Jill Thiel (I forget her SCA name) then offered to make a flying pig out of rice-crispy-treat material (!), which was brought before their Majesties to peals of laughter.

The capable and long-suffering Lady Catalina took it upon herself to make an absolutely BEAUTIFUL subtlety out of period fruit-leather. They were Yngvar and Caryl's devices, and they looked like stained glass. Unfortunately, in the rush to pack the cooler friday night, they were crushed almost beyond recognition by a thoughtlessly placed hotel pan. In the morning, when we unpacked the cooler to begin making the soup, we had to try to explain to the health inspector why our hands were covered with what appeared to be grease or ink. Well, we discovered the source, and poor Catalina was more crushed than her work was. Like a true artist, however, she rose to the challenge once the shock wore off, and actually succeeded in repairing them in record time! They were presented to their Majesties as planned, and very much appreciated. Catalina deserves our unending praise for making the best of a beastly situation.