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 Capetian monarchs in Paris initially claimed a right of homage, although their military power was limited compared to many of their vassals. In response, Henry modified the customary oath by adding a qualification that excluded the English lands from knights' service.