[86]. See infra, under c.[2], for the steps in the gradual process whereby this evil was redressed.
[87]. R. Thomson, Magna Charta, p. 236.
[89]. VII. 17.
[90]. Madox, I. 663.
[92]. See Hughes’ edition, p. 133.
[93]. See Dialogus, p. 222 (citing Pipe Roll, p. 27).
[94]. Glanvill, VII. c. 9. In socage and burgage tenures no incident of wardship was recognized; the guardianship went to the relations of the ward, and not to his feudal lord. Somewhat complicated, but exceedingly equitable, rules applied to socage. The maternal kindred had the custody, if the lands came from the father’s side; the paternal kindred, if from the mother’s side (Glanvill, VII. c. 11). In plain language, the boy and his property were entrusted to those who had no interest in his death.
[95]. Littleton, II. iv. s. 103.