[RE: minstrel: Complaints of boredom at feasts]

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Vivien said:
I also object to noise that rises high enough that performers cannot be 
heard by those making an effort to listen to them from a short distance.  
People can't really converse in that sort of noise, either.

Well said.  I have to add:  I was once invited to harp before the high 
table (sadly, near the end of the feast.)  The volume of conversation was 
so high that I literally could not hear myself play.  One member of the 
royalty, who *wanted* to hear the harping, came and sat on the floor next 
to me & leaned her ear against the side of my harp so she could hear  
(after which we both went outside to the bardic starting up in a quiet 
corner.)

That's *too* loud!.

regards

Rowen Brithwallt

"I do not resent growing older - many are not granted that privilege."


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