After the fish came venison, followed by wild boar, chickens, and other meats.

After these confections, composed chiefly of honey, were placed on the table.

The king and Prince Alfred pledged their guests when they drank.

No forks were used, the meat as cut being taken up by pieces of bread to the mouth.

During the meal a harper played and sung.
Edmund observed the decorum with which his royal hosts fed, and the care which they took to avoid dipping their fingers into their saucers or their plates.