'Lioness on a Cheesegrater' explained.

[thunderlizard]

Actually, later (I think) ancient Athenian adultery laws are jolly interesting. Adultery carried a heavier sentence than rape, because the rapist has merely corrupted the woman's body, but the adulterer has corrupted her mind too. If you caught your wife in the act with another man, failing to either kill him on the spot or bring him to justice could carry a death penalty.

[Bunk]

Actually, later (I think) ancient Athenian adultery laws are jolly interesting. Adultery carried a heavier sentence than rape, because the rapist has merely corrupted the woman's body, but the adulterer has corrupted her mind too. If you caught your wife in the act with another man, failing to either kill him on the spot or bring him to justice could carry a death penalty.

What happened to the woman?

[thunderlizard]

What happened to the woman?

I'm not sure, and it would be interesting to find out. I expect nothing in terms of legal punishment, as she would have been entirely the husband's responsibility and I don't think you could bring a prosecution against a woman.

[DaveB]

Mmmmmmm, radishes.

Were they talking about yer salad variety or the 18" long Mooli variety?

Prince George: Honestly, Blackadder, I don't know why I'm bothering to get dressed. As soon as I get to the Naughty Hellfire Club, I'll be de-bagged and radished for non-payment of debts.

Blackadder: "Radished", sir?

Prince George: Yes. They pull your britches down, and push a large radish right up your—

Blackadder: Yes, yes, yes, alright, sir! [pauses] There's no need to hammer it home.

Prince George: As a matter of fact, they do often—

Blackadder: No, NO!