“The bishop of Bayeiuc was represented by Thomas of Semilly, his procurator, who acknowledged that the said bishop owed ten knights for the service of the king in the army. These he sent, namely, John of Bellengreville, John of Caenchy, Richard of Rovancestre, William of Surrain, and others... John of Rouvray, a knight, lord of Yneto, appeared for himself, confessing that he owed, by reason of his holding of Rouvray, one knight, whom he brought with him, namely, John of Caim. Fulco of Sauquancayo, a knight, appeared for the abbot of St. Ebrulf, and went forth for the said abbot, as he should, and was held to do. The archdeacon of Cheuteville did not appear, but sent, one knight, namely, Peter of Maucomble. Reginaldus Trlhan, a knight, appeared and went forth for himself.”Based on this quote from Chapter V of European History Vol. 1, why were there different numbers of knights sent by lords and bishops to the king of France when he called for military support?(1 point)ResponsesThe number of knights was based on how far away the manor was.The number of knights was based on how far away the manor was.The number of knights was based on the size of the manor.The number of knights was based on the size of the manor.Lords and bishops had individual contracts with the king.Lords and bishops had individual contracts with the king.Lords and bishops could choose to send as many as they liked.
