Squires of the Body and other servants

Marie wrote: "The banner referred to a banner as in flutterig in the breeze. A banneret would, unlike a knight bachelor, be expected to lead a contingent of men under his banner." Doug here: Thank *you*, Marie! Once one looks at the terms it becomes obvious. After all, we still use "bachelor" to designate a single male and "banneret" really *should be self-explanatory. Which explains my not seeing it because it was right under my nose! Thanks again, Marie (and Stephen). Doug