The Capetian kings in Paris, though weaker militarily than many of their vassals until the reign of King Philip Augustus, claimed a right of homage. The usual oath was therefore modified by Henry to add the qualification "for the lands I hold overseas." The implication was that no "knights service" was owed for the English lands.
The rulers of the Capetian dynasty in Paris, although less powerful militarily than many of their vassals until King Philip Augustus' reign, claimed a right of homage. As a result, Henry modified the usual oath by adding the qualification "for the lands I hold abroad." This implied that no knights' service was owed for the English territories.