I am almost finished with “Excaliber”. I have been reading the Arther stories for a week or so now and I cant say I have ever read a better story. I am addicted to the characters. I know when it is through I will miss them very much. (dont worry, I realize that they are not real.) However, here I am again to anoy you with questions. Much like Derfel anoys Merlin with his, “foolish questions”. 1. What is mead exactly? Is it still made? I realize its an alcoholic drink, but what is it made from? 2. It seams as though people didnt have last names back then. Is that the case? If so when did they start using last names? 3. In a way you make it sound as if the Britons were a people scratching around in the dirt before the romans arrived and introduced them to many things they may never have even dreamed of. (and I don’t mean to be insulting.) Is this the case? If so what do you think were the major contributions that came from the Roman ocupation? Again thanks for the stories. If you keep writing, I’ll keep reading. Don Sawyer