Middle ages...
2007-05-15 06:25:00 · 4 answers · asked by Zsanett M 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
The Lord was bound by the Nobless Oblige (sp) and it was their duty to take care of the people who lived in their realm. The serf was to do whatever the Lord told him
2007-05-15 06:34:20 · answer #1 · answered by penydred 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Serf's duties...
*work the lord's land (the demense)
*due a varying number of days labor on the manor of the lord.
*Frequently owed military service (not always)
*Swear absolute loyalty to the lord
*Pay taxes and fees required by the lord
*Only leave the manor with the lord's permission
{in short, work to keep the manor running}
Lord's Duties
*Protect his serfs from attack
*Settle disputes between serfs
*Conduct trials and punish criminals
{in short, manage the economic and social aspects of the manor inluding policing and military protection}
2007-05-15 06:40:24 · answer #2 · answered by 29 characters to work with...... 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lord had to provide land and protection.
Serfs had to provide a portion of their crops and a certain number of days/weeks of service each year, and perhaps military service when called upon.
2007-05-15 06:34:43 · answer #3 · answered by John B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, just wanted to say, I loved this discussion. valuable answers
2016-08-24 02:25:39 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋