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- Be it known that the Sister has hereby decreed that the practice of bare-knuckle boxing is compulsory. Transgression of this most sacred and godly rule is punishable by being sent to the tanners and turned to leather.
- Be it known that the Pontiff has hereby decreed that the practice of spitting is compulsory. Transgression of this most sacred and godly rule is punishable by disemboweling.
- Take heed, parishioners! the Parson wishes it be known that blackmail has been declared forbidden! Adhere clearly to these words on pain of banishment.
- Take heed, parishioners! His Royal Highness wishes it be known that possession of blades longer than three inches has been declared forbidden! Adhere clearly to these words on pain of being polymorphed into a dire ape.
- Be it known that the Archbishop has hereby decreed that the practice of whistling on a Tuesday is forbidden. Transgression of this most sacred and godly rule is punishable by being prodded unmercifully with a sharp stick.