They paid substantial taxes in grain. They were pretty much considered the private property of their landlord. If they wanted to get married they first had to b

They paid substantial taxes in grain. They were pretty much considered the private property of their landlord. If they wanted to get married they first had to be allowed so by their lord, and then pay him as compensation for being so nice to them. Then there's debt-servitude, invasions, and all that fun stuff.