A History of Domestic Manners and Sentiments in England During the Middle AgesNote No. 109 — Chapter VIII · THE OLD ENGLISH HALL.—THE KITCHEN, AND ITS CIRCUMSTANCES.—THE DINNER-TABLE.—MINSTRELSY.Reading editionNo. 109. Washing before Dinner.◇Copy noteReturn to CHAPTER VIII. THE OLD ENGLISH HALL.—THE KITCHEN, AND ITS CIRCUMSTANCES.—THE DINNER-TABLE.—MINSTRELSY.