The traditional Germans lay on the floor on beds of leaves lined with skins , or in a sort of shallow chest full of leaves and moss Within the early Middle Ages they laid carpets on the ground or on a bench in opposition to the wall, positioned upon them mattresses stuffed with feathers , wool , or hair , and used skins as a overlaying. Curtains had been hung from the ceiling or from an iron arm projecting from the wall. 9 They seem to have usually lain bare in bed, wrapping themselves in big linen sheets which have…