The word faith or fides was in the lexicon: I_____ solemnly
swear to be faithful in the tasks given to me and the penalty for abandoning in
said duties. As one swearing an oath or a man being faithful to his local
baron, count, bishop or cardinal as they owned the local land one lived on.
Ownership of large parcels of land required men to protect and maintain it and
wives to have children and keep the home fires burning. If a local lord had a
parcel of land that included a mansion on it. Grounds keeper would use some
sort of grass clippers to cut the grass. Flower gardener would plant, remove
and water different assortment of flowers. Maid who attended the lady of the
manor and butlers did the same for the lord. Chambermaids who changed the bed
sheets and pots were removed by someone else. Sweeper swept the floor or removed
the dust from the carpet. The kitchen would smell of pig fat and roasted pork.
A chief cook or chef was in charge. Someone else on staff was in charge of the
dinning room. Each task had a set of procedures and protocols in place. And it
was easy; concerning of human nature of course, to have complete blind faith or
trust in a baron or servant when ethics or manners are not taught.
For additional information:
lordsandladies.org/oath-of-fealty.htm
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