The document describes different roles in medieval society, including kings, nobles, knights, lords and ladies of castles, bishops, monks, and peasants. Kings are the most powerful and are served by nobles and knights to whom they give land and titles in exchange. Lords and ladies rule their castles and surrounding lands. Bishops lead the local church and have wealth and power. Monks live in monasteries and dedicate themselves to prayer and copying books. Peasants farm the lands around castles but have a difficult life.