ABSTRACT
1 The order in which nobles, commoners and slaves stand must be laid down. Each one must have a definite place, for standing and sitting in the presence of kings are both alike [in having different degrees]; the same order must be observed in standing as in sitting. The principal members of his private staff stand near and around the throne, such as arms-bearers, cup-bearers and the like; and if anyone tries to stand among them the chamberlain of the court will send him away, and likewise if he sees an!, stranger or unsuitable person among any group he will shout at ‘m and not let him stand there.
