Medieval bores and boars: after the feast
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Medieval bores and boars: after the feast
Three men at the end of a medieval feast: an abbot bores his neighbour, while his other guest tries not to fall asleep. A monk carries away a boars head on a platter out of the hall. Date: Medieval
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Abbot Asleep Banquet Boar Boring Conversation Dinner Feast Guest Irritated Monk Neighbour Platter Speaker Tired Unhappy Bores
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Amidst the merriment and merriment of a Medieval feast, three men linger at the table as the festivities begin to wind down. The abbot, a portly figure with a stern expression, bores his neighbor with an endless stream of tales, oblivious to the man's growing irritation. The second guest, his eyes heavy with fatigue, tries to stifle a yawn, struggling to keep his eyes open. Meanwhile, a monk in simple brown robes approaches the table, carrying a large platter bearing the head of a freshly hunted boar. The sight of the bloodied and grotesque head, along with the pungent smell of roasted meat and ale, only adds to the tired guests' sense of unease. The end of the feast brings a mix of emotions: relief for some, disappointment for others, and a sense of duty for the monk, who will likely spend the rest of the night preparing the hall for the next gathering. As the men exchange weary glances, it's clear that the social scene of the Medieval world was not always an easy one to navigate, even after the food had been consumed and the wine had run dry.
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