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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!
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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