fight for the king and serve them
2nd Answer: To expand that a bit, when a greater noble (was not always a king) granted land to a vassal the vassal could take on a number of responsibilities, including military service, hospitality for the lord and his servants, attendance of the lord's court to give advice and council, and participation in the lord's entourage. In the later middle ages the demands for physical military service could sometimes be converted to a monetary payment. This was known as scutage.
The lord promised to support the king militarily and obey the him.
He promised to fight for the king and serve him.
He promised to fight for the king and serve him.
He promised to fight for the king and serve him.
He promised to fight for the king and serve him.
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In return, the knights promised to fight on the king's behalf.
A fief was the granting of land in return for loyalty.
He promised to fight for the king and serve him.
...to serve the king, acknowledge him as his liege lord and to help him defend the Realm when called upon.
A noble typically gives loyalty, military service, and financial support in return for protection, land, titles, and privileges granted by the king.
proprietary colony