in that they were able to demand a higher wage and the markedly increase in their
mobility if one lord did not suit their needs. Without the manpower to cultivate and yield
crops, the land-lords were in effect held without influence. The Parliament came to
there rescue by imposing penalties and restricting the movement of the laborers and limit
the wages. Although this was effective at the time and serf's services continued, it
resulted in a revolt some 30 years later. The end economic result of the Plague was
somewhat surprising. Prices dropped and wages increased. The latter not so surprising.
Although not proven, the deflation of goods decreased because of a significa
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