Overheard

Introducing the concept of guardianship, the professor explains how the concept came about. This involves a quick summary of feudalism. This particular professor has been on a bit of a creative kick lately, drawing intricate stick figures on the board to illustrate his lectures, and crafts a chart showing Kings and Queens, Barons, Dukes, Knights, and Serfs, then comments:

“There were even worse people than the serfs.” Pause. “They were called “Irish”.