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The King's Waiters
« on: Saturday 27 June 09 20:57 UTC (UK) »
Does anyone know who the King's Waiters were?
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Re: The King's Waiters
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 27 June 09 21:08 UTC (UK) »
They were customs officers.  Similar to Tide Waiters who were 18th  century customs officers whose job it was to board ships as they came in on the tide.  Their duty was to prevent smuggling.

Fuller explanation given in Ancient and Rightful Customs by Edward Carson.

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