The extent of the director’s energy — or it might be truer to say mania — is shown by the variety exhibited within each type of weapon: shape, size, design, and weight were there in a kaleidoscope to suit apparently all tastes. The price-list naturally varied accordingly. It would seem that the main trade was in the homelier articles, that is to say in canes, straps and belts. A specialty was the series of Tawzes, the Scottish punitive instrument.
Chastisement Across the Ages6
