Life on a Mediaeval Barony

CONTENTS
The Fief of St. Aliquis; Its History and Denizens
The Castle of St. Aliquis
How the Castle Wakes. Baronial Hospitality
Games and Diversions. Falconry and Hunting. The Baroness's Garden
The Family of the Baron. Life of the Women
The Matter of Clothes. A Feudal Wedding
Cookery and Mealtimes
The Jongleurs and Secular Literature and Poetry
The Feudal Relationship. Doing Homage
Justice and Punishments
The Education of a Feudal Nobleman
Feudal Weapons and Horses. Dubbing a Knight
The Tourney
A Baronial Feud. The Siege of a Castle
A Great Feudal Battle-Bouvines
The Life of the Peasants
Charity. Care of the Sick. Funerals
Popular Religion. Pilgrimages. Superstitions. Relic Worship
The Monastery of St. Aliquis: Buildings, Organization. An Ill-Ruled Abbey
The Monastery of St. Aliquis: The Activities of Its Inmates. Monastic Learning
The "Good Town" of Pontdebois: Aspect and Organization
Industry and Trade in Pontdebois. The Great Fair
The Lord Bishop. The Canons. The Parish Clergy
The Cathedral and Its Builders