For any follower visiting the cook, 1d.
A fine of 1d. for any man appearing in a foul shirt, untied shoes, or torn doublet.
A fine of 1d. for any stranger's room left for four hours after he has dressed.
A fine of 1d. if the hall be not cleansed by eight in winter and seven in summer.
The porter to be fined 1d. if the court-gate be not shut during meals.
A fine of 3d. if the stairs be not cleaned every Friday after dinner.
All these fines were deducted by the steward at the quarterly payment of wages.
Hindoo Oaths.
The Hindoos regard the Ganges as a sacred river. It is a common practice in British Courts to "swear" Hindoo witnesses upon the waters of the Ganges, just as Christians are sworn upon the Bible.