some people were not allowed in the palaestra. these included the "paidogogos"older slaves or grandfathers who led young boys to the palaestra and waited for them near the front door. others not allowed in the palaestra included girls and women, cripples, alcoholics, craftsmen, vendors (salesmen), slaves or freed slaves, the insane, and openly lewd homosexuals. death was not unknown in the palaestra. one wrestler fell on a hard surface and died ten days later from chest injuries.