Hey !
the guys using pointed knives to clean their teeth were peers of the kingdom... You don't slap peers of the kingdom behind the head !!!!! <img src="/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
OTOH, in those times, you may cut their heads off or have them assassinated, if it suits your political agenda .... <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />