He did not offer seats, nor did he stand.
An old sickle mower and rake with their high metal seats were the only items she recognized.
The country by this time had become thickly covered over with castles, the seats of greater or lesser nobles, all of whom were eager to detach themselves from strict allegiance to the Regno.
Some latecomers took their seats in the stalls, and the curtain rose.
Seats were brought in and so was the tea.