CHAPTER XIII.--THE FEUDAL SYSTEM

34. Older Institutions Involving Elements of Feudalism 203

35. The Granting of Fiefs 214

36. The Ceremonies of Homage and Fealty 216

37. The Mutual Obligations of Lords and Vassals 220

38. Some of the More Important Rights of the Lord 221

39. The Peace and the Truce of God 228

40. The Battle of Hastings: the English and the Normans 233

41. William the Conqueror as Man and as King 241