Dear lutenists, times ago, much before the Great New Schism, there was some talk about RT's sometimes very advanced use of the English words in some of his postings. I asked for help, because sometimes I could not even understand the message. Well, anyhow, someone commented that his language reminds in a way the old Indian upper class use of the English, perhaps a little old fashioned and "upwards" way of speaking (writing). Just by accident I happened to listen the BBC TV-news today, and they happened to interview a high-position Indian official. And really! He was just using some of the very same words I previously had only heard (=read) in Roman's Lute List postings!
So, no critics to Roman, just admiring his ability in using words that I have to check from the dictionary. That really is a clever way of teaching us the English words! But perhaps a little less useful a way of sending (possible?) messages... ;-) Happy playing! (Also to you, dear Roman... :-) Arto
