Lauren Kincaid

Middle Ages Vocab Skit

World History Honors 2
Narrator: A long, long time ago, feudalism was very prevalent in Europe. This was
known as the Medieval Times. Here we look upon a very familiar assortment on a
manor and surrounding land
Vassal: Hey, you! Peasants and serfs gather round! You all will need to work twice
as hard in the coming days, because the Pope is coming to visit, believe it or not!
Peasants and Serfs: *muffled words about how their work is already very difficult*
Vassal: Now, most of you will continue doing your regular work around the manor.
However, anyone with knowledge of brick-laying will be building a terrace up by the
church. If the Pope decides to stay for any extended amount of time, he will most
likely want somewhere a bit fancier to speak with the people. If youre lucky, even
you commoners will be allowed to listen to the pontiff as well.
*Noble quickly rides up on horse*
Noble: Hello, hello! I am here on behalf of your lordliness! He would like you all to
know that he will be coming up on Thursday. Also, he would like to preemptively
deny any special treatment that may potentially be provided to him.
Serf #1: Does this mean no terrace will be built?
Vassal: Quiet you heathen! Did I give you permission to speak? But no, I suppose
we will not be building a terrace. Back to work for all of you! Im sure you all can
find something secular to do!
*Peasants and Serfs quickly leave back to their places of work*
Noble: Alright vassal. By the Popes order, everyone is required to attend his
sermon. The bourgeois, the peasants and serfs, and even the King himself!
Everyone in the nation-state will listen to the Pope and His word itself!
Vassal: Yes sir. I will let everyone know of the Popes wishes!