Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v1.c18.s1.67

v1.c18.s1.67

Obligations of a Vassal.—The attempt to define all the obligations of a vassal would be endless : they involve all the duties of kindred in addition to those of obedience. To attend the court of his chief; never to absent himself without leave; to ride with him a-hunting; to attend him at the court of his sovereign or to war, and even give himself as a hostage for his release; these are some of the duties of a vassal.