Also the men attended various lectures about military courtesies and customs. They are taught customs and courtesies in depth and practice drill and ceremony. In his "Fig for Momus", Lodge reciprocated these friendly courtesies. With salutes and courtesies, the Marshal was escorted to Marlborough's coach. Essar denied the allegations, terming the alleged favours as "common courtesies" that are legally justifiable. The courtesies form a strict and sometimes elaborate code of conduct. Military courtesies may also be adopted by paramilitary organizations. There, the "tabo" speaks of courtesies, the host's as well as the guest's.