16/37 The total abolition of all villeinage (forced labour) and serfdom. An end to all tolls and market dues--"freedom to buy and sell in all cities, burghs, mercantile towns, and other places within our kingdom of England." 4. All customary tenants to become leaseholders at a fixed rental of fourpence an acre for ever. At nightfall thousands returned home convinced that the old order was ended, and that the Royal charters were genuine assurances of freedom. It looked that night as though the insurrection had triumphed completely. |