Swearing, drunkenness, "haunting bad houses," fighting, and drawing graffiti-hugh penises were a favourite-on the palace walls were all punishable by warnings
In Alison Weir's book, "Henry VIII: The King and His Court," various acts of misconduct, including swearing, drunkenness, vandalism, and fighting, are highlighted as common behaviors among individuals in the Tudor court. These actions often resulted in warnings as the court attempted to maintain a certain level of decorum and discipline among its members.
The mention of graffiti, particularly exaggerated depictions of male genitalia on palace walls, underscores the irreverent attitude present in the court. Such behaviors portrayed both the challenges of governance and the vibrant, sometimes unruly, culture of the time.
