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Show Sir Iioiti's Knighthood. There have been dozens of explanations explana-tions given for the origin of the "sir" ns applied to tho loin cut of the beef. The following is the true story of the origin of the term: James I., ou his return from a long, wearisome tramp with a hunting party, was so delighted when ho sat down to dinuer, which maiuly cousisted of roast loin, that he laid his sword across it and knighted it as "SirLoiu." At Chingfor.Esscx. En- Sland, at a demi-pabice called "Friday louse" or "Friday Hill House," thorn is still preserved the table used bv tho monarch upon that historic occasion. Set deep iu the center of the table, which is of oak, there is a brass plate with this inscription: "All lovers of roast beef will like to know that on this table a loin was knighted by King James the First upon his return from hunting in Eppiug Forest." St. Louis Republic. |