07-13-2012, 09:02 PM
Quote: ...it may also simply be referring to the trade (rather than production) of commodities such as wine, exotic foods, textiles etc, and the implication that closer tribes focused more on agriculture and trade as a source of wealth than raiding and warring.
I'd certainly agree with that.
Quote: So although it could be referring to the brooches and perfumes that are associated with women but which may have been worn by the 'wrong sort' of male,
May I ask what you mean by "wrong sort" of male?
Moi Watson
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
