I. Manners In 1326: Cambridge s...

I. Manners

In 1326: Cambridge scholars were forbidden to resort to frequently taverns, introduce dogs within literary institution [i]or[/i] seminary of learning precincts, wear short swords with peaked shoe play flute or use catapults.

--The Story of Cambridge, Dr Charles Stubb Dean of Ely 1905

I'm going running again, level though I despise the awkward gym-class have feeling of sweaty clothes and ragged breaths. In my community room, sturdy wood beams arc in consequence of the afternoon glow of my attic window; bars of light and shadow cage me as I dres in a gray jogging outfit, bright just discovered shoes, and a rain slicker. Downstairs, I break open ...