Speaking Tudor - Hugh - 1-27-2010
Hugh, a visitor from 1537 and a character in HER HIGHNESS FIRST MURDER:
I am a simple man, and to me simple things hold the most interest. There is something in your time that I like very much, and that is your clothing.
Now I must say that it is not as fine-looking as my Welsh Guard uniform, which
has a grand and jaunty flair, but for comfort, your clothes are best.
Nothing I have found here scratches the skin the way woolens do, and most
things keep their color and shape, though you have a very mania for washing
them. I felt quite naked for a while without a proper hat, but Peg found
me something acceptable in dark blue with a gold-colored "M" emblazoned on it.
I find it odd that there are no laws about what a person may wear. I suppose your commoners are glad to be allowed to choose the colors and fabrics they like, but it
is difficult to tell who is noble and who is common among you.
Finally, boots. I have never worn boots that fit my feet so well, right from the first day. Those I was given are actually cut to fit a right or left foot, and this had to be pointed out to me so I did not confuse them. Once I understood the concept, it makes perfect sense, and I wonder why we did not think of it.
All in all, I like the garb of two thousand and ten, although I would not mind a bit more decoration for my own gender. Have you forgotten that it is the male of the species who is supposed to strut and preen and call attention to himself?
I am a simple man, and to me simple things hold the most interest. There is something in your time that I like very much, and that is your clothing.
Now I must say that it is not as fine-looking as my Welsh Guard uniform, which
has a grand and jaunty flair, but for comfort, your clothes are best.
Nothing I have found here scratches the skin the way woolens do, and most
things keep their color and shape, though you have a very mania for washing
them. I felt quite naked for a while without a proper hat, but Peg found
me something acceptable in dark blue with a gold-colored "M" emblazoned on it.
I find it odd that there are no laws about what a person may wear. I suppose your commoners are glad to be allowed to choose the colors and fabrics they like, but it
is difficult to tell who is noble and who is common among you.
Finally, boots. I have never worn boots that fit my feet so well, right from the first day. Those I was given are actually cut to fit a right or left foot, and this had to be pointed out to me so I did not confuse them. Once I understood the concept, it makes perfect sense, and I wonder why we did not think of it.
All in all, I like the garb of two thousand and ten, although I would not mind a bit more decoration for my own gender. Have you forgotten that it is the male of the species who is supposed to strut and preen and call attention to himself?
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