That might be possible. Back home the Renaissance started in one country and then took a rather long time to spread elsewhere. And Thornbarrow in particular felt well. It feels rude to say behind the times, but that was the impression I got.

[Waver's not thrilled with the snicker, mostly because his stomach had embarrassed him enough, but the offered fish is an immediate placation. He takes it with a quickly murmured thank you.]

There were more important things to talk about!