Cxtting off the tongue was a popular form of corporal punishment in the Middle Ages – but thank goddess we've moved on to more modern times! Nowadays, if necessary, the lady of the house simply beats the chattering mob with a riding crop until their tongues are sore, because then she can repeat the punishment as often as she likes, since they still have their tongues. Due to my right hand being out of action, I had no choice but to do it with my left hand – and that went all over his face :D (GERMAN CLIP)