befall
become of; happen to
fealty
the loyalty that one owes to a country, sovereign, or lord
stifling
characterized by oppressive heat and humidity
venture
proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
gainsay
take exception to, deny, or contradict
confidant
someone to whom private matters are told
doublet
a man's close-fitting jacket, worn during the Renaissance
supple
moving and bending with ease
aft
near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
gilt
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
flagon
a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout
mutinous
characterized by a rebellion against authority
