend to my

housewifely duties supervising

the meals and stores. After

my regular duties I sometimeshave leisure time for dancing

practice and embroidery. I

have an evening prayer with a

nighttime meal and then

entertainment, including

music, dancing, juggling,

acrobatics, and jesters. Before

bed I have final nighttime

prayers and my day is

through. I begin this over

again the next day, as routine

is very important to our

society. This routine,

although proper and

important is tiresome and I

wish for more activity within

my daily routine. Please help

me.Signed most graciously,

Elizabeth Beaton of

Yorkshire

LIFE AS A NOBLE

By Talia Pepin


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Dearest Ladies of theCourt, I will not disclosemy name for the sake ofprivacy especially sincewhat I am about toimpart to you is ratherpersonal. I amapproaching myseventeenth year and amstill working on the smalllot of land designated tomy father. The problem

that plagues at my mindis I am lacking in suitorsand I fear that I willbecome an old maid. Awoman of my age shouldbe married and runningher own household. I

know my place as adaughter of Eve this iswhy I work hard and

long. I am up at thecrack of dawn,sometimes earlier in thesummers to get to work.I spend my day dutifullypreparing the food,washing, working out inthe fields, making thepreserves, and lookingafter the other children

and animals. The workin the fields ends at dusk.In order to make moremoney I sell cheese andmilk as well as doing oddjobs. Yet I am without ahusband.

Most of the girls my ageare with child or theirsecond or even third, but

I fear that I will becomean old spinster alone andbitter. My father is happyfor my help but angers atthe extra mouth to feed.I have begun to considerjoining the GilbertineOrder, one of the fewconvents that acceptmere peasants. In truth I

owe God for he sent mea traveling nun who wasliterate and taught mewhen I was little. Tell meladies of The Courtwhat should I do?

LIFE AS A PEASANT

By Sarah Palme


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Ourupcoming events

include a feast in

honor of the Lord

Marcus of

Weddingtons

daughter,

Catherines

marriage to the

Earl of Yorkshires

son, Henry be held

at their manor

tomorrow evening.The entire village is

invited to indulge

in this feast as a

celebration of two

families coming

together in this

sacred sacrament of

marriage. A ball

will also be held

this week in honor

of the High Lord

Henrys son

Thomass betrothal

to the DukeCharles of

Hillshires daught

Elizabeth. The

Duchess of

Hillshire is holdin

this ball at their

manor. It is a

private ball that

you must be invit

to. Also this week

the Prince William

of Yorkshire is

getting married to

the Princess ofDilston.

UPCOMING EVENTS

By Talia Pepin


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OBITUARIESElizabeth Brently diedin a terrible accident onthe fifth of September.The young lady fell from

h e r s p o o k e d h o r s ePenelope. She got aninfection from her injuriesand even with bleedingshe couldnt be saved. Weare all sad to see such ablooming young lady pass.

At fourteen her husband isleft to take care of theirtwo children. A closed

funeral will take place but you can still think of herin your prayers.

Helen KettlerLaura FreelendSarah TullyLana Cerner

These women all died in doinwomens most important jobbringing new life into this worldThis is how we serve the lordour God. Still sometimes Gosees fit to take the womans lifeOn this day we mourn theipassing but welcome the new

joys that have entered thbeautiful world.

Black Death and Other DeathsBeldon Bradford Steve Freeman Neville Greens Ernest BentlyRegan Bently Benjamin Bently Robin Hood Archibald LeachTrevor Walder David Tennent Tom Baker John SmithEgar Lenfield Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes Arthur PendragonTrumel Cruz James Bond James Moriarty Kate WinseltAlain Rellen Taylor Palmer Harry Selter John DoeChristopher Larner Jeane Conslle Carmen Lenter Cour t SargentNatalie Woods Olivia Broadrick Elizabeth Swan Edward Cullen

LadyAnn Rensworthpassed peacefully into thenext world yesterday night.She died at the ripe old age

of forty-five after her ribcage was slowly bent inupon itself by her evert i g h t e n i n g c o r s e t ,suffocating her. Anne was awonderful hostess and willbe dearly missed. Herfriends remember herfondly as a true lady whowas dedicated to her duties.

She was always proud andknew her place. Thefuneral will be held on thisSunday. Come say yourfinal good-byes to a truelady of The Court.

By Sarah Palm


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NEXT WEEK....

Do not miss next

weeks answers to

the two letters to the

editor in this issue.

How to Wear A

Corset Comfortably

How to Win Over aSuitor

Should Peasants Be

Allowed to WearSatin?

ALL FEATURED

NEXT WEEKBy Talia Pepin

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