From: Jeff Richard <richaje_at_zvc5hICJ9bp8FzmJqBFcaEVr3O_H5TownGW4COhsAlxVhiqAoNtS6wc_Y4m5__OhOo6J>
Date: Sat, 12 May 2007 10:05:15 -0000
> > I think that's > > significant in that a cottar isn't allocated plowland. He gets > > land which is unsuitable for ploughing. > > Correct. > "Less bread, more cabbage."
Cottars also work other the fields of carls as day laborers, tend
their cattle, and do all sorts of seasonal work for their betters.