He shall put on cleaners for every one.
Of the Panter.
He carries 3 loaves cut square for trenchers, and the covered Saltcellar, 2 Carving-knives, and sets the 3rd, and a spoon to his lord.
Of the Lord’s Knives, (Bread, and Washing.)
The hafts of 2 are laid outwards, that of the 3rd inwards, and the spoon handle by it.
More trencher loaves are set, and wine served to the Duchess.
2 Trencher-loaves, and salt, to the lord’s son; and 1 loaf and saltcellar set at the end of the table.
Then 3 loaves of white bread are brought, and 1 coarse loaf is put in the Alms-dish.
To assay bread, the Panter kneels, the Carver cuts him a slice, and he eats it.
The Ewerer strains water into his basins, on the upper one of which is a towel folded dodgily.