Papa, why do we have to work for our miserable Lord? He complains so much and we have so little. He lives in that castle while we share one room.
Now son, you know that the Lord protects us during war and if we work hard, he will grant us our own small plot to harvest.
I think I hear the trouboadour coming...I should get back to the party!
Is this a great party or what? My serfs did an excellent job on the harvest.
It is feudal!
Speaking of serfs, how much do you have to give them in exchange for their work? My serfs are asking for more privileges.
As little as possible! I keep them safe and let them farm a small portion of my land. They also must pay me taxes and they can't leave without my permission.
Do you let them grind their grain wherever they want?
Of course not, they have to grind their grain at my mill and buy their supplies from my stores.
Are you done yet, serfs? I need those fields harvested now. I am having a big party tonight for all of the neighboring Lords.