Precious Time

by W. J. May

  Refectory -- A communal dining hall. Same termed used in Tudor times.

  Scriptorium -- A Medieval writing room in which scrolls were also housed.

  Used for English classes and still store some of the older books from the Tudor reign (regarding tatùs).

  Privy Council -- Secret council and "arm of the government" similar to the CIA, etc… In Tudor times, the Privy Council was King Henry's board of advisors and helped run the country.