Hello All, I'm borrowing a friend's computer to post this since my life doesn't include Internet access. I do have this same friend printing out the daily FML for me to read so I will eventually get your response but any replies on my part will be delayed. I'm a member of the Great Lakes Ferret Association education committee and we are planning a booth at the upcoming Silverleaf festival in Galesburg, MI. [ It's a renaissance festival ] They have had greyhound rescue and falconers in the past -- we'd like to make the ferret's significance to the era known. [ and educate people about their importance in the present. ] What I need are references of ferrets, their uses, prominence, etc., for the "middle ages" Sources could be books [preferable], paintings, whatever. I'd like something I can reference back to for authenticity. I'm not aware if Silverleaf focuses on a specific time frame -- most festivals span anywhere from 1200-1600 or so. [ I'm not an expert on medieval history by any means.] Thank You in advance for any help. I will be visiting libraries as well but any titles [or websites] you have found relevant will help my search. The festival isn't until July but I need enough time to compile the information. On a related note -- does anyone know what medieval ferrets wore to hunt? harness? collar? in leather?? I only have a suit of chain mail for mine and he finds it difficult to hunt in =). Dooks to all. June Wolf GLF A education committee with Trevor, Dodger, and Beast [Posted in FML issue 2587]