CAULDRON O’ STEW

A large, black iron pot sits atop the roaring fire in the hearth. The stew inside looks like a hearty mixture of tender chunks of meat, potatoes, carrots, onions, and various herbs and spices, all simmering together in a rich, savory broth. The rich aroma wraps around you, tempting you to taste. However, the idea of eating from an unattended pot, when poisoning is a possibility, would be beyond foolish. Maybe you’ll just hang back and see if someone else will try it first…