A rough meal was taken, and they then ascended to the rude accommodation which had been provided.

It was one large room, barely furnished.

Upon one side straw was thickly littered down--for in those days beds among the common people were unknown.

In a sort of alcove at the end was a couch with a rough mattress and coverlet.

This Cuthbert took possession of, while his followers stretched themselves upon the straw.
"Methinks," Cnut said, "that it were well that one should keep watch at the door.