In the eleventh century the Norse kings probably had an immediate retinue of about ninety men, excluding menial servants and hangers on. |
David, reacting to James' untimely outburst, commanded his retinue of elite combatants to fight their way to the exit. |
On his land, the Lord owned a hearth-hall, within which he housed his retinue of warriors. |
Land was held in customary tenure, the largest holdings by 250 daimyos, each with his retinue of dependent samurai. |
I am travelling to the capital to meet with the King tomorrow, you will accompany my retinue and I will give you the details of the mission once we reach the capital city. |
They don't hide behind a retinue of handlers and lawyers and public-relations fools. |