the king's feet until the king goes to the chamber. [1]The protection of the cook is from the time he shall begin to cook the first collop until he shall place the last dish before the king and the queen. [2]The protection of the server of the court is from the time he shall begin to distribute the food until the last shall have had his portion. [3]The protection of the mead brewer is from the time he shall begin to prepare the mead vat until he shall cover it. [4]The protection of the butler is from the time he shall begin to empty the mead vat until he shall finish. [5]The protection of the court physician is from the time he goes to visit the sick with the king's leave, until he comes again to the court. [6]The protection of the doorkeeper of the hall is to conduct the person the length of his arm and his rod towards the porter, for he is to receive him. [7]The protection of the porter is to retain the person until the chief of the household comes through the gate towards his lodging; and then let the refugee proceed in safety.[8] [9]Similar is the protection of the doorkeeper [of the chamber] to that of his fellow.[10]
