An exact abridgement of the records in the Tower of London from the reign of King Edward the Second, unto King Richard the Third, of all the Parliaments holden in each Kings reign, and the several acts in every Parliament : together with the names and titles of all the dukes, marquesses, earls, viscounts, and barons, summoned to every of the said Parliaments / collected by Sir Robert Cotton ... ; revised, rectified in sundry mistakes, and supplied with a preface, marginal notes, several ommissions, and exact tables ... by William Prynne ...

Anno Quarto Ed. 3. Summonitio Parliamenti.

REX &c. Thom. Com. Norff. & Marescallo Angliae &c. apud Westm. die Lunae prox. post festum S. Catharinae, &c.* 1.1 Teste apud Leicest. per Reg. 23 Octobr.

Consimiles Literae diriguntur subscripti••.

• Johanni Com. Cumbriae, fratri Regis.
• Henrico de Lanc. Com. Lanc.
• Johanni de Warren Com. Sur.
• Johanni de Britannia Com. Richm.
• Roberto Vere Com. Oxon.
• Johanni de Bohun, Com. Hereff. & Essex.
• Tho. de Bello Campo Com. Warr.
• David de Strabelgi, Com. Attieth.
• Henrico de Percie.
• Roberto de Clifford.
• Willielmo Ros de Hamelake.
• Willielmo de Lattimer.
• Henrico filio de Hugonis.
• Johanni Petche.
• Johanni de Mowbray.
• Rado de Nevil.
• Anth. de Lacie.
• Williel. la Zouch de Mortuo mari.
• Williel. la Zouch de Harringworth.
• Randolfo de Dacre.
• ...

• Richardo de Damoroy.
• Roberto de Morley.
• Hugoni de Courtney.
• Johanni de Bello campo de So∣merset.
• Johanni de Cromwel.
• Johanni de S. John.
• Fulkoni de Strange.
• Simoni Warde.
• Johanni de Haverington.
• Johanni de Claveringe.
• Henrico de Cobham.
• Rogero de Grey.
• Henrico de Grey.
• Stephano de Cobham.
• Richardo de Grey.
• Thomae Bardolfe.
• Rado. Basset de Draiton.
• Rado. de Camoys.
• Humfrido de Ponnitz.
• Henrico Dandle.
• Phil. Darcye.
• Willielmo de Eymr.
• Roberto de Isle.
• Johanni de Marmion.
• Philippo de Columber.
• Tho. de Furnivall sen.
• Tho. de Furnivall jun.
• Johanni de Mohun.
• Jacobo de Andley.
• Johanni Matrevers, jun.
• Willielmo Blunt.
• Bartho. de Burghershe.
• Henrico de Ferrariis.
• Johanni le Strange.
• Johanni le Sherleton.
• Bartho. de Burghershe, Custodi Quinque Portuum.

Anno Quarto Edwardi Tertii. The Parliament holden at Westminster, the Monday next after the Feast of S. Catherine, in the Fourth year of King Edward the Third.

[unspec 1] THe Treasons, Felonies, and other misdeeds of Roger Mortimer,* 1.2 are particularly repeated; a great part whereof cannot be read, for that the Roll is mouldred: But in the end it appeareth, that the King charged the Lords and Peers, who, as Iudges of the Land, by the Kings assent adjudged, That the said Roger as a Traitor should be drawn and hanged. Whereupon the Earl-Marshal, by commandment, with the aid of the Mayor and Sheriffs of London, and Constable of the Tower, executed him the Thursday next after the first day of the same Parlia∣ment.

[unspec 2] The Judgment of Simon Bereford Knight,* 1.3 as of Councel with the said Roger; whom the Marshal executed the Monday next after Saint Thomas the Apostle.

[unspec 3] The like Judgment was given against Iohn Mantrevers Knight,* 1.4 as being guilty of the death of Edmund Earl of Kent,* 1.5 to be executed, if the said Iohn could be found; and that Proclamation should be made,* 1.6 that whoso could bring the said Iohn alive, should have a thousand Marks for a reward; and who could bring his head, five hundred Marks.

[unspec 4] The like Judgments were given against Bogo de Bayons,* 1.7 and Iohn Devarel, for the cause aforesaid, and large rewards promised for their apprehension.

[unspec 5] The like Judgments are had against Thomas of Gourney, and William of Ogle,* 1.8 for murdering of King Edward the Second, with large pro∣mises for their apprehension.

[unspec 6] It was enacted, That albeit the Lords and Peers of the Realm, as Judges of the Parliament, in the presence of the King, had taken upon them to give Judgment of such as were no Peers of the Realm;* 1.9 That hereafter no Peers should be driven to give Iudgment on any others then on their Peers.

[unspec 7] An act, That William Archbishop of York, Stephen Bishop of Lon∣don, William Abbot of Lugdon, William la Zouch, and many others who were agreed with Edmund Earl of Kent for the delivery of King Edward the ••econd,* 1.10 and therefore impeached, should be acquitted, and restored to all their lands and goods.

[unspec 8] It is enacted by the King and his Council,* 1.11 That all such persons whose lands were seised into the Kings hands, by reason of the road made by the Earl of Lancaster to Bedford,* 1.12 or by reason of the Attempt made by the Earl of Kent,* 1.13 shall be restored thereunto with the mean profits; saving that if they have any lands of the Kings gift, the same be of the like condition as others who have lands of his gift.

[unspec 9] The King pardoneth the Earl of Lancaster,* 1.14 and all others who were in his company in the attempt aforesaid, all Fines and Ransoms.

[unspec 10] The Mayor of London complaineth,* 1.15 for that the Citizens were threatned by such as were of the Earls company aforesaid, and now par∣doned. Whereupon after pardoning of them,* 1.16 the King willeth that no party do seek revenge, upon pain of imprisonment.

[unspec 11] Edmund the eldest son of ••dmund late Earl of Kent,* 1.17 and Margaret Countess of Ken••, by their several Petitions require, That the Record made against the said Earl,* 1.18 may for the Errors therein be revoked. The cause of the same Earls death seemeth to have been, for that the said Earl sought to del••v••r King Edward the Second, his brother, upon report to him made by Roger Mortimer Earl of March, and others before condemned that the said King Edward was living,* 1.19 where∣as he was long before dead; for which the said Earl by Parliament at Winchester was condemned and excuted.

[unspec 12] The King restored the said Edmund the son to the blood and lands of the said Earl his father,* 1.20 whereof he died seised in Fee, with dower to the Countess,* 1.21 saving to the King the keeping and wardship of the same during the non••ge of the said son.* 1.22

[unspec 13] It is also enacted, That no Peer of the Land, nor other person which procured the death of the said Earl of Kent,* 1.23 should be impeached there∣fore, other then the said Earl of March, and Sir Simon Bereford, Iohn Mautravers, Bayones, and Iohn Bevervile.

Richard de Arundel, the eldest son of the late Earl of Arundel,* 1.24 prayeth that he may be restored to blood,* 1.25 lands and goods, considering that the said Edward was put to death, being not tryed by his Peers,* 1.26 according to the

Law, and great Charter.* 1.27 But for that the said Attainder was confirmed by Parliament,* 1.28 the said Richard amendeth his Petition,* 1.29 and prayeth in such wise to be restored of the Kings meer grace. He was accordingly restored, together with the Castle of Arundel, which was given to Edmund late Earl of Kent, the said Richard yielding the usual rents, and saving to the King all such lands as were given to the said Earl of Arundel by King Edward the Second.

[unspec 14] For the great service done by William of Montacute against the Earl of March and his great Favourers,* 1.30 the King giveth to the said William in general tail One thousand pounds yearly;* 1.31 and for One thousand marks thereof, the Castle, Town, and Manor of Denbigh,* 1.32 and the Counties of Roes, Rewniock, Keirm, with the Commerotte of Din∣mall, with the appurtenances in Wales, late Roger Earl of March's, and the Castle of the Shrewsbury,* 1.33 with the Custom of Aile and appurtenances in Dorset.

The King for the like consideration granted to Sir Edward Bohun Four hundred marks yearly in general tail;* 1.34 to Sir Robert Ufford Three hundred marks yearly in special tail;* 1.35 and to Sir Iohn Nevil of Hornby Two hundred marks in special tail.* 1.36

[unspec 17] * 1.37In a Plea of the Crown holden before the King in this Parliament, Thomas of Berkley Knight, was arraigned for the death of King Edward the Second, for that the said King was committed to the keeping of the said Thomas, and Iohn Mautravers, at the Castle of the said Thomas at Berkley in Glouc. where he was murdered.* 1.38

The said Thomas saith, That at the time of the death of the said King, he lay sick at Beudley without the said Castle, and was not consenting thereunto; he thereupon did put himself in trial of Twelve Knights there named, who found the said Thomas not guilty, or that he fled or withdrew himself thereupon, but that he placed under him Thomas of Gornay, and William of Ogle, who murthered the said King Edward the Second.

[unspec 18] * 1.39Sir Eubal le Strange, and Alice his wife, late the wife of Thomas late Earl of Lancaster, shew, How upon the death of the said Earl, all the hereditaments of the said Alice there named were seised into the Kings hands, until the said Alice was inforced to release the same; whereof some part of the same were granted to her during her life, the remainder to Sir Hugh le Dispencer the younger: Of all which they pray restituti∣on.* 1.40 The King giveth unto them in Fee heriditaments parcel of the same to the yearly value of Twelve hundred marks, so as the said Eubal and Alice do release to the King all their right in the residue.* 1.41

It is to be noted, That the said Alice was the sole daughter and heir of Henry de Lassey late Earl of Lincoln. Sed non patet in Recordo.

[unspec 19] William la Zouch of Mortimer,* 1.42 and Elinor his wife, pray to be re∣stored to their lands in Glamorgan and Morganow in Wales, the Manor of Hawley in the County of Warwick, and the Manor of Tewksbury in Glouc. being the inheritance of the said Elinor, the which they by the extort means of the late Earl of March were inforced to pass the same

to the King by Fine.* 1.43 In consideration of Ten thousand pounds, the King restoreth them to their former estate.

Iohn Clavering is restored to the profits of the Manor of Massing∣ham* 1.44 and Aswel-Thorp in Norff. as in the right of the Heir of Robert Thorp, who held the same of him by Knights service, and other Lands in Fee-farm of the King, of the Escheat of Normand, and not of any Tenure in Capite.* 1.45

[unspec 20] And by this it is proved, that the said Heir held the moyety of the Mannor of Comb of the King by Knights service by Escheat, and not in chief, by Rent of Eleven pounds three shillings four pence, and Fifteen shillings yearly Escuage. * 1.46

[unspec 21] For avoiding of inconveniences which might ensue by the debate between Sir Iohn Sherlton and Sir Geoffry de la Pool,* 1.47 the King en∣joineth them to keep the Peace duly. * 1.48

It is enacted, That all Sheriffs shall be removed,* 1.49 and other therein placed; and that general Commissions be awarded to enquire of the oppressions of Sheriffs,* 1.50 Escheators, and Coroners.* 1.51

[unspec 22] The like charge is given to the Earl of Arundel and Sir Iohn Carleton as before in the 20. for that debate was between them,* 1.52 because the same Iohn was at the apprehension of the said Earls Father.

[unspec 23] It is enacted, That no Justice shall defer or stay the execution of Justice,* 1.53 neither for the Great Seal,* 1.54 Letter, or other Command∣ment.* 1.55

[unspec 24] Item, It is enacted, That Sir William Montacute,* 1.56 and all others with him at the apprehension of the Earl of Ma••ch and others in Nott. being done by the Kings commandment, shall be acquitted thereof, and all other Murthers and Felonies there done.

It is also enacted, That one Recognisance of Two thousand pounds,* 1.57 which the Bishop of Winchester stood bound to pay to King Edward the Second, should be void.

Anno Quinto Edwardi Tertii. In the same Roll are contained the Remembrances [unspec 1] of the Parliament at Westminster, the morrow after S. Michael, in the Fifth year of King Edward the Third.

[unspec 2] THe Bishop of Winchester being Chancellor,* 1.58 sheweth that the Par∣liament was called to treat of affairs touching the Land of Guienne,* 1.59 and for Peace,* 1.60 and other issue to be had between the King and the French,* 1.61 and for the affairs of Ireland,* 1.62 and for the Kings expedition thither.* 1.63

[unspec 3] The King by the Chancellor asketh, Whether it were best to treat with the French by way of Amity,* 1.64 or Marriage,* 1.65 according to the

offer of the French. The Commons think the way of marriage to be the best;* 1.66 after which certain Lords there named are appointed to [unspec 4] treat therein.* 1.67

* 1.68Touching the affairs with Ireland, it is fully accorded, That the King shall passe thither in person,* 1.69 and that in the mean time a power be sent thither,* 1.70 and commandment given, that all such as have any Lands there do repair thither for defence of the same.* 1.71

[unspec 5] It is agreed, That all feats of Arms shall be defended as well by the Justices as others,* 1.72 untill the King and his Councel do otherwise appoint.* 1.73

It is accorded, that such learned in the law, as shall be sent as Ju∣stices, or otherwise to serve in Ireland,* 1.74 shall have no excuse.

[unspec 6] That search be made among all the Kings Records to see what hath been for the amendment of the Irish.* 1.75

[unspec 7] Sir E••ball le Strange, and eleven other Mainprisors to bring forth the body of Hugh,* 1.76 the son of Hugh le Despencer the younger,* 1.77 to an∣swer in this Parliament, who brought him forth accordingly, and shew the Kings pardon to him made,* 1.78 whereof they pray allowance, and discharge of themselves; which was granted.

[unspec 8] It is agreed, That Queen Isabel the Kings mother shall have yearly Four thousand pounds,* 1.79 in rents or lands.

[unspec 9] All the Estates in full Parliament do agree,* 1.80 That none of them shall re∣tain, sustain, or avow any Felon,* 1.81 or other common breaker of the Law.* 1.82

[unspec 10] It is enacted, That no Purveyance be made,* 1.83 but for the King, Queen, and their children, and that by good warrant and ready payment.* 1.84

[unspec 11] The King shall appoint certain persons to determine the Office of Thomas de Ferrers,* 1.85 and other his brothers, of the Parsonage of Marl∣ston in the County of Leicester.* 1.86

[unspec 12] Commandment is given to the Abbot of Crowland,* 1.87 and Sir Thomas Wake of Liddle,* 1.88 between whom debate had been, to keep the Peace.* 1.89

The like Commandment was given to Sir William d•• la Zouch of Ashby,* 1.90 and to Sir Iohn Grey of Rotherfield.* 1.91

[unspec 13] The Bishop of London shall be in Councel attendant upon the King,* 1.92 with others of the Councel.

[unspec 14] The whole Estate moveth the King, to be gracious to Edward the son of the late Earl of March;* 1.93 the King asked what they would have done, sith King Edward the Second was murthered by the procure∣ment of the said Earl••* 1.94 they answer, for certain Lands intailed;* 1.95 the Kings answer was, That the same should be done at his pleasure.

[unspec 15] At the request of the whole Estate, the King dischargeth Sir Tho∣mas Berkley,* 1.96 and his Mainprisors,* 1.97 and day given to him to appear at the next Parliament.* 1.98

[unspec 16] By this, and the eighth title before, it appeareth, that the old usage was, That when any person being in the Kings dis∣pleasure, was thereof acquitted by tyral, or pardon, yet not∣withstanding he should put in twelve of his Peers to be his sureties, for his good behaviour at the Kings pleasure.

[unspec 17] * 1.99Whereas S^r Henry Piercy for the yearly Fee of 500 Marks stood bound

to serve the King with a certain number of men, as well in Peace,* 1.100 as in War. The King in release of the same Fee,* 1.101 granteth to the said Earl in Fee the Castle of Workworth in Northumberland,* 1.102 and the Man∣nor of Rochbury.* 1.103

In the backside of the lame Roll.

Robert of Benhall Knight,* 1.104 William of Clapton,* 1.105 and Iohn of Clapton, being convicted before the Justices of Assize in Norfolk and Suffolk, of certain riots,* 1.106 with sundry Knights and Esquires their sureties ap∣peared in full Parliament, and were severally fined, and further bound with sureties to their good behaviour.* 1.107

Sundry Merchants of Brabant were arrested by the English Mer∣chants for Wools,* 1.108 taken up to the use of the Duke of Brabant;* 1.109 at which Dukes request the King requireth that all the English Me••chants do appear before the Councel,* 1.110 and abide further Order therein.

Anno Sexto Edwardi Tertii. The Parliament holden at Westminster, the Monday next after the Feast of S. Gregory, in the Sixt year of King Edward the Third.

[unspec 2] AT this day these two Articles were read before the King and Councel,* 1.111 and after proclaimed in Westminster and London,* 1.112 and more was not this day, for the Archbishop of Canterbury, and others were not come.

[unspec 3] The first was that no man upon pain to lose all he had, should use, or wear any coat of Plate, or other weapon in London,* 1.113 Westmin∣ster, or the Suburbs of the same.

The second was, That no games, or other plays of men, women, or children, should be used in VVestminster, to the disturbance of the Parliament.* 1.114

After that the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Bishop of Lon∣don, Chancellor of England,* 1.115 by way of Oration sheweth, how the French King went to take a voyage to the Holy Land,* 1.116 and de∣sired the Kings Company, which caused the King to call the same Parliament.

That being said, Sir Ieffery le Scroop in the presence of the King, by his commandment, declared, That the same was called as well to re∣dress the breach of the Laws and Peace,* 1.117 as for the Kings going to the Holy Land.

The Bishops answered,* 1.118 That it did not properly appertain to them to councel in matters of peace, and to prescribe for the punishment of evils, and therefore they and the Proctors of the Clergie went by themselves to consult therein,* 1.119 and the Lords and the * 1.120 Commons by themselves.

The Lords and the * 1.121 Commons return, and by the mouth of Sir Henry Beomont, think it best to treat of matters of Peace,* 1.122 namely, that certain Justices should be appointed in every County,* 1.123 and of their pow∣er to determine, that in every shire certain Officers with the Consta∣bles be appointed for apprehending of the evill,* 1.124 and levying of Hu•• and Cry.* 1.125 And it was by the King, Bishops, Lords, and Commons enact∣ed and agreed, that a sentence of Excommunication,* 1.126 should be published in every Church throughout the Realm.

• [unspec 7] 1. To excommunicate all Breakers of the Peace.* 1.127
• 2. To excommunicate all such as should defend, receive, or be pri∣vie [unspec 8] thereunto.
• [unspec 9] 3. That all Obligations,* 1.128 and such like instruments thereupon made, be utterly void, so far as lyeth in the Bishop, and all others, or [unspec 10] by them dispenced.

* 1.129By the fift and sixt titles before, it may appear that at this time, the Lords and Commons were of * 1.130 one House, and that then there was no Speaker for the Commons.

Touching the Kings Voyage to the Holy Land,* 1.131 it was thought too timely, and therefore deferred for three years.

[unspec 11] Touching the Treaty with the French,* 1.132 and alliance by Marriage: The King by Sir Ieffery le Scroop sheweth, How the French King de∣clareth to the Kings Ambassador, that so as the King would come over in person, he should finde great friendship Of whom requi••ing advice therein, Answer was made, That for those respect•• they agreed thereunto, deferring the Kings expedition into Ireland,* 1.133 for one year, so as aid might be sent in the mean time.

The Saturday next after the beginning of the Parliament,* 1.134 the same was dissolved.

* 1.135Touching the debate between Sir Iohn Grey of Rotherfield and Sir William de la Zouch, which was heard before the King and his Coun∣cel,* 1.136 in whose presence there fell great wo••ds between them, so as the said Iohn drew his knife upon him in the Kings presence, for the which they were both commanded to prison,* 1.137 and being after brought forth to their answers, the said William was delivered, and the said Iohn recom∣mitted to prison during the Kings pleasure.

Anno Sexto Edwardi Tertii. The Parliament holden at Westminster, the morrow [unspec 1] after the Nativity of our Lady, in the Sixth year of King E. 3.

THe Bishop of Winchester Chancellor of England declareth,* 1.138 That the Parliament was called touching French affairs,* 1.139 and the Kings expedition thither for repressing his Enemies.* 1.140

At this day were proclaimed the Articles contained in the last Par∣liament,* 1.141 1.2.3.

[unspec 3] The Parliament was adjourned until Thursday following;* 1.142 at what time considering the news from the North, they doubted the Scots arrival:* 1.143 Wherefore•• the Bishops by themselves,* 1.144 the Lords by themselves, and the Knights by themselves, advised the King to stay his journey into Ireland, and to send thither a new supply of men and money; to stay within the Realm, and with an armed power to go towards the North, there to lie ready for the Scot.* 1.145

Towards which Exploit, They granted to the King one Disme,* 1.146 and one Fifteen, to be levied of the Laity, so as the King will live of his own without grieving of his Subjects with outragious prizes or such like. Whereupon, The King revoked the new Commissions for rea••ing of Tallages; and promiseth from henceforth to remise the same according to the old rate.

Anno Sexto Edwardi Tertii. The Remembrances of the Parliament summoned at York, the Friday next before the Feast of S. Mi∣chael, in the Sixth year of Edward the Third, Mense Decembris.

MEmorandum, That the Parliament began before the King came to York.* 1.147

[unspec 5] On Friday the King was not come to York, but remained not far from thence, looking for the coming of such as were warned thereto. Wherefore at this day the Parliament was adjourned till Monday after,* 1.148 and from Monday until Tuesday then ensuing.

[unspec 6] At which day Sir Ieffery le Scroop Knight,* 1.149 by the K••n••s command∣ment, shewed the Kings approach thither, which was uttered in the last Parliament. And for that he understood that Edward Bayliol had pro∣claimed himself King of Scotland,* 1.150 he required Councel of the whole Estate, viz. Whether it were better for him to assail Scotland,* 1.151 or to claim the Demesne of the same? or else by making himself party, to take the advantage, and thereby to enjoy the services as other his Ancestors had?

[unspec 7] But forasmuch as most of the States were absent,* 1.152 the Assembly re∣quire the continuance of the Parliament until the Utas of S. Hilary then next ensuing, at York, which was granted, and new Summons e••peci∣ally awarded to ev••ry p••rson with especial charge to attend,* 1.153 so as the aff••irs between the King and th•• Realm might not be delayed, for the debate betwixt the Archbishops of Canterbury and York,* 1.154 for their su∣preme bearing of their Crosses.

[unspec 8] To th••s Parliament came no other of the Clergy then the Arch∣bishop of York,* 1.155 the Bishops of Lincoln and Carlile, and the Abbots of York and Selby.

[unspec 9] * 1.156The Archbishop of Canterbury came not, nor any other of his Pro∣vince; and all for bearing of the Cross. Whereby the same was not only loss of the opportunity to Scotland, but also an importable charge to the whole Estate by a new Reassembly.

* 1.157The Reassembly of the Parliament adjourned unto York, unto the Uta's of S. Hilary, 6. E•• 3.

[unspec 1] REceivers of Petitions for England.

[unspec 2] * 1.158Receivers of Petitions for Gascoyne,* 1.159 Ireland, Wales, and the Foreign Isles.

Tryers of Petitions for England.

Tryers of Petitions for Gascoyne, &c. as above.

[unspec 3] An Order for the trying of Petitions as well before the King, as before the Lords.

[unspec 4] It was enacted, That the Articles expressed in the last Parliam••nt should be proclaimed by the Steward,* 1.160 and Marshal, and by the Mayor and Bailiffs at York.

[unspec 5] The same day commandment was given to the Mayor of York, in the presence of the King in full Parliament, to see the Peace kept in the same City and Suburbs thereof,* 1.161 and to arrest them that did the con∣trary.

[unspec 6] The Thursday after, being the second day of the Parliament, Sir Godfrey le Scroop,* 1.162 in the presence of the King, declareth to the whole Estates the Circumstances of the two last Assemblies, and how the Bishop of Winchester and others were appointed to consult on certain causes.

* 1.163The Saturday after, the Bishop of Winchester and other Committees declared, how he and they had consulted on the whole matter; but for that the same greatly imported, they were not therein fully resolved; whereupon they wish the King to take advice of the Pope,* 1.164 and of the French King,* 1.165 for his better proceeding therein.

And further, That the King would appoint Wardens of the Marches of the North.* 1.166

Whereupon the Commons had license to depart,* 1.167 and the Lords commanded to attend unto the next day, at which time the Parliament was dissolved.

Anno Octavo Edwardi Tertii. Petitions and Acts moved at the Parliament hol∣den at York, the next before S. Peter in Cathe∣dra, 8. E. 3.

[unspec 1] IT was enacted, That the great Charter of the Forrest,* 1.168 and other Statutes should be observed,* 1.169 and that such Statutes as be obscure by good advice shall be made plain.

[unspec 2] That in every County be appointed one Justice of the Peace learn∣ed in the Law,* 1.170 who shall be chief; that all offences before them be sued to the Outlawry, and that the Justice do yearly extract their do∣ings before the King.* 1.171

The King will be advised, only they shall yearly extract their pro∣ceedings into the Treasury••* 1.172

[unspec 3] That no pardon be granted to any outlawed by any suggestive means, * 1.173 but only by Parliament.

The Statutes made shall be observed.* 1.174

[unspec 4] That all Justices of the Peace may have some certain Fee. * 1.175

The King will provide therefore.

[unspec 5] That Sheriffs may continue but one year,* 1.176 according to the Statute of Lincoln, and Woodstock.

The Statutes therefore made shall stand, and the Chancellor,* 1.177 and o∣thers, who are appointed to make choice of Sheriffs,* 1.178 shall name able men, who shall continue one year, or longer, according to their demeanour.

[unspec 6] It is enacted, That the Justices of the one Bench,* 1.179 and of the other, Justices of Assize, and the Peace in every County shall determine of false Jurors,* 1.180 and Maintainers, and that the King by his Letters Pa∣tents hath charged all Archbishops meekly to pronounce in every Pa∣rish Excommunication against all such offendors.* 1.181

[unspec 7] That all men may have their Writs out of the Chancery for only the Fees of the Seal without any Fine,* 1.182 according to the great Charter.

Nulli vendemus justiciam.

Such as be of course shall be so, and such as be of grace the King will command the Chancellor to be therein gracious.* 1.183

[unspec 8] It is enacted, That Bigamy shall be tryed only in Court Christian. * 1.184

That remedy may be had against oppressions of the Clergy for pro∣bates of Wills,* 1.185 and Citations for trifles.

The King will herein do his best, and chargeth the Bishops to do the like.

[unspec 10] It is enacted,* 1.186 That the Justices of Assize,* 1.187 after their Assize taken, shall not depart before they have made delivery of their Gaol,* 1.188 on pain to lose their Fees.

It is enacted, If any delivery be taken before any other Justices then before such Justices as are appointed thereto,* 1.189 * 1.190 contrary to the Statutes of Northampton, that the same may be void.

[unspec 12] * 1.191That every Infant acknowledging any Statute or Recognisance, may at his full age averre his Nonage.

There is a better Law then by Averment.

[unspec 13] That all men may have delivery of their Beasts which escape into any Hay or Forrest,* 1.192 without any Fine to the Forrester who accompteth them Forfeits;* 1.193 and that Coroners may execute their office there.

* 1.194The Coroners shall execute their office there, and Wardens of For∣rests shall be commanded to keep their Officers from extorting.* 1.195

[unspec 14] That certain may be appointed to hear the debates between the Town of Great Yarmouth and Little Yarmouth.* 1.196

The Judgments therefore made between them shall stand.

[unspec 15] * 1.197 That remedy may be had for the true making of Woollen cloaths according to the Assize.* 1.198

* 1.199The King will provide for the execution of the Statute.

[unspec 16] * 1.200 That no money be carried forth out o•• the Realm.

* 1.201The King will therefore provide.

[unspec 17] It is enacted, That no purveyance be made but only for the King.* 1.202

[unspec 18] That Pardon may be granted for the debts of King Iohn,* 1.203 and Henry the Third, for which Process came daily out of the Exchequer.* 1.204

The King will provide answer the next Parliament.

[unspec 19] * 1.205That remedy may be had against Sheriffs and their Officers for ga∣thering of Green wax.* 1.206

The Statutes therefore shall stand.

On the back-side of the same Roll.

[unspec 20] For that the Staple was ordained to endure at the Kings pleasure, It is enacted that the same Staple should be revoked;* 1.207 and that all Mer∣chants-strangers may freely buy any Staple-wares,* 1.208 paying the due Custom.* 1.209

[unspec 21] * 1.210Sundry Justices in sundry Counties appointed to enquire of the Fe∣lonies of Bennet of Normandy.* 1.211

[unspec 22] * 1.212It is enacted, The Kings Bench shall stay in Warwickshire after Easter next; for that Sir Ieffery le Scroop Chief Justice is busie in the Kings weighty affairs,* 1.213 whose place to supply Sir Richard Willoughby is ap∣pointed,* 1.214 and Sir William Shareshall is assigned with him one of the Justices of the Bench.* 1.215

Anno Decimo tertio Edwardi Tertii. The Remembrances of the Parliament holden at [unspec 1] Westminster, in Quindena of S. Michael, Ann. 13 Edw. 3.

[unspec 2] A Proclamation was made as in 6 E. 3. tit. 4. * 1.216

[unspec 3] The causes of the Parliament were declared to be three,* 1.217 viz. First for the observation of the Peace. Secondly for the defence of the Marches towards Scotland. Thirdly for the keeping of the Sea.* 1.218

[unspec 4] After the Archbishop of Canterbury, who with the Bishop of Duresme, and Sir Michael de la Pool, came from the King beyond the Seas in message to the whole Estates,* 1.219 declared the things there atchieved, and the hazard of his own person and whole power thereby, wanting necessary things out of England.

[unspec 5] And by Letters sent to the Earl of Huntington,* 1.220 and to Merchants at Pearch, it was declared, how the King remained about S. Quintins, accompanied with Fifteen thousand armed men, and a great number more.

It was also declared how the King and others about him,* 1.221 for the furnishing of him, and the procuring of his Allies for this enterprise, stood bound in Three hundred thousand pounds, the which with his honor he ought to pay before his departure.* 1.222 So as the end was, He needed Aid.* 1.223

Whereupon the Duke of Cornwal,* 1.224 Guardian of England, and other Lords, granted to the King aid as followeth.* 1.225 For the money he wanted, the Archbishop of Canterbury by the Kings Letters-Patents had Commission to grant certain things to the Lords and Commons.

[unspec 6] The Lords grant to the King the tenth sheaf of all the Corn of their Demesns,* 1.226 except of their bound Tenants; the tenth fleece of Wooll, and the tenth Lamb of their own store, to be paid in two years: And would that the great * 1.227 wrong set upon Wooll be revoked, and that this Grant turn not into a Custom.

[unspec 7] That the keeping of the Kings Wards lands may be committed to the next of the kin of the same Ward. * 1.228

[unspec 8] That remedy may be found against such as dying pass away their Lands to defraud the Lord of the Wardship.* 1.229

[unspec 9] The Commons made answer,* 1.230 That they knew and tendred the Kings estate, and were ready to aid the same; only in this new Devise they durst not agree without further conference with their Countries; and so praying respite until another time, they promise to travel to their Countries.

[unspec 10] The Commons answer to the three Causes of the Parliament,* 1.231 in form following.

[unspec 11] First touching the Peace,* 1.232 it would much help, if good Justices were

appointed in every County. If such as be let to Main-prise do put in good Sureties,* 1.233 as Esquires or Gentlemen, and that no pardons were granted but by Parliament.* 1.234

[unspec 12] For keeping of the Sea,* 1.235 the Cinque Ports, or other Haven Towns, who are discharged of all other contributions, should do the same aid for the Sea coasts; That such as have Lands thereby be bound to keep thereupon.

[unspec 13] The like devise for keeping of the Marches of the North,* 1.236 as is next before, Viz. the keeping of the Sea-coasts.

The Demands of the Commons.

[unspec 14] First, That the King will pardon all Felonies,* 1.237 escapes, trespass for the Forrest, and otherwise, all aids to make the Kings son a Knight, or to marry his daughter.

* 1.238That all Purveyors as well with Commission as without, shall be ar∣rested if they make not present pay.

* 1.239A Pardon of old debts, and duties untill the Kings Coronation.

That all Customes of Wools and Lead,* 1.240 may be taken as it hath been, and not as lately enhaunsed, with Common assent, and that if it be, re∣sistance may be made.

And further that knowledge may be had how these may be assured.

For to help the want of money,

[unspec 15] It was thought good that every Merchant, for every sack of Wool, should bring in forty shillings in Bullion to be stamped within the Realm.* 1.241

[unspec 16] For maintenance of the Navy,* 1.242 it was enacted, That the Navy of the whole Realm should remain in some certain place, without any scat∣tering by any private men, untill further order be taken.

[unspec 17] * 1.243It was agreed that the Archbishop of Canterbury, and other No∣bles by their Letters should require the Archbishop of York,* 1.244 and his Clergy, to contribute for the defence of the North, as they had done.

[unspec 18] Sundry are appointed to follow this devise, and to prepare the Ar∣ray into divers Countries.* 1.245

[unspec 19] It is agreed, That the Inhabitants of Holdernes shall be arrayed,* 1.246 and grant aid for keeping of the North-marches, and other exploits there, as well as others of the County of York, albeit they be appointed by Commission to keep the same.

[unspec 20] It is agreed, That the Commissions of Sir William Wallingford,* 1.247 and all other Commissioners for purveyance for the King, be utterly void.

[unspec 21] That all Officers of Ports by the Kings Writ do restrain the trans∣porting of Corn.* 1.248

[unspec 22] That the Earl of Richmond,* 1.249 the Lord Clifford, the Lord Ros of Wake, the Lord Moubray, and Sir William Daubeny, are to be com∣manded by Writ to repair towards their lands, for the defence of the North-Marches, or being unable, that they then send power thither to the Lords, there.

[unspec 23] * 1.250That the Writs to summon the next Parliament, may charge every

Sheriff for his County to return two Knights girded with swords.* 1.251

That every Archbishop do before the next Parliament,* 1.252 certifie all Benefices in every Aliens hands,* 1.253 of the value thereof, and of the resi∣dence thereof.

[unspec 25] That two Writs be sent, The one, to call the Convocation of the Province of Canterbury,* 1.254 and the other of York, against Hillary en∣suing.

It is also to be remembred to summon the Parliament,* 1.255 against the Utaves of S. Hillary then ensuing.

Anno Decimo tertio Edwardi Tertii. The Remembrances of the Parliament holden at [unspec 1] Westminster, in the Octaves of S. Hillary, 13 E. 3.

[unspec 2] FOr that the Duke of Cornwal,* 1.256 Guardian of England, was busied about the Kings weighty affairs, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Dean of York, the Kings Treasurer, Richard de Willoughby, Iohn de Ston. and Iohn de S. Pool, four, three, or two of them by the Kings Letters Patents were appointed to begin,* 1.257 and continue the Parliament for,* 1.258 and in the Name of the King, and Guardian, and so do all things which the said Guardian should do, untill his coming.

[unspec 3] Hereupon the Artic••es contained in the last Parliament, tit. 2. were proclaimed.

[unspec 4] The Commission at large being,* 1.259 Edwardus, &c. Ending Teste Edw. Duce Cornubiae, & Com. Cestr. filio nostro charissimo Gardiano de Angl.

[unspec 5] The Commissioners cause sundry of the Lords and Commons to assemble in the Chamber of presence, before whom, for that sundry of both Houses were not come, they continued the Parliament from day to day untill the Munday next after the Octaves aforesaid;* 1.260 during which time, Merchants,* 1.261 Owners of Ships, and Mariners did attend.* 1.262

[unspec 6] The same day the causes of the Parliament were declared,* 1.263 Viz. for the aid to the King, keeping of the Sea, and defence of the North-marches, whereunto the Commons required respit untill Saturday the nineteenth of February.

[unspec 7] The same day the Commons offer to give the King for his relief,* 1.264 thir∣ty thousand sacks of Wooll, upon condition expressed in a pair of In∣dentures: the Lords promise to send to the King to know his pleasure.

[unspec 8] The Lords granted that such of them,* 1.265 or of their Peers, as hold by a Barony,* 1.266 should give the tenth of their grain, wool, and lamb, and of all their own Demesnes.

[unspec 9] For more speed after long debating, the Commons grant to give presently to the King,* 1.267 twenty five hundred sacks of Wool, so as if the King liked the conditions aforesaid, the same should run in part of pay∣ment; if not, they would freely give to the King.

[unspec 10] * 1.268The Merchants of England had day untill Munday the first week of Lent.

[unspec 11] * 1.269 The Mariners of the five Ports promised to make ready their ships before middle Lent, Viz. One and twenty of their own, and nine of the Thames, and to bear half the charges, the other half the Coun∣cel promised to bear of their own good will;* 1.270 but not of duty.

[unspec 12] * 1.271The Mariners of the West appoint to set forth ninety ships of an hundred Tun burthen and above, and to bear the whole charges if they could. Two Clerks are appointed to have the charges, the one for the West, the other for the Cinque Ports.

[unspec 13] * 1.272All Ships of Portsmouth, and from thence towards the West of the Burthen of one hundred Tuns, and above, shall ride at Dartsmouth, whose Admiral shall be the Earl of Arundel.* 1.273

[unspec 14] The Ships of the Cinque-Ports, and of the Thames, being of that Burthen, shall ride at Winchelsey,* 1.274 whose Admiral shall be the Earl of Huntington;* 1.275 all which Ships shall be ready by next Lent.

* 1.276Commandment is given to the Admiral to stay all other Ships which may pass the Seas, and to warn them to go into safe Harbors.

[unspec 15] * 1.277General Proclamations to be made, That all persons having Charters of Pardons, to resort to the Sea-coasts for the Kings service, upon pain to forfeit the same.

[unspec 16] * 1.278Sir Richard Talbot is appointed to keep the Town of Southampton, which he had undertaken; who for the same shall have twenty Men at Arms, and a hundred Archers at the Kings wages, and more if need require. All which Soldiers shall receive before-hand a moneths pay, and the said Richard a hundred pounds by way of reward.

[unspec 17] * 1.279The said Richard is appointed to see the same Town fortified accord∣ing to a pair of Indentures, and to levy the Charges of the Neighbors there bordering by, and more (if need be) to levy of the Inhabitants.

[unspec 18] * 1.280The Bishop of Winchester, the Prior of S. Swithins,* 1.281 and the Abbot of Hide,* 1.282 are appointed with all their power to keep at their Manors next to Southampton,* 1.283 and to be ready at the call of the same Richard.

[unspec 19] [unspec 20] * 1.284That two Pinaces, the one of Welbrook, the other of Roger Nor∣mandes, to attend the pleasure of the said Richard in the Port afore∣said.

[unspec 21] That all the Inhabitants of Southampton do attend to defend the same,* 1.285 and not depart on pain to lose all.

[unspec 22] That Stephen Butterley and William of Weston, Serjeants at Arms,* 1.286 do provide sufficient Timber-boards and other Necessaries for the same Town by Indenture.* 1.287

[unspec 23] That all Munition and other Furniture of the same Town be deliver∣ed unto the said Richard by Indenture.

[unspec 24] That the said Richard have the like power in all things,* 1.288 as the Earl of Warwick had at such time as he was Gardian there.

[unspec 25] That the Sheriff of Southampton have a Writ of attendance on the said Richard for victuals and other necessaries.* 1.289

* 1.290Touching Barwick and Edinburgh, William of Snoringe and Iohn

at Fennes Merchants of Lyn,* 1.291 Robert of Bayons and Henry le Smith Mer∣chants of Barton upon Humber, do undertake at a certain price, and by a certain day to deliver Ten thousand Quarters of all kind of Grain at the Town of Barwick, and in the Road of Lighe; Every Quarter of Wheat and Malt at Nine shillings; Oats, Beans and Pease at Five shillings. A caution, that under colour of the same they should not serve the Kings enemies. [unspec 26] * 1.292

Sir Thomas Rooksby hath taken upon him the keeping of the Castle of Edinburgh and Strivling,* 1.293 until Midsomer then next ensuing.

[unspec 27] The division of the Corn aforesaid, and of other victuals of the same Castle and Town of Barwick are made,* 1.294 the greatest whereof is allotted to the Castle.

Touching the Isle of Wight.

[unspec 28] [unspec 29] For keeping the same•• it was provided, That all the inhabitants of the same during the War should be respited of the payment of the Aid. * 1.295

That none of the same Isle shall be dispensed with to be absent there∣from, neither be warned of any Assise or Inquest, during the Wars.* 1.296

[unspec 30] Provision for Wine,* 1.297 Grain, Coals, and other Necessaries for the Castle of Carisbrook in Wight.* 1.298

[unspec 31] The Kings Butler is appointed to deliver the Wine to Sir Iohn de Longford Constable of the same Castle;* 1.299 and VVilliam of Kenenwich is commanded to provide the rest.

[unspec 32] Sir Iohn de Ferrers Captain of Iersey,* 1.300 hath appointed to send thither a sufficient Deputy, to whom certain things are appointed for the de∣fence of the same.

Commandment is given to the Bailiffs to seise the goods of William Paine,* 1.301 a late Jurate there who revolted to the Enemy, and to choose another.

It is enacted, That the temporalities of the Provost of VVells be restored to the Provost now to hold his former estate.* 1.302

On the back-side of the same Roll.

[unspec 34] The number of such as were set out by certain Nobles, Knights and Gentlemen of the Counties of York,* 1.303 Nottingham, Derby, Lancaster, and Cumberland, by particular rate, being in the whole of Men and Arms, Seven thousand four hundred; of Archers on horseback, Two hundred; and of Halberters, Two thousand.

[unspec 35] The Soldiers of York,* 1.304 Nottingham and Derby, shall go at the costs of the Country unto Newcastle upon Tine;* 1.305 only they of VVestmerland, Cumberland, and Lancaster, to Carlisle only: And the Captains and others being together,* 1.306 shall lie and forrage upon Scotland, and not upon the Marches of England.

[unspec 36] A Clerk to be appointed for the defraying of the wages,* 1.307 by the over∣sight of the Lords Percy and Nevil.

[unspec 37] To speak with the Nobles and Knights to execute those things,* 1.308 and to talk with the Merchants for Shifts, and return of money for these exploits.

[unspec 38] * 1.309For that Richard Talbot is discharged for the keeping of Berwick, It is agreed, That Sir Walter Clark shall keep the same till Easter in∣suing.

[unspec 39] * 1.310Sir Thomas de Wake, Sir William Ros, Sir Tho. Ughtred, Sir William de la Pool, and Sir Michael de VVath, are appointed to set for the Ar∣ray of Souldiers for the County of York.

[unspec 40] * 1.311Sir Nicholas de Cantelow, and Sir Richard de VVilloughby, Sir Tho∣mas le Longvillers, for the Counties of Nottingham and Derby.

[unspec 41] Sir Henry Heydock, and Robert de Radcliff for the County of Lanc.

[unspec 42] * 1.312Sir Anthony Lucy, Sir Pierce Tilliol, and Sir Hugh Delowthrey, and Robert Parvynge for VVestmerland,* 1.313 and Cumberland.

[unspec 43] The Lords Piercy, and Nevill, Sir Robert Dacres, Sir Iohn de Fen∣wick, and Sir Thomas de Helprescotes, for Northumberland, who may ap∣point Captains,* 1.314 and them displace on cause reasonable.

[unspec 44] * 1.315An Act to survey all Wasts done by any persons to the possessions of any religious Houses, being in the hands of Aliens with the Cir∣cumstances.* 1.316

[unspec 45] * 1.317Writs of respits to be made for the Prior at S. Dennyses next South•• for the Parsonages of Rye and Sandwich, for paiment of their Dismes.* 1.318

* 1.319The like for the Prior of Brumcester for the setting forth of one man at Arms, and two Archers.

Anno Decimo quarto Edwardi Tertii. [unspec 1] The Remembrances of the Parliament holden at Westminster, the Wednesday next after Midlent, in the reign of King Edw. 3. the 14^th. and of France the first.

[unspec 2] [unspec 3] * 1.320OPen Proclamation was made in Westminster Hall, as in the last Parliament, tit. 3.

* 1.321Sir Thomas of Drayton is made Clerk of the Parliament.

[unspec 4] Sundry are appointed to receive the Petitions of Ireland,* 1.322 England, Gascoyn, VVales•• and Flanders.

[unspec 5] The Thursday after, the Parliament was adjourned until Saturday en∣suing.* 1.323

[unspec 6] The same Saturday it was declared, that the Parliament was called,* 1.324 that the King might be aided with a great sum,* 1.325 the which lay him upon, and therefore the Commons are willed to give answer on Munday ensuing.* 1.326

[unspec 7] The same Munday they granted to the King the ninth of their grain,* 1.327 wool, and lamb for two yeers to be levyed, and of all Townsmen the ninth of their goods, of such as dwelled in Forrests and Wastes, a Fifteenth, on condition the King would grant their Petitions contained in a Schedule.* 1.328

The Petitions be these, Viz.

Sundry Bishops, Lords, and Commons, were appointed daily to sit untill they had reduced the aforesaid grant in form of a Statute.* 1.329

[unspec 8] They brought the same into the form of a Statute,* 1.330 agreed upon by the King, and the whole Estates, which beginneth, To the honour of God.

[unspec 10] And such Articles as were to continue but for a time, the King ex∣emplified under the Great Seal,* 1.331 beginning, Know ye that where our Bi∣shops, Earls, &c.

[unspec 11] For that also the King in his stile was named King of France,* 1.332 and had changed his Arms, whereby the Subjects were not longer bound to obey him as King of France, the Kings Letters Patents of In∣dempnity were granted,* 1.333 beginning Edwardus, &c. Know ye that where some people intend, &c.

[unspec 12] Certain Bishops and Lords, require to be saved harmless against the Duke of Brabant,* 1.334 for great sums of money, wherein they stood bound for the King, if the Duke of Cornwal married not with the daughter of the said Duke,* 1.335 which was granted, and all which Letters Patents were inrolled in the Chancery. * 1.336

[unspec 13] The Petitions of the Clergy by assent were made into a Statute,* 1.337 and began Edwardus &c. and enrolled, as above.

[unspec 14] Certain named to debate of matters concerning Flanders.* 1.338

[unspec 15] Certain are appointed to speak with the Merchants touching Ex∣change to Bruxels.* 1.339

Some to confer with the Merchants of England.* 1.340

[unspec 16] Others to dilate with Prior Aliens.

[unspec 17] Other some to consult to••ching the defence of the North Marches.* 1.341

[unspec 18] Others to intreat of the affairs of Gascoign. * 1.342

[unspec 19] Certain appointed to keep the Island,* 1.343 and Sea-coasts.

[unspec 20] Touching the keeping of the Peace,* 1.344 and performance of Covenants between the Duke of Brabant, it shall be debated in the presence of the King.

[unspec 21] Concerning money,* 1.345 the same shall be moved to the Commons.

[unspec 22] Certain appointed to take the Accompts of Sir VVilliam de la Pool,* 1.346 Iohn Chernels, and Paul de Monteflore, and others, who had received money, wools, and other goods to the Kings use.

[unspec 23] Day was given to the same VVilliam to account,* 1.347 who found sureties, the Earl of Derby, and the Lord VVake.

[unspec 24] Sir Iohn Chernels found Sureties to account,* 1.348 the same Earl, and Sir Iohn Montgomery.

[unspec 25] Piercy Dyme, and other Merchants of Bard, found sureties the Earl of Huntingdon.* 1.349

[unspec 26] William of VVelchborn found sureties,* 1.350 Sir Iohn Sturmey, and Sir Iohn Charvels.

[unspec 27] Paul de Monteflore found sureties,* 1.351 Sir Iohn de Hareshal, Sir Iohn Darcy, Sir Reynold of Cobham, and Sir Iohn Stradling.

[unspec 28] The Parliament was continued or prorogued untill VVednesday in Easter week then ensuing.* 1.352

[unspec 29] Certain appointed to sit on Petitions had before the King.* 1.353

[unspec 30] The Bishops,* 1.354 at the request of the King, promise that they will never dissent from the Kings promise made for the Customs of Wooll, but by common assent of Parliament.

[unspec 31] To remember to repeal a Commission made to Sir Robert de Watford of the Opposer in the Exchequer.* 1.355

[unspec 32] To remember to respite the Prior of S. Dennis next Southampton,* 1.356 and of Southwick, for paying their Tenths and Fifteens.

[unspec 33] To direct a Commission to Sir Robert de Popham to be Sheriff of Southampton at the Kings will.* 1.357

[unspec 34] It is enacted, That the King may with the assent of his Allies take any reasonable Peace.* 1.358

[unspec 35] In consideration of the good service done by the Marquess of Iuliers, the King maketh him Earl of Cambridge,* 1.359 and giveth him in Fee a Thousand pounds yearly, until the King provide for him so much of Hereditaments.

[unspec 36] * 1.360It is enacted, That the Duke of Cornwal in the Kings absence shall be Keeper of England; and that the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Earls of Lancaster, VVarwick, and of Huntington shall attend on him, calling to them such Justices and others as they shall think fit for good ordinance.

[unspec 37] That the Charter by Writs do pay the Merchants of Barton and Lyn for their Purvey of Corn.* 1.361

[unspec 38] * 1.362Such Merchants Denizens as by Writ were to appear, are comman••••ed to attend the day after the Ascension.

[unspec 39] Pardons shall be made to Sir Robert Iorce,* 1.363 VVilliam de Glaston, Pierce Tilial, and Simon de Rug••y, of all Debts.

[unspec 40] That the like be made to Thomas of Brookhall for thirty two Tons of Powder.* 1.364

[unspec 41] The Earl of Angos, the Lord Piercy, Sir Iohn Greygrave, Sir Ralph de Nevil, and Sir Anthony de Lucy, at their own costs particularly set forth to Scotland in the whole two hundred and ten Men at Arms,* 1.365 and two hundred and twenty Archers.

[unspec 42] The Lord Mowbray shall have the keeping of Barwick with one hundred and twenty Men at Arms,* 1.366 one hundred Halberters, and two hundred Archers; of whom the said Lord shall ••ind eighty Men at Arms, twenty Halberters, and forty Archers, and the King the rest.

[unspec 43] * 1.367Sir William Felton setteth forth sixty Men at Arms, fifty Halberters, and fifty Archers to ride with the Lords into the Marches; and towards the keeping of the Castle of Roxborough, whereof he is Keeper, he findeth thirty six men at Arms, and forty Halberters.

[unspec 44] * 1.368The King of Scots chargeth himself to find twenty Men at Arms; and for the maintenance of his Estate, he shall during the vacation of the Archbishop of York, have the keeping of the Manor of Heklisham, and Three hundred pounds yearly of the Desms within the Diocese of York.

[unspec 45] * 1.369The Lord Ros, Sir Ralph Bolmer, Sir Iohn of Willoughby, Sir Henry

of Fitzhugh, &c. Adam de Well, do set forth Five hundred and fifty men.

[unspec 47] The Lord Mowbray shall have One hundred pounds imprest to help to set himself forth. * 1.370

[unspec 48] A Commission shall be made to the said Lord Mowbray of Justice∣ship of length,* 1.371 and a Writ to Sir Richard Talbot to deliver to him Rule, and Remembr••nces touching the same.

[unspec 49] Sir Thomas de Rogeby chargeth himself with one certain number in Peace, with another in War, for the keeping of the Castles of Edin∣••urgh and Sterling.* 1.372

[unspec 50] A Commission to be made to Sir Iohn Burden Parson of Rodebury to the Chamberlain of Berwick at the Kings pleasure,* 1.373 the yearly Fee of One hundred marks; and that Robert de ••urchal, who was both Cham∣berla••n and Victu••ller, and had One hundred marks fee, should have only Fifty marks fee.

[unspec 51] It is agreed, That every one that is of power and ability, shall be ready upon warning to go forth towards the North-marches.* 1.374

[unspec 52] That no victuals be carried by sea out of England into Scotland. * 1.375

[unspec 53] That a Commission be made to the Earl of Angos,* 1.376 the Lord Piercy, and Sir Ralph Nevil, or two of them, to set forth the Arrays of York∣shire, Nottingham, Derby, and Northumberland; to punish all Rebels and disobedient, to determine all trespasses done in Northumberland and the Kings land in Scotland, to receive any person to the peace or pardon, and to take truce.

[unspec 54] The like Commission to be made to the Lord Wake,* 1.377 Sir Percy Tilial, and Sir Anthony de Lucy, whereof the said Anthony be one for the West-marches.

[unspec 55] The Duke of Cornwall shall be Keeper of England in the Kings ab∣sence,* 1.378 and the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Earl of Hungtingdon to be chief Councellors of the Realm. * 1.379

[unspec 56] The Bishop of Lincoln shall go to the King to be his Councellor.* 1.380

[unspec 57] Provision of Victuals shall be made at Southampton and Sandwich for the Kings Navy.* 1.381

Anno Decimo quarto Edwardi Tertii. Summonitio ad Parliamentum.

REX &c. Henrico Com. Lanc. &c. apud Westm. die Mercurii post Festum translationis S. Thomae Martyris,* 1.382 &c. Teste Rege apud VVestm. 30 die Maii.

• Johan. de Warrenia Com. Sarum••
• Hugoni de Courtney Com. De∣von.
• Willielmo de Bohun Com. Nor∣thampton.
• Willielmo de Clynton Com. Hun∣tington.
• Hugoni de Audley Com. Glouc.
• Gilberto de Umfravil Com. An∣gos.
• Laurence de Hastings Com. Pem∣brochiae.
• Thom. Wake de Liddle.
• Willielmo de Ros de Hamelake.
• Johanni de Mowbray.
• Hen. Fitz Hugh.
• Willielmo la Zouch de Harring∣worth.
• Johanni Bardolf.
• Johanni de Bello Campo de So∣merset.
• Nicolao de Cantelupo.
• Rado de Staff:
• Johanni de Seagrave.
• Tho. de Berkley.
• Anthon. de Lucy.
• Gilberto Talbot.
• Johanni de Harrington.
• Henrico Grey.
• Rogero Gray.
• Rado Basset de Drayton.
• Hugoni de Poyns.
• Pho. de Columbariis.
• Rogero de Claudes.
• Johanni Nevil de Essex.
• Nico. de Nevil.
• Roberto de Insula.
• Jacobo de Audley.
• Johanni le Strange.
• Hugoni le Despencer.
• Petro de malo lacu le Quint.
• Rado de Bevill.
• Rico. Talbot.
• Johanni de Willoughby.
• Johanni de Charlton sen.
• Ado de Well.
• Willielmo Ayncourt.
• Willielmo de Kerdeston.
• Johan. de Sutton in Holderness.
• Johan. de Fawconbridge.
• Roberto de Morley.
• Johanni de Lawborne.
• Henrico Hussey.
• Johanni de Gray de Rotherfield.
• Johan. fil. Rico. de Gray de Code∣more.
• Johanni de Tibetot.
• Roberto. Fitz pain, & Rico Piercy.
• Willlielmo de Clinton Com. Hunt.
• Custodi Quin{que} Portuum.

Anno Decimo quarto Edwardi Tertii. DE Consilio summon: cum consilio in propinquis partibus propter alacritatem.

REx I. Archiepiscopo Cant. &c. apud Westm. die Lunae post festum Sancti Michaelis, &c. Teste apud Westm. 14 Septembris.

Consimiles literae conscriptae.

• Rico Episc. London
• Rico. Episc. Bath, & Wells.
• Johanni Episcopo Eliensi.
• Rico. Episcopo Sar.
• Abbi de Waltham sancti Crucis
• Abbati Westminst.
• Johanni de Warrenia Com. Sa∣rum.
• Rico. Com. Arundel.
• Humf. de Bohun Com. Heref.
• ...

• Willielmo de Clinton, Com. Huntington.
• Laurenc. de Hastings, Com. Pem∣brochiae.
• Rad. Basset de Drayton.
• Tho. Wake de Lullell.
• Barthol. de Bourchew.
• Rogero de Grey.
• Hen. de Grey.
• Hugo le Despencer.
• Johanni de Grey de Rotherfield.
• Johanni de Stonore.
• Henrico Hussey.
• Willielmo de Shareshall.
• Jacobo de Woodstock.
• Richardo Talbot, &c.

The Parliament holden at Westminster, the Wednes∣day [unspec 1] next after the Translation of S. Thomas the Martyr, Anno 14 E. 3.

[unspec 2] DEclaration was made, That the Parliament was called,* 1.383 First, to consult what was best for the King and his Allies to do to the Enemy being on the Sea;* 1.384 To provide for the common peace of the Land, for the defence of the North-Marches, for the keeping of the Sea; And how the King might be answered for the last Subsidy granted.

[unspec 3] After this, open Proclamation was made in VVestminster-Hall,* 1.385 of the Articles in the last Parliament, tit. 2.

[unspec 4] On Thursday, upon declaration made of the Kings victory of the Enemies,* 1.386 and how for the performance of the same he was to be aided with money; And day given until Saturday then ensuing to answer.

[unspec 5] On Saturday, the Lords and Commons granted to the King as in the last Parliament,* 1.387 viz. The Ninth of their Corn, Wooll and Lamb, and many Devises made for the due answering of the same.

[unspec 6] Hereupon came the Earl of Arundel, and Sir VVilliam Trussel from the King with Letters of Credit under the Privy-seal,* 1.388 directed to the Lords and Commons; purporting his great Victory, and no less necessity to have indelayed pay of money: Which Letters are at large.

[unspec 7] By the same Letters, amongst other things, it appeareth, that the King got the victory on S. Iohns day,* 1.389 in the Water of Swine, in the Port there.

[unspec 8] And that also the Kings Allies carried the King about Tournay with an hundred men, and that Sir Robert de Artons carried him at S. Havers with five men.

[unspec 9] In the end the King sheweth great cause of danger, and more of dishonor, without present aid,* 1.390 and requireth further credit in the Bearers.

[unspec 10] After this, certain Bishops, Lords and Knights there named do ap∣point of their own credit to spare the King twenty thousand sacks of wooll,* 1.391 every sack to be sold five marks under the price made at Nott. so as the King should be answered for every of the sacks of the best sort

six pounds, for others five pounds•• and for the worst four marks, over and above forty shillings Custom for every sack,* 1.392 whereof present return should be made to the King.

[unspec 11] * 1.393An order taken, that the Subsidy of the next year should be imployed for the paiment of these Woolls, and to be confirmed by the Kings Letters-Patents.

* 1.394Provision is appointed to be made for the King, two parts at Sand∣wich, and the third at Southampton; of Wheat two thousand Quarters, of Beans and Pease five hundred Quarters, of Bacon eight hundred, of Ale two hundred Tuns, of Cheese forty Wayes, of Wine an hundred Tuns.

[unspec 12] Ambrose de Bewburgh is appointed for the Purvey at Sandwich, Sir Iohn de Waterhall at Southampton.

[unspec 13] * 1.395Four thousand four hundred pounds is assigned to the Kings Butler out of the Aid of Essex and Oxon.

[unspec 14] * 1.396The King of Scots shall have as in the last Parliament, tit. 4, 5. who with forty men at arms is appointed to serve at Carlisle.

Certain by the advice of the Earl of Angos and of the Lord Piercy shall be appointed to set forth the Arrays of Yorkshire,* 1.397 Nottingham and Derby, to Newcastle upon Tine, and so to the Marches.

[unspec 15] * 1.398Such Parsons of Churches as pay their Tenths, shall pay no Ninth.

* 1.399The Sheriff of Southampton is appointed to repair to the Constable of the Castle of Carisbrook and Wight,* 1.400 and there to muster the men of the same Isle, and to choose a Keeper of the same until further order.

Others to make enquiry of the like on this side Trent.

[unspec 16] * 1.401A Writ of Warrant to be directed to the Sheriff of York, to deliver the body of the Earl of Norfolk to the Bishop of Duresm, the Lord Piercy, and Sir Ralph Nevil; They to do further according to their Commission.

[unspec 17] * 1.402That Prior-Aliens and others who have their Possessions in Farm of the King, shall pay no Ninths.

A Writ to gather no Ninths of any Religious person who payeth his Desme, and was not summoned to the Parliament until Michaelmas next.

* 1.403That such Hospitals as have not heretofore been taxed, shall pay no Ninths.

[unspec 18] * 1.404Every Sheriff by Writ shall cause some certain Merchants of every City and Town within their Bailiwick to appear before the Council at a day; and proclaim that no person buy any Wools before the King be served, whereunto all Customers shall have an eye.

* 1.405That the gathering of the Ninths for the Isle of Wight be stayed until Michaelmas.

[unspec 19] * 1.406It is enacted, That twenty thousand Sacks of Wooll granted to the King, shall be taken in whose hands the same may be found, or Agreement to be made therefore of the two payments of the Ninths.

[unspec 20] Henry Gould le Better, Thomas Gray, William of Lancaster, and Iohn of Luttrington take Fifteen hundred Sacks of Wooll within the County of York,* 1.407 to pay for every Sack 4 l. 10 s. over and above 40 s. Custom within three weeks.

[unspec 21] Hardolf of Barto Merchant of Hull, and Thomas Thurwit Merchant of Beverley,* 1.408 took One thousand Sacks of Wooll, Five hundred of Nottingham at 4 l. 13 s. 4 d. the Sack; and Five hundred at Derby, at 3 l. 3 s. 4 d. the Sack, over and above 40 s. Custom to pay as next before.

[unspec 22] Thomas of Loveshed, William de Mallerstrange, and William of Banbridge•• Merchants of York, do take Four hundred Sacks of Cumber∣land and Westmerland, at four marks every sack, to pay over and above the Custom as aforesaid.

[unspec 23] Walter de le Prist of Melt. Bonbray, and Hugh Coskhead Merchants of Barto upon Humber, have Five hundred sacks of Leicester for eight marks the sack, One hundred sacks of Rutland for 4 l. 10 s. the sack, over &c. to pay as before.

[unspec 24] Thomas Colls, Richard Weston, Adam de la Hone, and Iohn Retoun, have of Salop Four hundred sacks at 6 l. 6 s. 4 d. One hundred sacks of Stuff, at 5 l. 6 s. 8 d. the sack, &c. over and above as before.

[unspec 25] Writs sent to every Sheriff to execute the 18 Title before,* 1.409 That there wanted Merchants to buy any more Ware.

[unspec 26] The Merchants of Bard and Permich,* 1.410 upon payment of the Ninths in sundry Countries there named, appoint to pay to sundry of the Kings Creditors beyond the Seas, the sum of 28695 l. 15 s. 2 d. and that cer∣tain of the Kings jewels lying in gage therefore should be delivered.* 1.411 Sir William de la Pool appointed to pay to the King before Michaelmas Three hundred marks beyond the Seas, so as he might have his Com∣petent of Wooll, or else the first Ninths granted in Suffolk.

Remembrances for the King to keep promise.

[unspec 28] TO keep the Sea,* 1.412 and to purvey for the Navy, and to defend the Isles of Iersey and Gernsey.

That Anthony Bath do deliver the Kings Jewels.* 1.413

Touching assignment made to Conrade Clipping and Goddeck de Renley, for the Customs of England.

That Five hundred sacks of Wooll in Gloucester, be assigned to Queen Philip for the paiment of her Debts.

[unspec 29] A Letter sent from the Lords of the Parliament to the King by Sir William Trussel,* 1.414 containing the Grant of their Ninths, and their policy of Wooll for the present shift. The Postscript requireth the King to buy at Sluce, and other Ports of Zealand; for the greatest store of Wools were conveyed by stealth.

[unspec 30] Another Letter in private, sent (as it seemeth) from some of the Council,* 1.415 to the effect of their Letters.

A special and rare Cause, both for Law and power of Parliament. The cause is very long, but the abridgement here contain∣eth the whole matter in Law, as followeth:

* 1.416Sir Iohn Stanton, and Anne his wife, by Fine give unto Thomas de Cranthorn, certain lands in Helleston: the same Thomas thereby revert∣ed them back to the same Iohn, and Anne his wife to the heirs of Anne. After which, Sir Ieffery Stanton brought his Formedon en le descender, against the said Iohn and Anne for the Premises; wherein after Essoins, and other delays used by the said Iohn, the same Anne upon prayer was received, and vouched to warrant the said Iohn;* 1.417 the which vou∣cher Sir Ieffery counterpleaded: Anne verifieth and saith, If the Court shall rule her to answer further, she was ready; upon which Counter-plea they demurred in Law in the Common Pleas; upon which De∣murrer, for that the said Sir Ieffery could not get the Judges to pro∣ceed in judgement, he in the last Parliament by his Petition,* 1.418 prayeth the examination of the matter, and to have judgement.

After which the House of Parliament do cause the Kings Writ under the great Seal containing the whole matter, and transcript of the same to be sent to the Justices of the Common Pleas, willing them there∣by, that if the matter so stood, that then they should without delay proceed to judgement.

After this an Alias in the nature aforesaid, or else to signifie the cause, was directed to the Justices as aforesaid, who yet did nothing; upon which matter, the same Sir Ieffery by another Petition requireth that the Judges may be commanded to proceed to judgement,* 1.419 or else they may come into the House with the whole Record, so as in the Parlia∣ment judgement may be given on the one party.* 1.420

* 1.421Whereupon the whole House commanded Sir Thomas of Drayton Clerk of the Parliament, to go to Sir Iohn Stoner, and other of his com∣panions of the Common Pleas, and to require them, according to the Plea pleaded, to proceed to judgement; and if they could not so do for difficulty,* 1.422 that then they should at a day come into the House, and bring with them the whole Process and Record.

The Justices at the day came into the Parliament House with the Record aforesaid, where in the presence of all the Lords, Justices, and others of the Kings Councel learned, it was agreed; that the said Sir Ieffery being a stranger to the Fine,* 1.423 might well aver that Thomas had nothing therein, and that Anne could not vouch Iohn her hus∣band, nor be received to the averment aforesaid,* 1.424 notwithstanding her Protestation in the Court, &c. wherefore it was agreed that the said Ieffery should recover. And thereupon a Writ under the great Seal was sent to the said Justices to give judgment accordingly.* 1.425

Anno Decimo quinto Edwardi Tertii. The Parliament holden at Westminster, the Mun∣day in Easter week 15 Edw. 3.

[unspec 1] IT is agreed, that Sir Thomas Drayton shall be Clerk of the Parli∣ament. * 1.426

[unspec 2] The Articles contained in the third Title of the last Parliament are proclaimed in Westminster Hall.* 1.427

[unspec 3] Receivers of Petitions for England,* 1.428 Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Gas∣coin, and of the Isles.

[unspec 4] Tryers of Petitions as aforesaid.

For that sundry of the Lords and Commons were not come,* 1.429 the Par∣liament was continued from day to day untill Thursday ensuing.

The same day the cause of the Parliament was declared to be,* 1.430 how the King might be answered of the grant of the ninth, which was to him given in consideration that he should passe in person against the ene∣my Philip de Valois,* 1.431 who had taken away part of the Dutchy of Guienne, much part of which grant was kept from the King by evill Officers.* 1.432

Another cause how more plenty of money might be had,* 1.433 and whe∣ther Florences were to be currant with the Sterling.

Declaration was also made that such as found themselves grieved with the King,* 1.434 or his Officers, should upon complaint find remedy.

[unspec 6] From this Thursday untill Thursday after,* 1.435 the Parliament was con∣tinued from day to day on this point, that the Nobles of this Land, should not be put to answer but in open Parliament by their Peers;* 1.436 whereupon are named four Bishops, four Earls, and four Barons to draw the Plot.

[unspec 7] These persons being in their devise assigned to the effect aforesaid, as hereafter doth ensue, under the name of which Peers they bring the Chancellor and Treasurer,* 1.437 and such like Officers, and that all Estates may injoy their liberties.* 1.438

[unspec 8] The same day the King came into S. Edwards Chamber commonly called,* 1.439 The Chamber de pinct. before whom, all the Lords and Com∣mons, the Archbishop of Canterbury humbled himself,* 1.440 and required his favour, which he granted. After which the Archbishop desired that where he was defamed through the Realm, that he might be arraigned in open Parliament before his Peers:* 1.441 The King made answer, That he would attend to the common affairs,* 1.442 and after hear others.

The Articles of the Commons.* 1.443

[unspec 9] First, That the great Charter may in all points be observed;* 1.444 so as such persons as are neither appealed, indicted, or followed at the suit of the party, and yet have their goods, and lands, and possessions taken from them, may be restored thereto again.* 1.445

[unspec 10] * 1.446That the Chancellor and other Officers there named shall upon their entries into their offices be always sworn to observe the Laws of the Land, and points of the great Charter.

[unspec 11] * 1.447That every man for debts due to the Kings Ancestors may have therefore Charters of pardon of course out of the Chancery.

[unspec 12] * 1.448That certain by Commission may hear the accounts of all such as received wooll, aid, or other money for the King, and that the same may be enrolled in the Chancery.

[unspec 13] * 1.449That the Ordinances made at Northampton, That men of ev••l life and name should be attached, whereby sundry honest men by colour there∣of have been arrested, may be repealed.

[unspec 14] * 1.450That many Commissions whereby sundry men have been fined by the Commissioners outragiously, may be revoked, and new granted to others.

[unspec 15] * 1.451That the Chancellor, and all other Officers there named, may be chosen in open Parliament; they also there openly sworne to observe all Laws as aforesaid.

[unspec 16] And the meaning of the Lords and Commons by one assent is, That all things in the Statute wherein the Ninths are granted should be kept;* 1.452 otherwise they think themselves not bound to pay any; where if the King should grant those things in the Petitions,* 1.453 they will then make him reasonable answer.

[unspec 17] * 1.454They also pray, that till the Wednesday then ensuing their Articles may be committed to certain Bishops, Earls, Barons, and other wise men there named, by them to be amended; the which the King granted.

The Articles of the Clergy.

[unspec 18] * 1.455The same day the Archbishop of Canterbury and other Bishops ex∣hibited to the King certain Petitions, viz.

[unspec 19] * 1.456First they shew how sundry Clerks were imprisoned by the Kings Officers, without due Process.

[unspec 20] That the liberties of the Church,* 1.457 and all liberties granted to any estate may be kept; and that the Great Charter may be newly pro∣claimed, and by oath confirmed.

[unspec 21] That such Clerks and Lay-men as are imprisoned against the order of the Great Charter,* 1.458 may be delivered.

[unspec 22] That the Justices upon the Sheriffs return, that a Clerk hath no Lay∣fee, awardeth a Capias without any Writ to the Bishop,* 1.459 and so upon a Condemnation against a Clerk causeth the same to be levied without any Writ to the Bishop, against the priviledge of the Church.

[unspec 23] * 1.460That sundry of the Kings Officers and others have entred into divers Religious houses and Parsonages, and by force taken away their goods; and further upon oaths extorted upon those persons, have enquired of things within their houses,* 1.461 and them so found have carried away.

[unspec 24] * 1.462That the Justices have punished Usurers, and impeached the Officers of the Church for taking money for Corporal pain, Probate of W••lls, solemnizing of Marriage.

[unspec 25] That the Kings Officers have levied of Parsons of the Churches,* 1.463 the Ninth of their Corn, Wooll and Lamb, where they ought to pay their Tenths.

[unspec 26] Touching the Petitions of the Clergy, the Kings Answer was open∣ly read in the Parliament;* 1.464 the which because the Clergy liked not, they desired a Copy of the same to deliberate thereupon, which was granted. In the end the Answer was as followeth.

The Answer to the Clergy.

[unspec 27] The Kings meaning is not, that any Clerk should be attached against Law. * 1.465

[unspec 28] To the second, He would the observation of the Great Charter and other Liberties;* 1.466 which being exemplified under the Great Seal, he thinketh may suffice, and that there needeth no other swearing thereto,* 1.467 considering that within the Realm there are already too many for∣sworne.* 1.468

[unspec 29] To the third, He is ready to hear if any be imprisoned against the Law or Statute of Northampton * 1.469

[unspec 30] To the fourth, The Process and order therein are avowable by Law,* 1.470 and neither would the King that any man should enter into the Churches Fee against their liberties.* 1.471

[unspec 31] The King would not that any of his Officers should enter into any of the Kings Churches lands, or to take any their goods;* 1.472 but if Lay∣men to defraud the King do bring their goods thither, the King think∣eth himself to be wronged.

[unspec 32] To the seventh, The King will have the punishment of dead Usurers, * 1.473 and the Ordinaries of living Usurers. And touching money for pains pecuniary,* 1.474 Probate of Wills, solemnity of Marriage, and such like, the King would not his Officers to have any Cognisance.

[unspec 33] To the eighth, He would not the Ninths or Tenths to be paid other∣wise then the same was granted,* 1.475 viz. of such as hold by a Barony,* 1.476 or use to be summoned to the Parliament. But if any of the Church have ap∣propriated any possessions heretofore not taxed, that then they pay the Ninth by the equity of the Statute.

[unspec 34] The Saturday after, the King answered the Demands of the Lords, * 1.477 in manner following:

[unspec 35] The King granteth for him and his heirs, That if any person commit any act against the form of the Great Charter,* 1.478 or any other good Law, that he shall answer in Parliament,* 1.479 or else where he ought to answer according to the Law.

[unspec 36] And to the Commons Petitions, an Answer was made as followeth.

• To the first, He will as in the Answer to the Lords.
• To the second for the Oath of his Officers,* 1.480 He would the same. [unspec 37]
• To the third for pardoning of Debts.* 1.481 He granteth.
• To the fourth he granteth, so as the Treasurer and Chief Baron may [unspec 38] be adjoined.* 1.482
• ...

• [unspec 39] To the fifth, He revoketh the Statute made at Northampton.* 1.483
• To the sixth, the King willeth the same be done in the presence of [unspec 40] him, of the Lords, and certain of the Commons.
• [unspec 41] To the seventh, The King liketh, that if any such Officer dyeth, or otherwise shall fall void, that in the choice of a new Officer he shall have the assent of the Nobles;* 1.484 and that such Officer shall be sworne at the next Parliament, according to the Petition.

[unspec 42] And at every Parliament,* 1.485 the King shall reassume into his hands all such Offices, so as the said Officers shall answer unto all ob∣jections.

* 1.486Hereupon at the request of the whole Estate these Articles were Sta∣tutes as on the back of the Roll doth appear, the which Statutes, with the conditions,* 1.487 were after read before the King, the Chancellor, Trea∣surer, Justices of both Benches, Steward of the Kings Chamber, and others, all who were sworn upon the Crosse of Canterbury to perform the same;* 1.488 only the Chancellor, Treasurer, and certain of the Justi∣ces refused the same Oath as repugnant to their former Oath,* 1.489 and Laws of the Realm. The which Statutes, and Conditions together with the Commissions for the enquiry of oppressions were exemplified under the great Seal,* 1.490 and delivered to the Lords and Commons.

The Saturday in the week of Pentecost, the Articles ensuing were agreed upon.

[unspec 43] That the Bishops of Duresme, and Sarum, the Earls of Northampton, Arundel, Warwick, and Salisbury shall hear the answer of the Arch∣bishop of Canterbury,* 1.491 the same to be debated of in the next Parlia∣ment.

[unspec 45] * 1.492Because the King should before Michaelmas next transport twenty thousand sacks of Wool: It was provided that no man before that time should passe over any Wool on pain of treble losse, life, and member.

[unspec 46] * 1.493That the King during the wars of France may charge religious Aliens.

[unspec 47] That the Bishop of Chester, Sir Robert Wake, Sir Robert of Soding∣ton, by such as have knowledge of every County, may apportion Wool granted to the King,* 1.494 according to the Assesment of the Fifteenth, late made in every County, who did so.

[unspec 48] The particular rate of every County for Wool granted to the King,* 1.495 the which rates were delivered into the Chancery by Roll entred, and thereupon Commissions made for the gathering of the same.

[unspec 49] And it is to be remembred that all things touching the arraignment of the Archbishop of Canterbury,* 1.496 do remain with Sir William of Kel∣desbye, Keeper of the Privie Seal.* 1.497

In the back of these Rolls are contained the Statutes, Conditions, and Commissions before specified, being the effect of the whole Parlia∣ment.

[unspec 50] The Print touching the confirmation of the great Charter,* 1.498 and other Liberties, cap. 1. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 51] The Print, that no Peer of the Land shall be impeached but by try∣all of his Peers,* 1.499 cap. 2. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 52] The Print, that no man shall be impeached by Commandment with∣out Process of Law,* 1.500 and for the oath of the Kings Officers, agreeth with the Record.

The Print, touching the choice of the Kings Officers,* 1.501 and their an∣swers to all mens Objections, cap. 4. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 53] The Print, touching cognizance of Usury,* 1.502 cap. 5. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 54] The Print, touching Jurisdiction of Court Christian,* 1.503 cap. 6. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61.] Touching the Revocation of the Statutes aforesaid,* 1.504 mentioned by one Statute in the Print, there is no mention made in this Record. See 17 E. 3. tit. 23.

The seven Chapters touching the discharge of twenty thousand sacks of Wool now granted,* 1.505 and for the due levying of the ninths of Corn, Lamb, and Wool do for every Chapter agree with the Record, according to the titles in the Margent.

Here followeth the Commissions mentioned before.

They are contained under Six Titles, the effect whereof is, That all Commissions out of what Court soever with all fines,* 1.506 and process upon the same, except such as concern the Kings Officers, as carrying of Wool, and other Merchandise over the Sea, uncustomed, or such as are against the Kings defence, and peace, and without warrant of the Law, and therefore to be revoked.

Anno decimo Septimo Edwardi Tertii. Rex,* 1.507 &c. Henrico Com. Lanc. &c. apud Westm. die Lunae post Quindena Paschae: Teste Rege apud Westm. 24. die Februarii.

Similes literae subscript.

• IOhanni de Warrena Com. Surr.
• Hugoni de Courtney Com. De∣von.
• Willielm. de Bohun Com. North∣ampton.
• Willielmo de Clinton Com. Hunt.
• Hugoni de Audeley Com. Glouc.
• Gilberto de Umfravil Com. de Angos.
• Laur. de Hastings Com. Pembrok.
• Henry de Lanc. Com. Darby.
• Thom. de Bello campo Com. War.
• Willielmo de Monteacuto Com. Sarum.
• Johanni de Vere Com. Oxon.
• Roberto de Ufford Comiti. Suff.
• Nicolo de Cantilupo.
• Rado. de Staff.
• Johanni de Seagrave.
• Johanni Fitzwater.
• Thom. de Berkley.
• Anthony de Lucye.
• Reginaldo de Grey.
• Rogero de Grey.
• ...

• Hugoni de Ponitz.
• Rogero de Chandos.
• Johanni de Nevil.
• Johanni de Harrington.
• Jacobo dn Audley.
• Johanni de Strange.
• Hugoni le Despencer.
• Petro de Malolacu quint.
• Rad. de Nevil.
• Ric. de Talbot.
• Johan. de Willoughby.
• Johan. de Charleton sen.
• Ade de Velle.
• Willielmo de Finecourt.
• Willielmo de Perdeston.
• Johan. de Sutton de Holdernes.
• Johan. de Fawconbridge.
• Roberto de Morley.
• Johan. de Labourn.
• Henrico de Hussey.
• Johan. de Grey de Rotherfield.
• Johan. filio Richardo de Grey de Codenore.
• Johan. de Tibetot.
• Roberto Fitzpain.
• Henrico de Percie.
• Tho. Wake de Ridehall.
• Johan. de Mowbray.
• Henrico Fitzhugh.
• Willielmo la Zouch de Harring∣worth.
• Johanni Bardolfe:
• Johanni de Bello campo de So∣merset.
• Willielmo de Clinton Com. Hun∣tington, Custod. Quinq. Port.

Anno Decimo septimo Edwardi Tertii. [unspec 1] The Parliament holden at Westminster, in the Quindena of Easter, in the Seventeenth year of King Edward the Third.

[unspec 2] * 1.508FIrst it is agreed, that Sir Thomas of Drayton shall be Clerk of the Parliament.

* 1.509The Monday after, the King came into Saint Edwards Chamber,* 1.510 commonly called the Chamber de Pinct, accompanied with sundry Bishops and Lords there named: And for that sundry of the Lords and Commons were not come, the cause of the Parliament was not then disclosed, but deferred untill the next day.

[unspec 3] The same Tuesday the King came as before; where it was agreed, that Proclamation should be made as in the last Parliament,* 1.511 for forbearing to wear Armor or weapons in London or Westminster, during &c.

[unspec 4] * 1.512Another Proclamation for such as would exhibit any Petition, and a day given therefore.

[unspec 5] Certain appointed to receive the Petitions for England, Ireland, Scotland, Gascoin, Wales, and the Foreign Isles.

[unspec 6] Certain appointed Tryers of the same.

The Wednesday being the last of April, the Chancellor in the pre∣sence of the King and Lords,* 1.513 declareth the cause of the Parliament,* 1.514 as followeth.

[unspec 7] First, The same was concerning the Truce in Britain between the King and his Adversary of France.* 1.515

Secondly, Touching the Estate of the King, and for good govern∣ance:* 1.516 And for that Sir Barthol. de Burghurst was with the King at the said Truce taking,* 1.517 the Chancellor willed him to declare the same.

[unspec 8] Sir Bartholmew began to recount the Kings passages over, with the whole exploits atchieved by the King in recovery of a great part of Britain,* 1.518 even to the City and gates of Vanes, against which he laid siege; and to which place the Pope sent to him two Cardinals in most earnest wise to entreat a Peace,* 1.519 or at least a Truce. And how the King made answer; So that the same might be to him honorable, and profitable for his Allies, he was contented to have the same taken before the Pope as before a friend, and no Judge;* 1.520 otherwise he would persue his quarrel.

[unspec 9] Wherefore he shewed, That as the King attempted not this War without their assent,* 1.521 so without the same he would conclude no Peace. Where it rested to hear their advices,* 1.522 whether it were best for the King to take his offer, and to send certain Ambassadors to Rome instructed for this title,* 1.523 or no?

The first day of May, the Lords by themselves,* 1.524 and the Commons likewise made answer, That it was good to persue the Peace,* 1.525 and to send Ambassadors to Rome as before.

[unspec 10] The Friday after, the Chancellor by the Kings commandment re∣quired the Lords and Commons to provide against the manifold op∣pressions whereof he heard,* 1.526 so as Justice might be executed to every Subject.

[unspec 11] On Saturday after, the Commons made answer thereto,* 1.527 That the best was, that approved Justices should be chosen in this Parliament for every County, and that upon their oath in the same to execute all Laws, and Commissions to be made accordingly.

[unspec 12] The King and Lords sent unto the Commons the special point of the Charge of the Justices of Peace,* 1.528 which are enacted.

[unspec 13] It was agreed, That Lombards and other Merchants strangers should be taxed where they dwelt,* 1.529 as other Merchants Denizens.

[unspec 14] For that all Merchants in Flanders lost the third part of the value, upon conference of Merchants and others of good advice,* 1.530 the Coin o•• Gold called Florines were appointed to be fined, and to be current ac∣cording the Sterling; and all other strange Gold forbidden to be cur∣rent, and restraint also of Silver to be carried forth, other then for Noblemens Plate passing over.

[unspec 15] It is also enacted, That Silver shall be coyned according to the old sterling in poize,* 1.531 and allay, to be currant among the Subjects, and not to be carried over upon pain of death. And if the Flemmings shall coyn their Silver accordingly, that the same be currant amongst Mer∣chants.

[unspec 16] It is enacted, That who so transporteth Wool out of the Realm, * 1.532 shall bring in for every sack carried forth, four nobles in Bullion,* 1.533 and so all Merchandise, according to the rate of a sack.

[unspec 17] To increase the goodness of money,* 1.534 the prizes of Wool for three years are inhanced,* 1.535 the buyers under to forfeit the same, and the King to have forty shillings Custome for every sack, over the old Custome.

[unspec 18] In consideration of which Subsidie, the King promiseth that he shall neither pardon,* 1.536 nor license any man to buy any Wool, contrary to the Statute aforesaid.

[unspec 19] It is enacted, That the chief children born beyond the Seas shall with∣out doubt inherit to their Ancestors.

* 1.537That such as were fined before any Justices of Oyer and Terminer,* 1.538 and will not stand thereto, may stand to the Common Law,* 1.539 whereup∣on if he be not found guilty, then this fine so seized, shall be rated on them who seized the same.

[unspec 21] That general Writs of Supersedas be granted to such as will crave the same,* 1.540 untill the next Parliament, for all Offences that touch not felonies, nor the peace, except such as are contained in the Answer to the eleventh Petition insuing.

[unspec 22] The King commandeth, That all things touching the arraignment of the Archbishop of Canterbury,* 1.541 remaining with Sir William Kildesbie, at the Parliament holden Anno 15. Edwardi Tertii, be cancelled and an∣nulled; whereupon Commandment was given to Sir Iohn de Ufford to bring them into the Parliament, there to be cancelled.

[unspec 23] It was agreed, That the Statute made at Westminster, the 15 of Edw. the third, shall be utterly repealed,* 1.542 and lose the name of a Statute, as contrary to the Laws, and the Kings Prerogative: And for that the Articles there made are reasonable, It is agreed, That such Articles, and others agreed in this Parliament,* 1.543 shall be made in a Statute by the advice of the Justices.

[unspec 24] * 1.544It is agreed, That such Customers, Controllers, and Searchers in Fee, for term of life, or for years, as have let the same to farm, shall for∣feit the same, their Offices; and that from henceforth no such Office be granted, but at the Kings pleasure.

* 1.545PUr ceo que avant ses heures grand doubt & difficultie, out estre en∣tre les Grandees de cest Roialme & les Commons, ausi bien gentes de le comune & antres, si les Enfants que soint nees in partes, ••nstre le mere devient poit heretage leures apres le deces de leurs auncestors in Angli∣terre, pur cause que certain ley na pas estre sur ceo ordeyne se in arrere oy fuit demaund per le Archeves{que} de Canter. à touts les Prelates, & gentes present in ce Parliament,* 1.546 si les Enfants nostre Seiur le Roy que soint nees en partes, &c. en la ley serioint in heritors en Angliterre. Lex quex Prelates, et gentes chescun per lui examines; deveroit leurs respons d'une accorde; Que ilnad nul manner de doubt que les Enfantes nostre Sieur le Roy quelque parte que ils soit nees, par de ca la merr on par de la, poit inheritage de lour Auncestors: mes quant aux enfantes de auters il est que advise ales aux dits Prelats & Grands & auxi gents de ley illonques,* 1.547 presents, que qui diverse doubts teils acts si debates on impeachments soint mises en lour heritages ils conviendront molt apensor à at que certain ley sur ceo soit ordeyne, et cest materie antre foits fuit recite in le presens nostre Seiur'

le Roy, & per eux touts vniment accord & assenter Come de South, que des enfantes que nostre Sieur le Roy iluy ad doubte ne difficulte que ils ne sorront inherits de quel parte que ils soit nees; & en droit des autres enfants accorde & in cest Parlement, que ils soit nees en le service le Roy-mes pur ceo que le Parlement,* 1.548 & ore de parter, & cest besoigne demaund grand avisement & bon deliberation, conent el se purra meux faire & plus suer∣ment per oustre tout mainere de impeachment cy, est accord, que le fesans de le Statute in ce case de remaine, tanque l'au prochin Parlement,* 1.549 issent que oustre que temps chescun pense com serra en ley Purra estre ordeyne; & sur ceosont les Iustices & autres Sages Charges per le Roy & per les Graunds.

Petitions of the Commons, with the Kings Answers.

[unspec 25] IT is enacted, That the holy Church do enjoy all her liberties,* 1.550 and that the Great Charter, and Charter of the Forrest be observed.

That the Statutes heretofore made,* 1.551 may be observed.

[unspec 26] They shall be examined, and the good shall remain, and the con∣trary be amended.* 1.552

[unspec 27] That the Statute lately made in consideration of the Ninths granted, * 1.553 may not stand, for that the same was against the Law, and the Kings Prerogative.

[unspec 28] The King revoketh the same, and further answereth as before.

That Customs of Wooll may be at a Mark according to the old order,* 1.554 and the Forty shillings revoked, seeing the same was the Grant of the Merchants,* 1.555 which bindeth not the Commons.

[unspec 29] It cannot be hurtful to the Commons, sith upon their price set, order was that no man should buy under.* 1.556

[unspec 30] That remedy may be had against the outragious taking of Pur∣veyors. * 1.557

[unspec 31] The Statutes made shall be kept; and better, if may be, devised.

It is enacted, That the party indicted may challenge his Indictor.* 1.558

[unspec 32] It is enacted, That every person arrested into the Marshalsey may tell his own tale,* 1.559 and that the Officers there do not pass the Verge.

That the Chancellor and Treasurer may be Peers of the Realm,* 1.560 and no Stranger appointed thereunto,* 1.561 neither that they attend any other Office.

[unspec 33] The King will appoint such Officers as shall best like him. * 1.562

That no mean man,* 1.563 but the best of every County may be appointed to take Accompts of such as owe to the King.* 1.564

[unspec 34] As next before, The King will appoint such as shall best like him. * 1.565

That the Outlaws upon the 21 Title of this Parliament,* 1.566 may be re∣versed.

The King granteth, excepting all Accomptants,* 1.567 and Transporters of Wooll uncustomed, the forfeiture of Customs therefore, of Conspira∣tors, Rioters, and bringers in of old false money.

[unspec 35] That the King will retain all the lands and profits of the Crown.* 1.568

The King will do herein according to advice of Councel.

[unspec 36] * 1.569That remedy may be had against such, as remaining in Prisons,* 1.570 do for the lucre of the Gaolers appeal sundry men of good name in forein Countries.

* 1.571The Justices of Assize shall do them right.

[unspec 37] * 1.572 That no Common Fine of any Country be from henceforth made,* 1.573 but that every man may be particularly punished.

* 1.574The King willeth the same.

[unspec 38] * 1.575That the excessive Fines set on the Kings Subjects by such as have Leets, may be redressed.

* 1.576The King would the same.

[unspec 39] * 1.577It is enacted, That good examination and correction be had in Towns enfranchised touching Weights and Measures, so that the Sta∣tute may be duly observed.

[unspec 40] * 1.578It is enacted, That Commissioners shall be made of Measures, Alnage and Weights, except of the Alnage whereof the King hath granted certain liberties to the Flemings; wherein if any default be, the same shall be amended.

[unspec 41] The Chancellor and Treasurer shall appoint certain Fees for every Justice of Peace.* 1.579

[unspec 42] It is enacted, That no Sheriff from henceforth be Justice,* 1.580 but men of good learning and name.

[unspec 43] The King granted no Writs to delay the Assize taken,* 1.581 but in case of necessity by the assent of the Nobles; neither will otherwise hereafter, which if he do, the same to be void.

[unspec 44] Such Counties as have made Fine severally,* 1.582 or in common, shall be free therefore for ever.

[unspec 45] * 1.583That the Kings Debtors in the Exchequer,* 1.584 may rebate the same Kings debts, for debts due to them.

[unspec 46] The King will be advised.

That all Justices of the Peace yearly at Michaelmas certifie their Extracts into the Exchequer,* 1.585 as Justices of Assize do, according to the Statute made at York in the eighth year of Edward the Second, Tit.

The Statute shall be kept.

[unspec 48] That the Statute of Westminster may be declared, what ways a Tenant in tail may alien.* 1.586

The Law therein heretofore shall stand.

[unspec 49] It is enacted, That Non-claim of Fines levied,* 1.587 surrendred, do bar no man of his Action.

[unspec 50] That the Executor of the Executor may have the like Action as the Testator had,* 1.588 and that the Administrator may have the like.* 1.589

* 1.590The case of the Executor is against the Law; and to the Admini∣strator the Bishop shall have the action, sith he is to answer.

* 1.591That no man be impleaded in Court Christian for Tenths of Wood or Underwood,* 1.592 but in places accustomed.

[unspec 52] As heretofore, the same shall be.

* 1.593It is enacted, That Parceners and Jointenants, against whom Re∣coveries

were had upon any Action ancestrial on Summons and Seve∣rance,* 1.594 may, and shall have their Writs, without naming the others who recovered.

[unspec 53] It is enacted, That a Stone of Wooll shall contain but fourteen pounds;* 1.595 and that twenty six Stone make a Sack.

[unspec 54] It is also agreed, That the Sheriffs shall continue but one whole year; * 1.596 and that all Sheriffs be removed out of their Offices the day after All-Souls, and that others be therein placed by the Chancellor, Trea∣surer, and Justices and Barons of the Exchequer.

[unspec 55] That the Laws of the Realm be free,* 1.597 and denied to no man; the which are now so dear, as no man can well follow them.

Let * 1.598 declaration done by Ordinaries, by taking upon them cogni∣sance of the Temporal Laws,* 1.599 be redressed.

They shall answer to the Law.* 1.600

[unspec 57,] That the Kings Officers may receive the Coin of Farthings,* 1.601 and that they may be good Sterling, and not utterly revoked.

Let the good money be as heretofore, until other order.* 1.602

On the back-side of the Roll, [unspec 58]

Are contained sundry Articles of Advice given by the Merchants of the Staple to the whole Parliament,* 1.603 containing in effect these here∣tofore named: To abate the prices of the Florines,* 1.604 to raise Forty shillings Custom in every Sack of Wooll, and to establish the Staple rather in England then beyond the Seas; and there you may see the strange practice for abusing the Staple.

[unspec 59] The Commons find great default of Provisions coming from Rome, * 1.605 whereby strangers were enabled within this Realm to enjoy Ecclesi∣astical dignities, and shewed divers inconveniences ensuing thereby, namely the decay of Hospitality, the transporting of the Treasure to nou∣rish the Kings mortal enemies, the discovering of the secrets of the Realm, and the disinabling and impoverishing the Clerks within this Realm. They also shew how the Pope had in most covert wise granted to two new Cardinals sundry Livings within this Realm;* 1.606 and namely to Car∣dinal Parrigots above ten thousand marks yearly tax. They therefore require the King and Nobles to find some remedy, for that they neither could nor would any longer bear those strange oppressions,* 1.607 or else to help them to expell out of this Realm the Popes power by force.

The King understanding of these mischiefs,* 1.608 willeth, that between the Lords and Commons some remedy may be had whereto he might, &c.

[unspec 60] Hereupon the King, Lords and Commons sent for an Act made at Carlisle in the 25 year of Edward the First, upon the like complaint, thereby forbidding that any thing should be attempted or brought into the Realm, which should tend to the blemishment of the Kings Preroga∣tive,* 1.609 or in prejudice of his Lords and Commons. And so at this time, the Act called The Act of Provision, was made by common consent, which generally forbiddeth the bringing in of any Bull,* 1.610 or such trinkets from the Court of Rome, or the using, allowing or enjoying of any such Bull, Process, Instruments, or such Ware, as thereby at large doth appear.

Anno decimo Octavo Edwardi Tertii. Rex, &c. Henrico Comiti Lanc. &c. apud Westm. die Lunae post Octabis Sanctae Trinitatis &c. & Teste Rege apud Westm. 20 Aprilis, &c.

• IOhanni de Warrenna Com. Sarum.
• Hugoni de Courtney Com. De∣von.
• Willielmo Bohun Com. North∣ampton.
• Willielmo de Clinton Com. Hun∣tington.
• Hugoni de Audeley Com. Glouc.
• Gilberto de Umfravil Com. de Anigos.
• Laur. de Hastings Com. Pembrok.
• Henrico de Lanc. Com. Derbie.
• Thom. de Bello campo Com. Warr.
• Johanni de Vere Com. Oxoniae.
• Roberto de Ufford Comiti. Suff.
• Ricardo Com. Arundel.
• Rado. Baron de Stafford.
• Nicolao de Cantilopo.
• Johanni de Seagrave.
• Johanni filio Walteri.
• Thom. de Berkley.
• Thomae de Lucye.
• Gilberto Talbott.
• Reginaldo de Grey.
• Rogero de Grey.
• Rogero de Chandos.
• Johanni de Nevil de Essex.
• Johanni de Harrington.
• Jacobo de Audley.
• Johanni de Strange.
• Hugoni le Despencer.
• Petro de Malolacu quint.
• Rado de Nevill.
• Ricardo Talbott.
• Johanni de Willoughby.
• Johanni de Charleton sen.
• Adamo de Welle.
• Willielmo Deinecourt.
• Willielmo de Chardeston.
• Johan. de Sutton de Holde••nes.
• Johanni de Fawconbridge.
• Roberto de Morley.
• Johanni de Leybourn.
• Henrico Hussey.
• Johan. de Grey de Rotherfield.
• Johan. filio Richardi de Grey de Codenore.
• Johanni de Tibetot.
• Henrico de Percie.
• Tho. Wake de Lyde.
• Johanni Mowbray.
• Henrico Fitzhugh.
• Willielmo la Zouch de Harring∣worth.
• Johanni Bardolfe.
• Thomae Ugh••red.
• Rado. de Palmer.
• Roberto de Clifford.
• Bartholo. de Bourcheire.

Anno xviii. Edwardi Tertii: Secunda pars pro Auro & Moneta proclam. &c.

Anno Decimo octavo Edwardi Tertii. The Parliament holden at Westminster, the Mun∣day next after the Utaves of Trinity: Anno 18. Edwardi Tertii.

[unspec 1] THe same day in the presence of the King certain Lords and Com∣mons, * 1.611 being then assembled in St. Edwards Chamber, commonly called the Chamber de pinct, the Chancellor of England by the Kings commandment declared, how sundry things at the last Parliament were left to be done at this.* 1.612 And that the Archbishop of Canterbury had against the said time called a Convocation of his Clergy,* 1.613 at which Par∣liament and Convocation sundry of all Estates were absent, &c. where∣at the King did no lesse muse, then he was thereat offended: wherefore he charged the Archbishop for his part, to punish the defaults of the Clergy, and he would do the like touching the Parliament. Hereupon Proclamation was made,* 1.614 as in the last Parliament, Tit. 3.

[unspec 2] Receivers of Petitions for England,* 1.615 Gascoyn, Wales, Ireland, Brit∣tain, Scotland, and the forrain Isles, and other places beyond the Seas.

[unspec 3] Tryers of the Petitions aforesaid.

[unspec 4] Sir Thomas de Drayton is appointed to be Clerk of the Parliament.* 1.616

[unspec 5] On Tuesday ensuing the Names of the Lords of the Parliament were examined before the King,* 1.617 that such as made default might abide the Kings Order.

[unspec 7] On Thursday after the Chancellor in full Parliament,* 1.618 in the pre∣sence of the King, and of his Son the Prince of Wales, declared the cause of the same Parliament,* 1.619 Viz. the Articles of the Truce, and the breaches of the same particularly.

[unspec 8] Whereupon the whole State were willed to advise upon them,* 1.620 and to shew their opinion of them by Munday next ensuing.

[unspec 9] The same Monday they had day untill Wednesday in the week of S. Iohn; at the which day, every of the Lords and Commons by them∣selves,* 1.621 with one assent required the King to end the same war, either by battel, or by honourable peace. And if the King shall attempt war eft∣soons, that he do not stay the same, at the letters, or requests of the Pope or of any whomsoever, but to end the same by dint of Sword.

[unspec 10] Whereunto the King agreed: but for that the same could not be at∣chieved without aid,* 1.622 the Clergie of Canterbury granted unto the King a Desme Triennial: And the Commons granted unto the King two Fifteens of Counties, and two Desmes of Cities, and of Towns in form following.

That the same should be levied in such wise, as the last was: That the Commons Petitions be granted,* 1.623 and that the same may be only imployed upon the wars, with the assent of the Lords.

[unspec 11] That the Prince, and Sir Edward de Bayliffe may lie on the North-Marches; * 1.624 and for that the King should passe over the Seas in

person to end this quarrel, they grant to the King a third fifteen.* 1.625

[unspec 12] * 1.626 To all which Conditions the King agreed.

[unspec 13] Petitions of the Commons, with their Answers.

[unspec 14] * 1.627The Print for ceasing of Commissions of the new enquiries, cap. 2. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 15] [unspec 16] * 1.628The Print touching making Justices of Peace, cap. 2. agreeth with the Record.

* 1.629The Print for sorting and buying of Wools, cap. 3. agreeth, with the Record.

[unspec 17] * 1.630The Print touching weights, and measures, cap. 4. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 18] * 1.631The Print touching exigents in trespasses, cap. 5. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 19] * 1.632The Print touching new Money, and the Mint,* 1.633 cap. 6. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 20] * 1.634The Print touching Purveyors,* 1.635 and the Steward, and Marshal agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 21] This done, the Bishops, and the Clergy exhibited their Petitions,* 1.636 in number seven; whereto the King answered, and the same comprised in a Statute, in effect following.

[unspec 24] Petitions of the Clergy, with their Answers.

[unspec 25] The Print touching the long recital, cap. 1. agreeth with the Record.

The Print that no Prelate be impeached of any crime before the Ju∣stices,* 1.637 * 1.638 cap. 1. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 26] The Print touching the tryall of Bygamie,* 1.639 cap. 2. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 27] [unspec 28] * 1.640The Print touching the purchasing of Lands in Mortmain, agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 29] * 1.641The Print for not purveying in the Fees of the Church, cap. 4. a∣greeth as before.

* 1.642The Print touching prohibition, cap. 7. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 30] * 1.643The Print touching the Temporal Justices shall not enquire of pro∣cess made by Ecclesiastical Officers, cap. 6. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 31] The Print touching Sciri facias for Tithes,* 1.644 cap. 7. agreeth with the Record.

* 1.645The which Statute at the request of the Bishops and Clergy was exemplified under the great Seal, and to them delivered.

[unspec 33] After all this the Commons by their Petition recite the Act of Pro∣vision made in the last Parliament,* 1.646 tit. 60. And for that no punish∣ment was provided therefore, that such as incur the breach of the same by receipt, procuring, or Councel, in stay of any temporal judgement, shall lie in perpetual prison,* 1.647 or be fore-judged the land. And that all Justices of the Assizes, Goal-delivery, and Oyer and Terminer may de∣termine the same.

[unspec 34] That the Act of provision may continue for ever.* 1.648

That if any Archbishop, or other person religious, or other do not present within four moneths, some able Clerk to any dignity, where∣of any person hath obtained from Rome any provision,* 1.649 but surceased

the same, that then the King may present some able Clerk.

[unspec 35] That if any Bishop elect shall refuse to take such Brother other then by such,* 1.650 that then such Clerk shall not enter nor enjoy his Temporalities without the Kings special licence.

[unspec 36] That the King shall dispose of all such Benefices and Dignities of such Aliens his enemi••s,* 1.651 as remain in such Countries of his enemies, and imploy the profits thereof to the defence of the Realm.

[unspec 37] That Commissions be sent into all the Kings Ports, to apprehend all such persons as shall bring in any such Instrument from Rome,* 1.652 and to bring them forthwith before the Council to answer thereto.

[unspec 39] That the Deanry of York which is to be recovered by Judgment in the Kings Court,* 1.653 may be bestowed upon some able man within the Realm, who will maintain the same against him who holdeth the same by provision from Rome, being the Common Enemy to the King, and to the Realm, and that the mean profits may be imployed upon the defence of the Realm.* 1.654

[unspec 40] To all which Petitions,* 1.655 Answer was made in form following.

It is agreed by the King, Earls, Barons, Justices, and other wife men of the Realm, That the Petitions aforesaid be made in sufficient form of Law. According to the Petitions aforesaid, certain Process made against Sir William de la Pool, and Reynold at Conduite, out of the Exchequer, is revoked as erroneous;* 1.656 and that they shall be charged a new to accompt for monies received for the Kings Wooll,* 1.657 notwith∣standing any Letter of Acquittance to them made.

[unspec 41] The which Accord was sent to the King, to know his pleasure therein.

The Petitions of the Clerks of the Chancery;* 1.658 That where the Lord Chancellor or Lord Keeper for the time being ought to have the Cognisance of all Pleas of Trespasses done by the said Clerks, or other Servants, where the Chancery shall remain; yet notwithstanding the Sheriffs of London had attached one Gilbert of Chrishull, a Clerk of the said Chancery, in London, at the suit of Killingbury a Draper, upon a Bill of Trespass; which Gilbert brought a Supersedeas of Priviledge to the said Sheriffs,* 1.659 which they would not allow, but drew him so find Sureties.* 1.660

The Clerks pray remedy therefore, and maintenance of their liberties.

[unspec 42] The Parliament doth confirm their liberties,* 1.661 and reciting the con∣tempt for neglecting the Process, conclude; that Writs be sent to the Mayor of London to attach the Sheriffs, and others who were parties and maintainers of the quarrel, by their bodies, to appear before the King in the Chancery at a day certain, to answer as well to the Con∣tempts of the Process, as to the breach of the liberty, and damage of tha party.

[unspec 43] At the Petition of the Commons of Nottingham, it is enacted, That as w••ll the Gaol of Nottingham,* 1.662 which the King hath granted to Sir Iohn Brocas during his life, as all other Gaols in the like case should be annexed to the Sheriffwick of every County,* 1.663 according to an Act made Anno 14 Edwardi Tertii.

[unspec 44] That no man within Cities or Towns, or elswhere, do carry Maces of Silver,* 1.664 but only the Kings Serjeants, but that they carry Maces of Copper only, and of no other metal.

* 1.665The same shall be so, except of the Serjeants of the City of London, who may carry their Maces of silver within the liberty of London, be∣fore the Mayor in the presence of the King.

On the back-side of the Roll,

[unspec 45] * 1.666The form of the Writ of Supersedeas for staying of Exigents, in this Parliament before agreed.

[unspec 46] [unspec 47] The form of Supersedes for staying to proceed further in certain new Commissions before expressed.

* 1.667The form of Supersedes for staying of Commissions for the Assise of Weights and Measures,* 1.668 before mentioned.

[unspec 48] * 1.669The form of a Commission to the Barons of the Exchequer, to call such Commissioners to accompt, as were appointed upon the Assise of Weights and Measures.

[unspec 49] The Writ of Proclamation for the free buying of Wooll.* 1.670

[unspec 50] The Writ that no man shall be enforced to receive Gold,* 1.671 the sum being under Twenty shillings.

A Declaration made against such persons, against whom Exigents should pass.* 1.672

Of the Oaths of Justices,* 1.673 and of the Clerks of the Chancery, ex∣pressed in the Print, there is no mention made in the Record.

Anno Vicesimo Edwardi Tertii. The Parliament holden at Westminster, the Monday next after the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord, in the Twentieth Year of King Edward the Third.

[unspec 1] COmmandment was given the same day by Sir Lionel (the Kings son) Lord Keeper of England,* 1.674 that Proclamation should be made against wearing of Armor and Games in Westminster,* 1.675 as in the last Par∣liament, Tit. 2.

[unspec 2] A time to all such as will exhibit any Petition.

[unspec 3] [unspec 4] * 1.676Receivers of Petitions for England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Gascoin, and other Forein Isles and Parts.

[unspec 5] Tryers of the Petitions aforesaid.

* 1.677Sir Thomas Drayton is appointed Clerk of the Parliament.

* 1.678For that sundry of the Lords and Commons were not at this day come, the Parliament was continued until Tuesday. On which Tuesday, for that knowledge was given that Sir Bartholmew de Burghurst, Sir Iohn Darcy Lord Chamberlain, Mr. Iohn Thoresby Clerk of the Privy-Seal,

and Mr. Iohn Charlton were arrived, and come Messengers from the King at Callis,* 1.679 and that they meant to be at the Parliament the Wednesday next, the Parliament continued untill Wednesday.

[unspec 6] On which day Declaration was made, That since the King by his passing over the Sea, and his attempt there, was uncertain of his estate; the Parliament was called according to the success of things there;* 1.680 the like here might be established for the safety of the King,* 1.681 the com∣mon peace of the whole Realm, and for the avoiding of false money, by which the whole Realm was damnified; after which, they shewed the Kings Letters Patents of credit,* 1.682 the same being expressed by word, and dated before Callice.

[unspec 7] After the understanding of these Letters, the same Bartholomew, for, and in the name of himself, and of his Colleagues in the presence of the Keeper of England,* 1.683 and of the whole estate, declared the good success of the King since his arrival at Hoges in Normandie,* 1.684 as in surpri∣zing of many Towns and Castles of War, as well at Cane, as elsewhere, and aso of the victory at Orestlie, where the power of France was dis∣comfited. And further how the King was come before Callice,* 1.685 from whence he meant not to depart, untill by the help of God he gained the same, after which, he would pursue the enemies without return, untill the wars were ended.* 1.686 He further sheweth, an Order between the Duke, and Nobles of Normandie.

[unspec 8] The Order aforesaid is particularly recited, and is called, The Ordi∣nance of Normandie,* 1.687 containing the effect following. That the Duke of Normandy should passe as Chieftain, with other Nobles of the same into England, with forty thousand men at Arms, Knights, Esquires, and men of good estate, and forty thousand footmen. An Order for bear∣ing of their charges, for keeping of the Sea, and for the Duke to re∣main with his power in England ten weeks.

[unspec 9] [unspec 10] And it is agreed, That in case the Realm of England be by the same voyage conquered, that then the said conquest shall altogether be to the name and honour of the said Duke,* 1.688 and all that which the King of England hath shall remain to the said Duke,* 1.689 Knights, and Lords. And all the same which belongeth to the Nobles, and secular persons of Eng∣land, shall be bestowed upon the Churches, Noblemen, and famous Towns of Normandie. And of the Revenues of the Church of England,* 1.690 the French King shall yearly have twenty thousand pounds, saving the Popes rights:* 1.691 And that surrender be made to the Scots, of whatsoever hath at any time been taken from them.

[unspec 11] After which Order read, the same Messengers required the whole Estate to be advised what aid they will grant to the King for the fur∣therance of his enterprise.* 1.692 The Commons require respite until Thurs∣day then ensuing.

The same Thursday the Commons by a Schedule declare the sun∣dry particular former aids,* 1.693 the Imposition of forty shillings custome of Wool, extorted of them against Law, besides the arraying of men, and common taking of Purveyors; notwithstanding they gra••t to the King two fifteens in two years, that then the latter fifteen do also cease.

Petitions of the Commons, with their Answers.

[unspec 12] * 1.694That all the Acts of Parliament before made may be observed, so as they pass forth no Commissions for arraying of men.

* 1.695The first point the King granteth; of the rest he will be ad∣vised.

[unspec 13] * 1.696That such as were fined for not arraying of men, may therefore be discharged.* 1.697

[unspec 14] The King will be advised.

* 1.698That all within six miles of the Sea, may have a Supersedeas for ar∣raying of men.

That such as keep the Sea-coasts, shall have a Supersedeas.

[unspec 15] * 1.699 It is enacted, That the Coining in all places shall be open as here∣tofore.* 1.700

[unspec 16] * 1.701It is enacted, That the Bringer of False money into the Realm shall lose life and member; And that the Justices of Assise and of the Peace shall enquire of the same.

[unspec 17] That the Kings Receivers may receive as well Gold as Silver,* 1.702 and that the Changers thereof be not without Parliament.

The first is granted, the second respited.

* 1.703That the Forty shillings Subsidy of every Sack of Wooll may cease.* 1.704

[unspec 18] The King must first therein be moved.

* 1.705The paiment be made for the last taking up of victuals.* 1.706

[unspec 19] Order shall be taken therein.

[unspec 20] That the best of every County may be Justices of Peace;* 1.707 and that they may determine all Felonies.* 1.708

The first point is granted: For the second, the King will appoint learned Justices.

[unspec 21] * 1.709 That the keeping of the Sea may from henceforth be at the Kings charge.* 1.710

* 1.711It shall be kept as heretofore it hath been.

[unspec 22] That Sheriffs in every County may have sufficient in their Counties,* 1.712 and that none of those Offices be granted for life, or in Fee.

[unspec 23] That Purveyors not taking the Constables with them according to the Statute of Westminster,* 1.713 may be taken as Theeves; and that Justices of Assise and Peace may enquire of the same.* 1.714

[unspec 24] The Statute made shall be observed.

* 1.715That the Fifteens in Towns and antient Demesns be levied as in the bodies of Counties, without increase.

[unspec 25] * 1.716 The same shall be levied according to accustomed use.

* 1.717That all Justices of Enquires be sworn as Justices of the Bench; and that the Chief of them have power to swear the rest.* 1.718

Such Justices shall be sworne as appertaineth; so as they shall take nothing but meat and drink, and that of small value, and the Chief shall swear all the rest.

That the Fifteens beyond Trent be imployed only upon the defence of the North.* 1.719

The King will foresee the defence aforesaid.* 1.720

[unspec 27] That strangers, enemies of the Realm,* 1.721 and remaining now in Newgate, may be judged during the Parliament.

They shall remain there till further order.* 1.722

[unspec 28] That no Charter of Pardon may be granted,* 1.723 since the Kings last passage.* 1.724

[unspec 29] Advice shall be taken.

It is enacted, That Lumbards,* 1.725 and other Merchants shall receive gold for their ware, without any other compact, or pain of Fine, or impri∣sonment.

[unspec 30] That all Alien Monks do avoid the Realm by Michaelmas,* 1.726 and that their livings be disposed to yong English Schollars.

The persons being spiritual cannot be tryed by Parliament, their li∣vings being in the Kings hands,* 1.727 and without him cannot be disposed.

[unspec 31] That the King may take the profits of all other strangers livings as Cardinals,* 1.728 and others, during their lives.

The King taketh the profits,* 1.729 and the Councel hath sent their Petiti∣on to the King.

[unspec 32] That such Aliens enemies as be advanced to livings,* 1.730 they being in their own Countries Shoomakers, Taylors, or Chamberlains to Car∣dinals,* 1.731 may depart before Michaelmas, and their livings, disposed to poor English Schollers.

As Tit. 3.

[unspec 33] That no payment be suffered to be made to any Cardinals living in France,* 1.732 * 1.733 to intreat of war, or peace.

The same is granted as reasonable.* 1.734

That Aliens buying provisions,* 1.735 or provisors do avoid the Realm, as before, or to be out of the Law.

The Statute heretofore made shall be observed, and the King shall signifie to the Pope thereof.* 1.736

[unspec 35] That the yearly advancement of two thousand Marks granted out of the Provinces of Canterbury may be restrained,* 1.737 and such as shall persue therefore to be out of the Law.

The Lords think the same but reasonable,* 1.738 and it is further com∣manded, that no such be from henceforth received.

[unspec 36] It is enacted, that whosoever shall bring into the Realm any Aliens enemies in any vessel,* 1.739 that the same vessell be forfeited and the bo∣die of the bringers at the Kings pleasure.

[unspec 37] That no Englishman do take any thing in Farm of any Alien reli∣gious,* 1.740 nor buy any of their goods, nor be of their Councel, on pain of perpetual imprisonment.

These are against the Kings profit, who lacketh such profits of the Farmers.* 1.741

[unspec 38] It is enacted, that during the Wars no person do transport,* 1.742 or send any money to the Pope, nor to any Bishop, or other Alien for what duty whatsoever.

[unspec 39] * 1.743Order shall be taken with every General of all houses of Fryers, that they shall so look to all Fryers Aliens, as that they shall not dis∣close the secrets of the Realm.

Where the Commons request was, that those Fryers should depart the Realm never to return.

[unspec 40] * 1.744That the pension of seven shillings which Raymond Pilegrin receiveth yearly of every house of Religion within the Realm may cease.

* 1.745The same Raymond is the Kings liegeman born in Gascoin, and is sworn to be of the Kings Councel, who by his procuracy receiveth the same.

[unspec 41] * 1.746That the yearly Pension of two thousand pound paid to the Ab∣bot of Cluny the Kings enemy may cease for ever.* 1.747

The same is payed there.

[unspec 42] * 1.748 It is enacted, that no person do bring into the Realm to any Bishop, or other, any Bull,* 1.749 or other Letters from Rome, or from any Alien, unless he shew the same to the Chancellor,* 1.750 or Warden of the Cinque-Ports on losse of all that he hath.

[unspec 43] That the Statute made, that the King should present to any Church of his gift falling void at any time within three years,* 1.751 so as if the Par∣son had continued therein for three years, that he should not be put out, may stand.

* 1.752The King will be advised.

[unspec 44] * 1.753It is enacted that all religious persons for lands purchased since the twentieth of Edw. 3. and paying no Desmie therefore amongst the Cler∣gie shall pay fifteens.

[unspec 45] * 1.754After this Mr. Iohn Charlton, one of the Messengers aforesaid brought Letters from the Bishop of Durham, from the Earls of Northampton, Arundel, Warwick, Oxon, and Suffolk, and from Sir Hugh le Dispen∣cer, Lord of Glamorgan, directed to the whole estate of Parliament, and purporting, that where the King at his arrivall at Hoges in Nor∣mandie had made his eldest son the Prince of Wales a Knight,* 1.755 where∣by he ought to have aid of the Realm, as appertaineth, Viz. forty shillings for every Knights Fee, whereunto they all granted, and took Order for the speedy levying of the same.

[unspec 46] * 1.756It is ordered in full Parliament at the request of the Commons that the Benefices of all Aliens should be seized into the Kings hand,* 1.757 and he to take the profit of the same, and that all Bishops should before the next Convocation certifie into the Chancery the Names of all Ali∣ens, their Benefices and values.

[unspec 47] An Act as before, that no Alien should send any Letters,* 1.758 Tit. 42••

Anno Vicesimo primo Edwardi Tertii. The Parliament holden at Westminster, the morrow after S. Hilary, in the 21 year of the Reign of King Edw. 3. of England, and of France the 8^th.

[unspec 1] [unspec 2] PRoclamation made the first day by the Kings Commandment, * 1.759 That no person shall use or bear any Arms within London, and the Suburbs, or in any place between the said City and Pallace of West∣minster, nor in no other part of the Pallace by Land or by Water, except such of the Kings people, as he shall appoint to keep the Kings peace, and the Kings Ministers; according to the Statute of Northamp∣ton; yet Earls and Barons may wear their swords, except in the Kings presence, and place of Councel.

[unspec 3] Receivers of Petitions for England and Scotland. * 1.760

Receivers of Petitions for the Clergy.

[unspec 4] Triers of Petitions. * 1.761

Because divers Lords were not come, the Parliament was continued from day to day thrice,* 1.762 (Viz.) until Thursday following; at which time William de Thorp in presence of the King,* 1.763 Prelates, Earls, Barons, and Commons declared that the Parliament was called for two causes;* 1.764 the first, Concerning the War which the King had undertaken by the con∣sent of the Lords and Commons against his enemies of France.* 1.765

[unspec 5] The second, How the peace of England may be kept.* 1.766 Where∣upon the King willed the Commons to consult together,* 1.767 and that within four dayes they should give answer to the King and his Coun∣cel,* 1.768 what they think therein.

The fourth day the Commons declare, That they are not able to Councel any thing touching the point of the war;* 1.769 wherefore they desire in that behalf to be excused; and that the King will thereof advise with his Nobles and Councel,* 1.770 and what shall be so amongst them determi∣ned, they, the Commons will assent unto, confirm, and establish.

Petitions of the Commons, with their Answers.

[unspec 6] That the Laws of Holy Church, and of the Land, and that the Peace be kept;* 1.771 for which purpose they desire, That no great person do main∣tain no Traitors, Felons, Robbers, Trespassers against the peace, Barre∣tors, Maintainers, Confederators, Embracers of business, Conspirators, Champtors, and the like, by which falsities the Peace is disturbed,* 1.772 and the Laws frustrated, and that certain Ordinances be made for punish∣ment of such Offendors.* 1.773

[unspec 7] That to the intent that the Laws may be duly and indifferently mini∣stred, the King will be pleased so to encrease the fees of the knight Ba∣rons,* 1.774 Justices, Ministers, and Officers, and that they may be sworn to take nothing.

Touching the first point, the King will call the great persons to him, and will move this Article to them, and with their advice will or∣dain such remedy as shall be pleasing to God and man. Touching the second, the King will advise what other Ministers shall be fit to take the Oath,* 1.775 and will do what shall be needfull.

[unspec 8] * 1.776That all these Petitions which be for the common profit may be answered in Parliament before the Commons, so as they may know the Endorsment and have remedie according to the Ordinance of Parlia∣ment.* 1.777

That whereas the Scots,* 1.778 by Covin with Philip de Val••is, in the Kings absence, did enter the Realm of England with all their hoast, burning and destroying the Land, and feloniously committing robberies, mur∣ders, &c. And whereas in a Battel at Durham, divers of them were slain, and some of their Chieftains, as David de Brays, William Douglas, and others, were by force there taken, and are in the Kings power; that he will be pleased so to take order with them by his Councel, that he and his people be not in little danger, and that they may give surety for their good behaviour.* 1.779

* 1.780The King by advice de ses Grantz, will provide so as shall be best.

[unspec 10] Whereas the Staple of Wooll which is holden at Bruges in Flanders,* 1.781 hath used to be free, so as all Merchants might there freely buy mer∣chandise, and carry the same from thence whither they lift by Land or Sea, and now the same freedom is restrained so as none can freely buy and carry from thence according to the antient usage with them of Flanders and Brabant: And they of Brabant cannot bring their Wools bought in the Staple out of the Town of Bruges, without sureties that the Wools shall be uttered in the Country of Brabant,* 1.782 or that they bring Letters from the Town of Bruges without sureties in what Town of Brabant those Wools shall be uttered; whereby the price of Wooll is much abased.* 1.783 Also the three good Towns of Flanders, Gant, Bruges, Ipre, will not suffer the small Towns which were wont to buy great quantities of Wools to make Cloth, but do destroy their Instruments, to the abasement likewise of the price of Wools. Also the paiment of Gold is at so high a price in those parts,* 1.784 that a man shall lose in Exchange the third penny,* 1.785 and more; for which matters it may please the Parlia∣ment to provide remedy.

* 1.786The King will, that the Ordinance of the Staple shall be viewed; and that Thomas Melchburn, with whom the Patent touching that Ordi∣nance doth remain, be called to bring the same with him; and that some Merchants of the Country, who best understand this matter, and the King by advice of his Council will provide remedy.

* 1.787Whereas in a Council holden by Lionel the Kings son, the Guardian of England, it was in the 21 year of the King ordered without the Commons,* 1.788 That for keeping the Realm, and safe conduct of ships,* 1.789 should be taken upon every sack of Wooll passing the seas, two shillings; upon every Tun of Wine,* 1.790 two shillings; upon every pound Desavoires brought back into the Realm, six pence; and this charge to continue

until Michaelmas next coming, which charge is yet demanded; that the King will be pleased that the same charge may be let fall, and to write his Letters to the Collectors thereof, that it cease.

[unspec 12] [unspec 13] All Charges supposed in this Article,* 1.791 are laid down, except Two shillings upon the Sack, which is to endure until Easter next:* 1.792 And for∣asmuch as these Charges were ordained for safe Conduct of Merchan∣dises into the Realm,* 1.793 and forth to Foreign parts, upon which Conduct the King hath spent much, which before Michaelmas cannot woll be levied; it seemeth that the levying of it for so small a time to come should not be grievous.

That where the Plaintiff in Writs of debt, or trespass doth re∣cord, he may have execution of the Land,* 1.794 which the Defendant had the day of the Writ purchased.

This cannot be done without a Statute, upon which the King will ad∣vise with his Councel,* 1.795 and will do that which he shall think best for his people.

[unspec 14] Whereas in a Statute made Anno primo of the King, it is contained that none of the Lords Councellors, or Ministers shall maintain any plea,* 1.796 or quarrel depending in Court or elsewhere within the Realm; in which Statute no pain is in certain ordained for the Offendors, that in such case certain pain may by Parliament be proved.

[unspec 15] Of some Articles comprised in this Petition certain names are or∣dained, and where no pain is provided in certain by Law, is intended fine and ransome to the King,* 1.797 according the quantity of the trespass.

That whereas some Justices have lately adjudged matters before them to be Treason,* 1.798 and accroachment of royall power, that it may be be declared in this Parliament what incroachment of royall power shall be, whereby the Lords shall lose the profit of forfeiture of their Tenants,* 1.799 and the partie arraigned the benefit of Clergy.

In case where such Judgements are given, the points of such Trea∣son and accroachment are given or declared by the same judgement.

[unspec 16] Whereas in the Parliament holden in the 17 year of the Kings reign, and in the Parliament next before this, it was accorded and granted by the King and his Councel,* 1.800 that for the great charges which the Com∣mons did bear yearly, as by Fifteenths, Ninths, and Wools, Commis∣sions should not go out of the Chancery, as for hobeleries, archeries, taking o•• victuals,* 1.801 nor Commissions to extend the Lands, dez certeniz getz, beyond the sum of a certain value, nor to levie other charges upon the people, if the same were not granted in Parliament; which Ordinances are holden for nothing,* 1.802 whereby the people are wholly im∣poverished; wherefore they prayed the King to be pleased to take pit∣ty of his people, and to affirm, and hold those Ordinances made to his people in Parliament: And that if such Commissions go forth of the Chancery without assent of Parliament,* 1.803 such as find themselves grieved,* 1.804 may have Writs to ••urcease, according to the said Ordinance, and that the people be not bound to obey such Commissions.

If any such imposition be made,* 1.805 the same was made upon great necessity, and with the assent of the Prelates, Counts, Barons, & auters

grauntz, and some of the Commons then present; notwithstanding the King will not that such undue Impositions be drawn into consequence,* 1.806 but will that the Ordinances in this Petition mentioned be well kept. And as touching the taking of Victuals, saving the Kings prerogative,* 1.807 his will is, That agreement be made with such, of whom the same are, and shall be taken.

[unspec 17] Because of Franchises have for time past been so largely granted by the King,* 1.808 that almost all the Land is infranchised to the great arereise∣ment & estenysement of the Common Law, and to the great oppression of the people,* 1.809 That the King will restrain such grants hereafter.

[unspec 18] The Lords will take Order that such Franchises as shall be granted, shall be with good advice.

* 1.810That Letters granted at the request dez gentz, and others de sautz le large nostre le Roy, be not hereafter granted; that yet the Law be done according to the Statute.

* 1.811The King is pleased that the Statute of Northampton shall be kept.

[unspec 19] Whereas false money of Bursborns doth daily increase by reason of the Justices of Assize appointed to try,* 1.812 find out, and determine such falsity, come so late, and keep Assize so short, that they can∣not try,* 1.813 find out, and determine the said falsity; That the King will provide remedy therefore, and that the offendors may be drawn and hanged, as falsifiers of money, as in the last Parliament was ordained; and that such Ordinance may hold,* 1.814 as well for time past, as time to come; and that the King will gant no pardon for such falsifying and Treason;* 1.815 and if any be granted, that the same may be disallowed before the Justices.* 1.816

* 1.817The King is pleased that Gentz de la terre, which Justices,* 1.818 and others to them called, shall be assigned to enquire, hear, and de∣termine the points contained in the Petition, and to do therein right•• and to keep the Peace in the Countries where they shall be assigned,* 1.819 & que les guerres inquisitionse facent de temps passe & de temps pius. And it is not meant that such Charter shall be granted hereafter le gree∣ment; and if any have in time past been granted, the Justices before they shall be granted may advise with the King before they allow thereof.* 1.820

[unspec 20] That whereas divers Tallages and Subsidies have been granted to the King,* 1.821 in aid of his business in divers business, for levying whereof, three or four of the best in every County have by good Councel been assigned, who have done the same in good manner according to their Commissions, and have their accounts fully in the Exchequer,* 1.822 accord∣ing to Law; and afterwards evill Berrectors have suggested to the Court,* 1.823 and have caused some of the Collectors to come again into the Exchequer, to receive the accounts before given and allowed, not fuf∣fering them to acquit themselves,* 1.824 nor to take issue according to Law; but do there keep them from day to day,* 1.825 and from Term to Term, and do restrain them by Mainprise contrary to Law, not suffering them to make Attornies,* 1.826 as the Statute willeth, that all men may make Attornies in all cases where there is appeal;* 1.827 wherefore the Com∣mons pray that such accusers be not heard in Court to accuse,* 1.828 and keep

men without due Information or Indictment,* 1.829 and that they may make Attornies in such cases.

If Account be given in which by Information of good and lawfull persons concealment,* 1.830 or other default or recitation is; It is reason that it shall be recited; And the Lords will that hanging such retainment, they may make Attornies so,* 1.831 as the Attorney be answerable to the Lords, and all others that complain, to the end that if such concealment or other default be found, the Atturnies Client may have the penalty anciently used.* 1.832

[unspec 21] That whereas recovery is had in Wapentakes,* 1.833 Hundreds, Court Ba∣rons, in debts, covenant, and other actions there pleadable, the Bailiffs of those Courts do fount distress de Chatull de viss. in lien of Exe∣cution, according to the usage of the County which so remain oft∣times very long before greement be made with the Plaintiff; that if gree' be not made with the plaintiff within fifteen dayes after judge∣ment, the Bailiffs of such Courts, by the Oath of three or four des mi∣entz homes de la ville ou lezecution serra, in the presence of the plain∣tiff shall apprize the goods so taken by force of the judgement,* 1.834 to the very value; and sell them; and if they cannot find such as will buy, then to deliver the same to the Recoverer at that value.

Let the ancient Law be held untill it please the King by his Councel otherwise to ordain.* 1.835

[unspec 22] That whereas it was lately ordained and assented by the King and his Councel,* 1.836 that the men and horses of the Kings houshold should not be harbinged in any part of the County,* 1.837 but by Bill of the Marshal of the house;* 1.838 and that they should deliver those Bills to the Constables of Towns, and should be harblnged by them, and that the Constables should cause them to have such sustenance for themselves and their horses as shall be meet, and should cause their victuals to be prised by men of the same Towns sworne, and that they before their departure thence should pay the parties of whom their victuals were taken.* 1.839 And also it was assented, that the horses and harness might be arrested untill they did pay for their victuals.* 1.840 But now they go from Town to Town, and harbinge themselves without any Constable, and take mens goods without payment or apprising: And if perhaps they bring Bills to the Constable,* 1.841 therein is no mention made for how many horses, or for how long: So as they charge the Country at their own pleasure, and depart without making paiment.* 1.842 That in every Bill mention be made for how many horses Livery shall be made, and that no horse have more then one Garson: The Bill to be delivered to the Constable,* 1.843 and he to make the price by men sworne of the Town; so as the parties make paiment from day to day for such victuals according to the price with∣out other delays, according to the Statute.

The King is pleased,* 1.844 that this Article and every point in it comprised be kept in all points according to the form of the Statute.

[unspec 23] That Writs of Attaint be granted in Writs of Debt,* 1.845 and in all other Writs, and Bills, where the Demands or the Damages do amount unto Forty shillings,* 1.846 as well in Enquest past, as to pass.

* 1.847The antient Laws shall remain, until the King be better ad∣vised.

[unspec 24] Whereas divers Ministers of the King and others do sue tam pro Domino Rege, quam pro seipsis; whereas the whole Principal and Damages recovered doth go to themselves,* 1.848 and not to the King; in which case a man cannot have an Attaint, or a Writ of Error: That in such case Writs of Attaint may be granted, as well for En∣quests past and Judgments given, as for Enquests to pass, and Judg∣ment to be given.* 1.849

* 1.850Touching Writs of Error, let them be granted: And as for Writs of Attaint, the same was never ordained.

[unspec 25] * 1.851That a Writ of Scire facias may lie in case of garnishment which issueth out of a Judgment, or of a Recognisance, as well of debt as of damages, as in case touching Land, and in every other case where garnishment lieth,* 1.852 where the thing whereof Execution is demanded amounteth to Forty shillings, as well of Execution awarded,* 1.853 as to be awarded.

* 1.854Let the antient Law be kept, until the King shall be pleased other∣wise to ordain.

[unspec 26] * 1.855That Judgments given in the Exchequer may be redressed and re∣versed, if therein be Error, in the Kings Bench, as well as Error given in the Common-Pleas; and not before themselves that gave the same; for it is not likely that a man will have a good conceit against his own opinion.

* 1.856The King is pleased, that when any man complaineth of Error given in the Exchequer, the Chancellor and Treasurer, and two Justices, shall be assigned by Commission to cause the Record to be brought before them in the Exchequer, and the Process of the Plea wherein Error is supposed, and the same to correct as shall appertain.

[unspec 27] * 1.857The Merchants of Cities and Boroughs, and the Commonalty of the Land, shew that the Merchants are disturbed to buy and sell the Commodities of the Land; as Tin of Cornwall may now be bought by no Merchant,* 1.858 but by one stranger, Tidman of Limberghe, who buy∣eth all and sendeth over the Sea: And pray that no such Merchandise be sold in gross, but to the Commonalty of Merchants.

* 1.859That is a profit belonging to the Prince,* 1.860 and every Lord may make his profit of his own.

[unspec 28] That no person by the voluntary suggestion or Certificate of an Accuser be by Writ sent for to come before the Kings Council,* 1.861 where they are often inforced to make Fines, or to lay down great sums of money, or otherwise adjournez outre le meer, as hath been heretofore often done, but that such grievances be not afterward done.

The King is pleased, that hereafter such things be not done against reason.* 1.862

[unspec 29] That all men may freely pass Wooll over the Seas at their pleasure,* 1.863 paying the antient Custom of half a mark; which thing was ordained by the Kings Charter.

That Subsidy was granted for a time yet enduring;* 1.864 within which time the King will advise with his Council, what shall be best to be done therein for the good of the people.

[unspec 30] That the Statute whereby it is ordained, that Sheriffs and Escheators shall be sufficient persons within the County,* 1.865 and they not to remain longer then one year, may be kept.

The King is pleased that the Statute shall be kept;* 1.866 but when a good Sheriff is found,* 1.867 his Commission shall be renewed, and he newly sworne.

[unspec 31] That the new Custom lately set,* 1.868 viz. upon every Cloth carried forth by English Merchants 14 d. and by strangers 21 d. and upon every Worsted cloth 1 d. and of strangers 1 d. ob. and of every Lit. 10 d. and of strangers 15 d. may be taken away.* 1.869

The King,* 1.870 Prelates, Counts, & autres Grantz will that this Custom shall stand; for it is good reason that such a profit be taken of Clothes wrought within the Realm and carried forth, as of Wools out of the Land, rateable the Cloth as the Sack.

[unspec 32] That the Statute of Winchester,* 1.871 and other Statutes made by the King and his Progenitors be kept, and that the people be not grieved contrary to these Statutes.

The King is pleased that the Statute of Winchester and the other be kept.* 1.872

[unspec 33] Whereas the Aviners of the King, Queen and Prince severally, do come yearly and assess Towns severally at Ten Quarters of Oats,* 1.873 more or less, at their pleasure, and the same do cause to be carried away with∣out paying for the same; That such Tallages and Purveyance may be taken away.* 1.874

The King hath and will forbid it, and that no man take contrary to such prohibition, saving to him, the Queen his Companion,* 1.875 and their Children, their rightful takings.

[unspec 34] That whereas the four great Rivers of England, viz. Thames,* 1.876 Tese, Ouse, and Trent, were wont from Antiquity to be open and free for every Ship to pass with Merchandises, and now of late daily the said Rivers are stopped and turned aside by Goors, Mills, Piles, and Pales, erected by every Lord against his own Land, so as Ships cannot pass without danger; That Justices may be assigned in every County to enquire of this business,* 1.877 and to remove the oppression.

The King is pleased,* 1.878 that such and so many Commissions shall be granted as reasonably shall be needful;* 1.879 and that every man shall be heard, that will complain for himself and the King.

[unspec 35] That whereas a man is indicted and appealed of Felony,* 1.880 and doth render himself at the Exigent, although he be afterwards acquitted of the F••lony, yet his Chattels are forfeited without enquiry whether he did flie or withdraw himself: Forasmuch as a man may be indicted in a forein Country, being ignorant of it; That therefore no man here∣after lose his Chattels, but where it is found by Verdict that he with∣drew himself.

Let the antient Law be kept,* 1.881 until the King by advice of his Councel shall otherwise ordain.

[unspec 36] That from henceforth no franchise Royal, Land, Fee or Advowson, which belong or be annexed to the Crown,* 1.882 be given or severed from the Crown.

The King will advise with his Councel that nothing shall be done in such case,* 1.883 but to the honour of him and his Realm.

[unspec 37] Whereas the Horses of the King,* 1.884 the Queen, and the Prince do wander into divers parts, doing much hurt and damage to the people, by taking of Hay, Oats, &c. contrary to Ordinances already made, That the King will ordain, that those Horses may abide in some certain place of the County where they are, and that purveyance may be made for them in convenient time of the year by the Depu••ies,* 1.885 as may be agreed between them and the owners of these goods; and that enqui∣ry may be of all the ill behaviour of those takers before this time, and that by Commissions the Plaintiff or parties grieved in this kind,* 1.886 as well of wrongs heretofore done, or hereafter to be done, may be heard and determined.

* 1.887The King is pleased that the Ordinances already made shall be kept, and that purveyances may be made for his best profit and ease of the people.

[unspec 38] Whereas it hath been ordained, That all men may passe freely with their Wools,* 1.888 and other Merchandise, certain Merchants that have of the King the Custome and Subsidie, for a certain sum yearly, by co∣lour of a bargain or purchase, which they have made of the Kings Wools,* 1.889 will suffer no man to passe over Wools, but only th••ir proper Wools, except they pay two Marks for a sack of Wool above the Cu∣stom and Subsidy, to the great damage of the people, and ab••sement of the price of Wools, whereof they desire remedy, and that the Mer∣chants may answer in this Parliament,* 1.890 for such their out-rage done to the people.

* 1.891Let the Merchants be called into the Parliament, and Answer.

[unspec 39] The poor Merchants shew,* 1.892 That whereas Wools were taken at Dor∣draghe to the Kings use, for which by Parliament, allowance was made to the Merchants for their debts out of the Subsidy and Custom granted to the King, Viz. twenty shillings for every sack carried over Sea: And whereas a great part of the rich Merchants are satisfied of the Subsidie and Custom aforesaid,* 1.893 and the poor Merchants yet be∣hind of that which to them belongeth, by reason that the rich Mer∣chants have sued to the King that they and no other puissent a chatre les dits debts des poures merchants, and to take allowance of the King, and pay little to the poor Merchants,* 1.894 but at their own will, so as the rich Merchants are satisfied, and the poor undone. That therefore the King will pay them part of their debts,* 1.895 or make to them assignment of part thereof, and they will lose to the King the other part of their said debt, or that the King will make to them such allowance, as he made to the rich Merchants.

The King is pleased, that the poor Merchants that are not satisfied shall shew to the Treasurer their Obligations and Patents,* 1.896 whereof the Treasurer shall inform the King, and he by advice will take Order,

that gree be made unto them assoon as he well may.

[unspec 40] That whereas Edw. 1. lately granted to the people Purlieu,* 1.897 through all the Forrest of England, and granted to every man that would his Charter containing the bounds of the Forrests, according to such Pur∣lieu: And afterward Edw. ••. confirmed the same by his Charter, which hath so continued, untill of late the Kings Ministers have and do daily afforrest that which was dis-afforrested,* 1.898 and put into regard, that which was out of regard, contrary to the Purlieus and the Charters of the said King; also that the Ministers do summon m••an folk of forrain places, to Indict people at their pleasure,* 1.899 and make them travell from place to place,* 1.900 and threaten them until they make Indictments at their ap∣pointment and desire.* 1.901 And these Ministers purpose to afforrest Towns neer Forrests, where are no wilde Beasts, and do often grieve the peo∣ple, by the often coming of Forresters, without profit to the King. And whereas a Forrest is in divers Counties, the Kings Ministers take folk of the one, and the other County, and by force make men of one County to indict men of another County,* 1.902 of matters whereof they are ignorant; of which grievances a man can have no Writ, nor other remedy in the Chancery, whereof they pray remedy.* 1.903

The King is pleased, That the Charter of the Forrests be kept in all points;* 1.904 As touching Purlieus, if any man will complain let him shew his grievance, and thereupon he shall have a Writ in the Chancery, and right shall be done him.

[unspec 41] That Inquiry may be by good men why the King taketh no profit of that which he hath in Ireland,* 1.905 Come toutz ses auncestors avoint ad de bien, & de la come pur maintenance sa guerre; Seeing he hath more in Ireland then any of his Ancestors had, and if default be found in the Ministers, that such other be put in their places, which will answer the King of the reasonable profit thereof,

The King is pleased that it shall be so.

Whereas many upon an Inquest of Office found for the King,* 1.906 * 1.907 are put [unspec 42] out of their Lands,* 1.908 and cannot afterwards upon great suit be ended in the Chancery to have their right discussed, even to the disherison of di∣vers, That remedy may be provided, so as without delay the right may be discussed, and the party restored to his Land, if his right be found.

Let the same Law be kept,* 1.909 as heretofore was done, and if any man find himself grieved, let him shew himself, specially his case, and he shall have right:

[unspec 43] Whereas a man for Treason doth forfeit all his lands to the King,* 1.910 of whomsoever the same be holden, that where the King doth grant away those lands without saying, To hold of himself; the Law may be declared in certain, Whether the Donee shall hold of the King, or of the former lord? And where the King giveth those lands to hold of him∣self, le quell le Chartre est repellable eant regarde a les seruises on nemy.* 1.911

The King is pleased, that in such case it shall be as it hath been in the times of his Progenitors of the Auncestors des gentz de la terre;* 1.912 and if Declaration be hereof to be made, the same shall be by good advice among other Articles whereof new Law is required.* 1.913

[unspec 44] * 1.914Whereas Commissions went forth to enquire of all such as have in lands Five pounds, Ten pounds, Twenty pounds, Forty pounds, and above, unto One hundred marks; which Enquests were with much diligence per milts Gentz des Countees thereunto sworne, and returned into the Chancery; whereupon went forth Writs out of the Exchequer to levy of some the double, of some treble, that by good Enqu••sts was found, for Archers, Hoblers, and men of war, contrary to Law;* 1.915 and also Writs went forth to levy of some small Towns, which are neither Cities nor Boroughs, Twenty marks, Twenty pounds at pleasure, without any manner of Process: The Commons thereof pray remedy, De si Come nostre Sieur le Roy, ad promise de sun bon grace de fair droit as jouiz geeva que plendre se voudront.

* 1.916If any such Imposition have been made, the same was upon great necessity, and with the assent of the Counts, Barons,* 1.917 & autres Grantz, and some of the Commons then present: Nevertheless the King will not that such Imposition be unduly drawn in conse∣quence.

[unspec 45] Whereas the King hath ordained two Great Seals for sealing of Judicial Writs in the Common-Pleas and Kings-Bench;* 1.918 for every of w••ich Judicial Writs the Commons pay seven pence,* 1.919 and for Originals six pence; That he will ordain a Small Seal for Judicial Writs, so as men may pay but Three pence for a Seal of a Judicial Writ, to the great ease of the people; and then will more Writs be purchased to the Kings great advantage:* 1.920 For now the suit is so hard and dear, that the mean sort are not able to pursue their rights.* 1.921

* 1.922Unto poor men shall be given for Gods lake; and it is reason that such as are able, do pay as in former times hath been used.

[unspec 46] That where Land is given to a man and his wife•• their Estate is now dispunishable of Waste,* 1.923 though they have no childe between them, whereby often happeneth great damage and disherison to him in the Reversion; That a Writ of Waste in such case may lie.

* 1.924Let this remain among other Articles, whereof new Law is re∣quired.

[unspec 47] That Writs of Possession may lie of Lands devisable,* 1.925 in case where they are not ••evised, as of other Lands; and in case such Lands be de∣vised, there to be saved to the Tenants their Answers.* 1.926

* 1.927Let this remain among other Articles, whereof new Law is re∣quired.

[unspec 48] * 1.928That the Archbishop of Canterbury and the other Prelates have of late made a Constitution, to give Tythes of Underwood only sold, where heretofore no such Tythes were paid. And further, that now the Church-men, by force of the said Constitution, do take and demand Tythes as well of Great wood as of Underwood sold,* 1.929 contrary to that which hath been used time out of mind. Wherefore as well of one point as of the other they pray remedy.

* 1.930The Archbishop of Canterbury and the other Bishops have answered, That such Tythes are not demanded by force of the said Constitution, but only of Underwood.

[unspec 49] Whereas divers Aids have been granted to the King for maintenance of his Wars,* 1.931 to the intent the same should be wholly to his profit; divers Merchants by confederacie amongst themselv••s have colourably and covertly by way of Usury bargained w••th the King,* 1.932 and have imposed upon these goods great sums, viz. upon every Sack of Wooll Twenty three shillings four pence de pardonne en le Bargain ou pluis sont tenus de prendre a very value les biens le ••oy on dapestera lui lour deniers que touz les auters poures de sa Come de les donor. Also in their payments they have allowance of Bills gained by Brocages of Debts due by the King ou ils achatent a liure ascune 12 d. ascune per 2 s. where there is more reason the King should have that advantage then they. Also after their bargain, at their suit, there hath been stay and forbidding that no English Wooll may pass over Sea, whereby the King hath lost his Subsidy and Custom too,* 1.933 as much as they made chi••vesance; by reason of which stay the Commons could not sell their Wools to pay their Fifteens and other charges. And further, some of the Collectors and their Deputies in gathering the said Wools have used great extorcion upon the people by false Weights.* 1.934 Where∣fore they pray the particulars may be examined in Parliament in pre∣sence of some persons to be assigned by the Commons; to the end that the goods of the people taken for the Kings use may reasonably and wholly be turned to his profit,* 1.935 so as the parties accused may not be excused against the King by fained and colourable Answer,* 1.936 as be∣tween Merchant and Merchant.

The King will appoint some of the Sages of his Council to hear and determine the things contained in this Article:* 1.937 And if any of the Com∣mons can inform the King for his profit of any thing contained in this Article,* 1.938 let him set it down in certain;* 1.939 and the Justices appointed to enquire of false money, shall have power to enquire of the Processes of such Ministers.

[unspec 50] That the King by advice of his Council will provide remedy against the Popes Collations now of late made to Abbies and Priories,* 1.940 which heretofore were never seen, and are against the Liberties of the Church, and to the disherison of the King and other Lords that are Patrons, and blemishment of the Religious persons of England, when these pro∣motions shall be collated on strangers not fit, and perhaps are Cardinals.

The King will advise with his Council,* 1.941 what in this case shall be best to be done.

[unspec 51] The Commons pray remedy, That whereas men were about to prove Wills before the Official of some certain Commissary there∣unto deputed in the Cathedral Churches,* 1.942 they now make men come to places uncertain, and being come, they cannot have the Probate of Wills: Sans faire raunceon meintenant ala quinte on partie des biens continues al testament.

The King will speak with the Archbishop and other Prelates,* 1.943 that such wrong may be redressed.

[unspec 52] Where a man hath issue a Bastard eigne and muliers,* 1.944 and the Bastard demandeth Land as Heir, Ne unque soit de son assent;

And he pleadeth that he is a Bastard: And upon a Writ to the Court Christian, he is certified a mulier; that this Certificate turn none to prejudice,* 1.945 but him that was party to the plea, upon which the Certificate was made,* 1.946 and his heirs, but if the Demandant and his heirs bring any other Writ against any other Tenant, and of other Land, then he to be received to plead, that he is a Bastard; and that he have a Writ to the Bishop, notwithstanding such former Certifi∣cate.

* 1.947Let this remain among other Articles whereof new Law is required.

[unspec 53] Whereas Murthers cuilleurs des gentz,* 1.948 robberies, manslaughters, and other Felonies are done and committed without number, and so favoured by pardons, and procuring deliverance, that the mis-doers and maintainers have no care of fear of Law, That the King will ordain such remedy by Statute, that such mis-doers and maintainers by no such means as aforesaid, may be comforted and imboldned.

* 1.949Touching pardons hereafter to be granted,* 1.950 the King will advise with his Council, so to do, That no such Charter shall be granted, unless it be for the honour and profit of him and his people; and touching pardons granted heretofore, he will advise with his Council of such allowance as shall be thereof made.

[unspec 54] * 1.951Whereas divers extortions and grievances are done to the people by the Collectors of the Wools, and by the Taxors of other taxes and tillages, and their Deputies, en se{que} perla piere de leine perienten ascune partie 16 ou 18 l ou meins ousta le verroye poys, & si argent soit done per leine meins de quatre so••tz per la piere ne voillent receiver ne ac∣quitainces faire à null ville meins que 6 ou 7c. & auters greevances de receits des deniers & autre choses plus in autre maner que ne fust gentz. They therefore pray remedy.* 1.952

[unspec 55] * 1.953There shall be assigned gaurdeins de la pees, and to enquire for false money, and of the matters contained in this Article, who shall do right therein.

That the Statute concerning Statute Merchants for payment of debts may be kept,* 1.954 and execution thereupon done as hath been used; so as Execution nor Process upon such Statutes be not done by subtilty of any person in other sort.* 1.955

[unspec 56] The Statute shall be kept in all points, and no other process shall be made upon execution of that Statute then heretofore hath been used.* 1.956

* 1.957That where a man will sue to reverse a Judgement given before Ju∣stices in any franchise Royal, as Chester, or Durham, and the Justices do record the pleas pleaded before them, otherwise then they were pleaded, the party plaintiff may be received to aver per pais the truth against the Record.* 1.958

* 1.959The Ancient Law before time used, in this case shall remain.

[unspec 57] * 1.960That paiment be made for Victuals taken up in divers Counties by the Kings Commissions to the use of him, and his children, and that hereafter no such Commissions go forth without present payment, to them of whom victuals shall be taken.

* 1.961The King is pleased that payment be made savez à luy ses droictrels

prices; and as touching purveyances already made, That the Sheriffs out of the Issues of their Bailywick shall pay such of whom such victu∣als were taken.* 1.962 * 1.963

[unspec 58] Whereas heretofore because divers Merchants were slain and robbed on the Sea,* 1.964 by the Kings enemies of France; It was ordained by the King, Peers, and Prelates, and by the assent of the said Merchants, That all that would pass with Wools to the Staple, should pay twelve pence upon every Sack for safe Conduct; and certain Merchants undertook for the same, and safely to conduct the Merchants unto the Staple, and yet have not, nor will not perform that Conduct, and yet took the said twelve pence on a Sack, whereby many Merchants have lost their lives, Wools, and other Merchandise; That they which under∣take the Conduct•• may be made come into this present Parliament to make gree to the Merchants, who by their default have lost their goods,* 1.965 and to answer to the King that which they took of the Merchants, as abovesaid.

Let persons and places be assigned for hearing plaints of all which will complain of the said Merchants,* 1.966 to the end right and reason may be fully done to the Plaintiffs.

[unspec 59] Monstres le Come d' Engl. que les gentz. de Samense are assessed to all Taxes and Tallages,* 1.967 and yet their Ships are taken, and many of them lost in the Kings service•• Sanz nul. regard as di••z gentz fair, so as by long continuance of such grievances, la navye esta pote destructe per nui tour la terra,* 1.968 that the King will ordain thereof remedie.

The King will be advised.* 1.969

[unspec 60] Whereas Judgment in divers places hath long depended not given for difficulty of Law,* 1.970 that the King will ordain, That judgment may be given without longer stay.

The Justices before whom such Pleas are hanging shall give judgment as soon as well they may;* 1.971 and if they cannot so do, then the tenor of such Record, and the process of such Pleas shall come into the Parlia∣ment, and there shall be determined, according to the Ordinance made in that behalf.

[unspec 61] Whereas the King hath granted to certain persons the Office of gage∣ing of Wines,* 1.972 in the Dutch of Guyen, taking for the Fee of gag••ing one penny sterling,* 1.973 or the value thereof in other money; and they which ought to use the Office of gaging these Wines, refuse to gage any Tunnel of Wine, and yet do wrong••ully take the said Fee of a penny for every Tunnel, whereby the Tun doth not bear his right measure, so as Lords and others do lose of that which they ought to have,* 1.974 the fifth or sixt part of every Tun. That therefore the King and his Council will give such commandment to the Governors of the said Dutchy,* 1.975 that no Tun∣nel of what part soever it be, within Franchise or without, be shipped over sea, before it be gaged by the Verge according to the standard of England, and the defect marked in the head of the head of the Tun∣nel, upon pain to forfeit the said Wine to the King;* 1.976 and also that the gager lose his Office,* 1.977 if he do not that which thereunto appertaineth.

Let the Office of gager be performed per de ceo, upon the pains or∣dained;

and that will work the effect through the whole busi∣ness.

[unspec 62] * 1.978Whereas divers Murders, Emblers de gentz, Robberies, Man∣slaughters, Ravishment of Women, Felonies, and other misdeeds are committed and maintained within the Realm without number, and so favoured by Charters of Pardon and procuring of deliverance, that the misdoers and maintainers care not for the Law, nor stand in fear, to the great destruction of the people; That remedy may be ordained by Statute, that such misdoers and maintainers may not be comforted nor imboldened by any the means aforesaid.

* 1.979Touching Pardons to be hereafter granted,* 1.980 the King will advise with his Council so to do, that no such Charter shall pass but to the honor and profit of him and his people: And for Charters before this time granted, he will advise with his Council what allowance thereof shall be made.

[unspec 63] * 1.981Whereas in the Parliament holden lau dis & septisme of the King, it was ordained, That no Alien should by Provision from Rome, take any Benefice; and thereupon the King by his Letters wrote to the Pope concerning that matter,* 1.982 and the assent of Parliament, and justified the same; les Grantz & Comons, wrote also another Letter under the Seals des diiz Grantz, and of the Commons of Cities and Boroughs; And certain appointed through England de Pendre, the Proctors of Cardinals, other Aliens Subdelegates and their Notaries: And also Cries & defence was made throughout England, that no person upon pain of forfeiture should bring into the Realm Bulls, or Process con∣cerning such Provisoes; and if any should, that they should be taken and brought before the Council to answer such their contempt; and afterwards in the next Parliament it was assented by the King and his said Commonalty, That if any person of any condition whatsoever, Provisor, Procurator, Notary, Promoter, or other whatsoever should pursue in the Court at Rome,* 1.983 or elswhere in Court Christian, to re∣verse Judgment given in the Kings Courts, that he should be taken by his body, and brought to answer it; and if he were attaint, that he should forejure the Realm, or be committed to perpe••ual prison: That if he could not be found, then to be by due Process outlawed, which then was ordained by a Statute perpetually to endure, as by a Bill of that Parliament appeareth. Yet nevertheless Cardinals and other Aliens have and do daily accept Benefices within this Realm by provision by their Procurators,* 1.984 being Englishmen, and do take as well Benefices meerly appurtenant to the Demesn of the King, and of other Lay-Patrons, as of Religious persons in despight of the King. A des ditz Grantz & de tout le Commune. And thereupon they and others do pursue and follow divers Process in the Court of Rome and other Courts Christian,* 1.985 there to annull and reverse Judgments given in the Kings Court, to the prejudice and disherison of the King and Com∣monalty, and contrary to the cryes & defence surditz. Whereupon the Commons pray the King to have regard of the said Letters so sent to the Court of Rome,* 1.986 and to the relief and maintenance of holy

Church, and of Divine service here in England, and of the damage, destauction, and disherison of the Church and his Crown,* 1.987 & des Gentz & Comminaltie: And by the Sages, Justices,* 1.988 Serjeants and others to ordain such punishment as well against Provisors,* 1.989 Aliens,* 1.990 their Executors, Notaries, and others their Procurators, as against the Impugnors of the Judgment aforesaid, as before hath been: And that the same be reduced into a Statute perpetually to endure,* 1.991 as often hath been desired; And that such and so many Writs as should be needful be thereupon granted of course; so as that which shall be herein ordained by Parliament, be kept undisturbed for any singular profit.

It seemeth to the Council good to be done,* 1.992 if it please the King by assent de Grantz to command the Commons being then before him in Parliament, to advise him what they think best to be done in this case. Wherein the Commons did declare their advice to the King and Grantz by a Bill in form following, viz.

De avisera sur sa lot les plusors Aliens,* 1.993 il semble que bon est, que nostre Sieur le Roy maunde ses Lettres au seint piere la Pape, monstrant & movant, que il doit voler & ordeiner tiels ministres & beneficers en seint Egleise faire que poient levez profit faire quant al amendement & salvation des almes des lour parocheines & subgitz des queux ils out les cures,* 1.994 mais les provenders aliens ne connisent, n'entendant le putoys ne le lange d'engleterre, ne la com. d'engleterre loure; pur quoy ils ne poient ne savant valer, ne aider ne counceller les subgits per predicati∣ons, confessions, ne autre maner entendable, quiles defaults poient estre causes universeles de perte & damnation des almes des Christians, & ausint er la ou benificers de seints Eglises curetes doient de commune ley faire residence, & despender les biens de seint Eglise enter lour poure parochiens les provisers aliens tout le profit emportent saunz residency, amendemen••, ou profit faire a loure benifices; queux mischiefs & def∣fauts suesdits, le dit seint piere que est Soveraigne governeur de seint Eglise en terre,* 1.995 aver & doit aver le regard, sil please nostre dit Sieur le Roy cestes mischiefs & autres queux les Sages luy informerent au dit St. Piere maunder, et monstrer per ses lettres, come avaunt ses heures ad fait, & effectualment oue diligence pursuer per Sages que luy purrent enformer des novels accrochments contra son droit Royal, & est assaye de amendement, & saunz peril de alme ou conscience, & pleasance a la commune per protestation,* 1.996 sil semble a nostre dit treshonor seiur le Roy & son Councel, que ore ne soit derogatorie ne prejudicial a sa Royal dignite, ne a droit sa corone, & autrement nemy.

[unspec 65] Iohn Matravers sheweth,* 1.997 That in a Parliament holden whilst he was in the Kings service, by information of his Adversaries in his absence, a Judgment passed against him not indicted nor attainted,* 1.998 nor called to answer:* 1.999 In which Judgment he alleadgeth to be divers Errors dan∣gerous,* 1.1000 a•• touts les gentz d'Engleterre, in time to come. Also that he by the Kings commandment did shew the Errors before his great Councel at Westminster,* 1.1001 which Erors of the said Judgement were pro∣nounced, the Petitioner being present by the Kings protection. Now he prayeth, That the Judgment that was so given against him, may in full Parliament be viewed and examined before the King, the Peers; and the Errors therein shewed by the Councel of the petitioner, and that if the Judgement be erroneous, it may be reversed, and he restored to the Law;* 1.1002 and after the Judgment reversed, the Petitioner will be ready to answer all men according to the Laws of the Realm; also he will acquit himself by his Oath with one hundred Knights, That he was not guilty of that for which he was banished; and if his Oath be not due, He will, that the Archbishop, Bishops, and all the Priests of Eng∣land do excommunicate him:* 1.1003 And yet if any man will say it against him, he will defend himself by his body, against all men except the Kings blood, that it may please the King to end the same matters.

[unspec 66] Forasmuch as Petition hath been made to the King,* 1.1004 that where vil∣lianage is alledged against the Demandant or Plaintiff, the same should be tryed by the County, where the partie alledging the excep∣tion doth lay the birth of the Defendant or Plaintiff to have been•• which Petition is against the law and usage, to the great mischief of the Commons,* 1.1005 as appeareth by the pleading at the Assizes, and other pleadings which are to be pleaded and determined in the Counties where the demand is,* 1.1006 or trespasses done, que duissent purtant estre trop delayes a disheritance de la dit come, and that which worse is; If the Petition should be granted every man would alledge this exception a∣gainst his adversary, and would chuse a County at his pleasure, where∣by any freeman might by such means be made servile. For by such exception alledged by un grant de la terre against a mean person, the same should be tryed in a forreign County where his greatne••s is,* 1.1007 and where the mean man nor his Ancestors never came; therefore the King will have regard to these and other mischiefs if the Petition should proceed,* 1.1008 and to the good laws, and customs of the land, and them to maintain without regard to the Petition of any single person against the Law of the land.* 1.1009

[unspec 67] Whereas Lionel the Kings son, and Elizabeth his wife do hold the County of Hulnester in Ireland,* 1.1010 in right and heritage of the said Eli∣zabeth, and forasmuch as if the said Elizabeth should dye without Issue, the said County is to descend unto divers Persons, whereof some are enemies to the King, which Parceners would enter into the said heri∣tage, and would move war against the King, as well in Ireland, as else∣where; that against this evill and danger, the King in this Parliament will provide remedy by the advice of the Prelates, Counts, and Barons, and others of his Councel.

[unspec 68] Iohn Wettenham and Walter de Cheriton Merchants, desire, that whereas the Commons have complained against them by divers Bills in Parliament••* 1.1011 Viz. that they have done divers extortions, grievan∣ces, and prejudices to the King and Commons. Forasmuch as they have imployed their pains and diligence to serve the King,* 1.1012 and have therein suffered many mischiefs, that the King will command the said Merchants to come before the Councel to answer whatsoever shall be objected, and to declare their estate; so as other Merchants hereafter may not doubt to deal with the King in Cheevances, nor no other bu∣sinesses, as occasion shall require.

[unspec 69] That none may chase or kill the Kings game,* 1.1013 when the same do scape out of the Forrests, but only the Lords of the Woods, and of the Soil where such game are found, and that some certain punishments be or∣dered for them which shall do otherwise.

[unspec 70] Whereas the Commons are charged to advise the King, how the Peace of the land may be better kept:* 1.1014 To which was answered, that in every County six persons, of whom two to be des pluis grantz, and two Knights, and two men of Law, and so more or lesse, as need shall be, and they to have power and Commission out of the Chan∣cery, to hear and determine the keeping of the Peace; Et que counts traylebastoneries ne courgent,* 1.1015 as heretofore was assented by Parliament, for they were the destruction of the people to small or no amendment of the Law or Peace, nor punishment of Felons or Trespassers. Wherefore because the Commons have so long con∣tinued together to their great costs and mischief,* 1.1016 they desire an∣swer of this Bill, & lour deliverance.

Anno Vicesimo secundo Edwardi Tertii. Rex, &c. Henrico Com. Lanc. &c. apud Westm. die Lunae post mediam Dominicam Quadra∣gesimae. Teste Rege apud Westmonast. 14 die Februarii.

Consimiles Literae subscriptae,

• WIllielmo Bohun, Comiti Northampton.
• Henrico Bohun Com. Hereff. & Essex.
• Humfrido de Courtney, Com. Devon.
• Willielmo de Clinton Com. Hun∣tington.
• Ricardo Com. Arundel.
• Thomae de Bello campo, Com. Warr.
• Johanni de Vere Com. Oxoniae.
• Gilberto de Humfravil Com. de Anegos.
• Roberto de Ufford Com. Suff.
• Laurentio de Hastings Com. Pem∣broke.
• Johanni de Mowbray.
• Henrico Fitzhugh.
• Barthol. de Burghurst seniori.
• Henrico Piercie.
• Rado. Baroni de Stafford.
• Ricardo Talbot de Morley.
• Waltero de Mamcy.
• Thomae de Berkeley.
• Johanni de Seagrave.
• Thomae de Lucie.
• Johanni Harrington.
• Petro de malo lacu le Quint.
• Rado. Bulmer.
• Reginaldo de Cobham.
• Reginaldo de Grey.
• Rogero de Grey.
• Rogero de Chandos.
• Johanni de Charleton.
• Johanni de Willoughby.
• Henrico Hussey.
• Willielmo la Zouch de Harring∣worth.
• Johanni Bardolfe.
• Nicolao de Cantilupo.
• Johanni de Fauconbridge.
• Thomae Wake de Ridall de Brad∣ston.
• Thomae de Bugworth.

Anno Vicesimo secundo Edwardi Tertii. The Parliament holden at Westminster the Monday next after the week in the midst of Lent. Anno 22. Edwardi Tertii.

[unspec 1] FOR that sundry of the Lords were not at this day come, the Parliament was continned untill Tuesday,* 1.1017 and from thence Wed∣nesday; at the which day Sir William de Thorpe the Lord Chief Ju∣stice, in the presence of the King and Lords,* 1.1018 by the Kings com∣mandment declared, That the Parliament was called for Two Causes.* 1.1019

[unspec 2] The first, How according to the Truce taken at Callice,* 1.1020 the King had accordingly sent Messengers to the Pope, and looked for return of Answer before the last Parliament, which now was not come; for that also, as sundry points of the Truce touching the King, and his Al∣lies were not performed. And further, For that sundry of the French prepared a puissant Army to invade this Realm.* 1.1021

[unspec 3] The second cause was, For the preservation of the Peace;* 1.1022 where∣fore the whole Estates were willed to consult in what wise it might be releived for the attaining of his attempt. The Lords and Commons took great advice from day to day;* 1.1023 and in the end answered in effect fol∣lowing.

[unspec 4] They first shew, the great charges laid upon the Commons,* 1.1024 as the reasonable aid being pardoned in 14. E. 3. whereof every Fine was forty shillings, the setting forth of men, the taking of victuals not paid for, for the keeping of the Seas. The Subsidy of Wooll amounting to Threescore thousand pounds yearly, and yet without Law; the lend∣ing of twenty sacks of Wooll,* 1.1025 the restraint of passing over of Wooll. Notwithstanding they Grant to the King three Fifteens in three years, so as the Subsidy of Wooll might cease, so as David le Bruce, William Douglas, and other Chieftains in Scotland be not delivered for ransom,* 1.1026 or faith; so as if the Wats do cease within three years, that then their Grant might cease; so as all other their Petitions ensuing be granted,* 1.1027 and these their conditions enrolled and exemplified.

Petitions of the Commons with their Answer.* 1.1028

[unspec 5] That the falshoods of such as were appointed to gather the Two thousand sacks of Wooll lent to the King may be determined by some of the Parliament,* 1.1029 and that all Acquittances to any such made be re∣pealed.

This was answered it the last Parliament,* 1.1030 and therefore command∣ment to execute the same.

[unspec 6] * 1.1031That commandment be given to the Nobles in no wise to maintain a common Robber or Theif; that two Knights in every Shire-town, and two learned in the Law,* 1.1032 be appointed Justices to determine all of∣fences, and to enquire of false money, they to have some Fee.

* 1.1033The same was answered in the last Parliament.

[unspec 7] * 1.1034That all Petitions in this present Parliament may be presently answered.

* 1.1035After Easter the same shall be answered.

[unspec 8] That all Wooll,* 1.1036 and other Merchandizes may freely pass without any Loans or other Subsides, over the due Customs.

* 1.1037The passage shall be free, saving to the King his due.

[unspec 9] That no Eyres of the Forrests,* 1.1038 or other enquires, other then of peace be kept during the Wars.

The King is to do his pleasure therein.

[unspec 10] * 1.1039That none of the Nobles, nor other Captains of Scotland, being the K••ngs prisoners be in any wise delivered.* 1.1040

* 1.1041The King will do more if need shall be.

[unspec 11] That such aid as is levied beyond Trent,* 1.1042 may be imployed on the Wars in Scotland.

[unspec 12] * 1.1043That no Appeals be received of any Felonies done in any other Counties then where the Appeals were taken.* 1.1044

The King is not advised to make such new Laws.

[unspec 13] * 1.1045That redress may be had for that the men of Bridges in Flunders have forbid all Merchants strangers to buy any staple Ware here.* 1.1046

The King will talk with the Flemish Ambassador, and further to the good of the towns there.

* 1.1047That all enquires of Nineths granted may cease.* 1.1048

[unspec 14] The King will be advised.

That the Order made that all Merchants for every Sack of Wooll should bring in two marks of Bullion,* 1.1049 * 1.1050 may be repealed, for that carry∣ing [unspec 15] over of Bullion is forbidden in Flanders.

The King will learn the truth of the Ambassador here.

[unspec 16] * 1.1051It is agreed that the Customers at Easter next stay the receipt of two shillings of every Sack of Wool.* 1.1052

[unspec 16] That remedy may be found that no Accomptant in the Exchequer do run in issues before he be warned.* 1.1053

[unspec 18] * 1.1054The Proces shall be first a Venire fac. then a Distringas, and after a Writ out of the Chancery to the Treasurer and Barons.

* 1.1055That the Common Law may stand to the Bill of the Navy exhibi∣ted in the last Parliament.* 1.1056

[unspec 19] The King will be advised.

* 1.1057The like motion for three years, as before tit. 9.

* 1.1058It seemeth good for the ease of the Subjects if great necessity do not otherwise cause.

* 1.1059That the Marshal letting to Bail, or at large any person committed to him for the peace do answer damages.* 1.1060

[unspec 21] The King will be advised.

* 1.1061That no man be barred by non claim.

* 1.1062A Law cannot so suddenly be made.

[unspec 22] That the Jurors in every Inquest,* 1.1063 and great assize may say the verity of the fact as in assize of Novel Disseisin.

The Law shall be kept as heretofore.* 1.1064

[unspec 23] That the Purveyors for all victualls with two honest men where they shall purvey,* 1.1065 do take by Indenture.

The Laws heretofore made do suffice.* 1.1066

[unspec 24] That none coming to the Parliament by summons be appointed a Sessor or a Receiver of the Fifteens triennial.* 1.1067

The King wlll appoint such men as he shall like.

[unspec 25] That the erroneous judg••ments in the Exchequer be reversed in the Kings Bench.* 1.1068 * 1.1069

This was answered in the last Parliament.* 1.1070

[unspec 26] A long complaint against Forresters for Afforresting of mens Purleus for undue tryal,* 1.1071 and for extortions. A request that the great Charter may be kept, and that all men may injoy the purlieus according to the perambulation made in the time of King Edward the first.

The King would the Charter to be kept, and such as will complain in the right of their purlieus may have Writs out of the Chancery.* 1.1072

[unspec 27] Whereupon Surry, and other Countries shewed, that they could not upon suit have such Writs.* 1.1073

[unspec 28] The Order made at the last Parliament shall be kept, and general Writs or special shall be granted to all such as will sue therefore;* 1.1074 so as right be had to the King, to the Subjects.

[unspec 30] They pray that the petitions declared by them in the last Parliament,* 1.1075 whereunto the King and Lords had agreed, may be kept, and not alter∣ed by any new coloured Bill or practice.

The King by the assent of the Lords made answer then, that Laws and process heretofore used could not be altered,* 1.1076 without making of new Statutes,* 1.1077 which as yet they could not attend but shortly would.

On the Backside of the same Roll.

[unspec 31] The Worsted Weavers of Norwich,* 1.1078 and the Merchants of the same pray, that such Letters Pattents as the King had granted to Robert Poley one of his Valects of assay, and one of the Alnage of Worsted in Nor∣wich, and elsewhere in Norfolk, during the life of the said Robert, might be revoked, and that they might have the same; whereto was answered as followeth,

[unspec 32] It seemeth to the Councel, that the same ought to be granted, for the common profit of all Estates.* 1.1079

Anno Vicesimo quinto Edwardi Tertii. Rex &c. dilecto & fideli suo Henrico Com. Lanc. sa∣lutem,* 1.1080 &c. apud Westmonasterium, in Octabis Purificationis beatae Mariae Virginis. Teste Rege apud Westmonast. 25 die Novembris. 24. E. 3.

Consimiles Literae sabscriptae,

• EDwardo Principi Walliae, Duci Cornubiae, & Com. Cestriae.
• Willielmo de Bohun, Com. Northumberland.
• Hugoni de Bohun, Com. Hereff. & Essex.
• Hugoni de Courtney Com. De∣von.
• Williel. Clinton Com. Huntington
• Ricardo Com. Arundel.
• Thomae de bello Campo Com. Oxoniae.
• Gilberto Humfravil Com. de A∣negos.
• Roberto de Ufford Com. Suff.
• Willielmo de Monteacuto Com. Sarum.
• Johanni de Mowbray.
• Henrico de Piercie.
• Willielmo de Roos de Hamalack.
• Rado de Nevill.
• Rado Baroni de Stafford.
• Ricardo Talbot.
• Roberto Morley.
• Waltero de Manny.
• Johanni de Seagrave.
• Thomae de Berkly.
• Thomae de Lucie.
• Petro de malo lacu le Quint.
• Reginaldo de Cobham.
• Henrico Fitzhugh.
• Reginaldo de Grey seniori.
• Rogero de Grey.
• Johanni Willoughbie de Ersby.
• Rogero Chandos.
• Johanni de Cherlton.
• Walter. la Zouch de Harringworth
• Johanni Bardolf.
• Willielmo D••ynecourt.
• Johanni Tibitot.
• Johanni Fitzwalter.
• ••••l••ero de ••aw••onbridge.
• Willielmo Baroni de Greystock.
• Willielmo de Dacre.
• Thomae de Musgrave.
• Thomae de Furnival.
• Thomae Bradeston.
• Roberto Fitzpain.
• Johanni de Grey de Rotherfield.
• Johanni de Codenore.
• Johanni Darcy de Knayth.
• Johanni de Insula de Ruber monte
• Rogero de Mortuo mari de Wig∣more.
• Roberto de Colvill.
• Berthol. de Burgherst seniori.
• Guidoni de Bian.
• Johanni de Bello campo de Warr.
• Ricardo Lovel.
• Nicholao Burnell.
• Edwardo de Monteacuto.
• Thomae Ughtred.
• Rober••o de Scales.
• Hen••ico le Scro••pe.
• Joha••ni de Cobham.
• Micha••li de Poyntz.

Bartholm. de Burcheir Custodi Quinque Portuum.

Anno Vicesimo quinto Edwardi Tertii. The Parliament holden at Westminster the Monday in the Utaves of the Purification of our Lady in the xxv. year of Edward the Third.

[unspec 1] FOR that sundry of the Lords were not the same day come, the Parliament was continued untill Thursday,* 1.1081 and from Thursday to Friday then ensuing, at which day Sir Lionel the Kings son with sundry Nobles did assemble in the Chamber de Pint,* 1.1082 where the Kings Com∣mission was read, the which authorized the said Lionel in his absence to begin, and proceed therein untill the Kings coming.

[unspec 2] The Commission sheweth the cause of the same,* 1.1083 to be, for that the King in passing towards the parts beyond the Seas,* 1.1084 could not be there, the which was openly read before the Commons.* 1.1085

[unspec 3] On Monday after, for that sundry of the Lords were making speed to come up to the Parliament it was continued untill Tuesday ensuing.* 1.1086

Receivers of Petitions for England,* 1.1087 Gascoyne, Scotland, Ireland, Britain, and other forrein Isles and places.

[unspec 4] On Tuesday the causes wherefore the Parliament was called were de∣clared in presence of the King and Nobles (viz.) First,* 1.1088 for that the King had summoned a Parliament in the 22, &c. the which he could not end by reason of the great pestilence, nor keep any since by the continuance of the same plague,* 1.1089 and by Affairs touching War,* 1.1090 and for that the peace was not kept, and that Labourers would not do their service, and for that the Treasure of the Realm was also conveyed away, was the Parliament called, of all which points the whole State were willed to consult.* 1.1091

[unspec 6] All which causes Sir William Shareshall Knight, the Chief Justice to the King,* 1.1092 willed the Commons to weigh, and well to provide therefore.

This last, and next title above doth approve, that the printed Statute entituled to be made in 23 Edw. 3. could in no wise then be made, and so mistaken.

Tryers of Petitions for England,* 1.1093 Wales, Ireland, Gascoyne, Britain, and other forain Isles and places.

[unspec 7] The proces, and matter there following were delivered by the Bishop of Winchester, then Chancellor,* 1.1094 to Iohn of Codington Clerk of the Par∣liament, in the Kings behalf, to be entred into the Roll of the same Par∣liament.

[unspec 8] Richard E. of Arundel by his petition praieth,* 1.1095 that his restitution grant∣ed in 4 E. 3. may be by this Parliament better declared and confirmed.

The King willeth that this petition may be by the wise men exami∣ned,* 1.1096 and a restitution accordingly to be made,* 1.1097 and confirmed.

[unspec 9] Then the last Act made 4 E. 3. tit. 13. touching this Earl is recited, and this thereunto adjoyned, viz. that it is by the King and whole State a∣greed,

that the said restitution be confirmed, and that the same shall be of such force and effect, that Iohn now Earl of Kent,* 1.1098 nor his Heirs, shall not challenge, nor have against the said Richard E. of Arundel in any Court of England,* 1.1099 or in Wales, by Writ, or otherwise by any petition in Parlia∣ment, any of the possessions of the said Iohn or Edmond his Father, or Edmond his eldest Brother ever had to the said Castle of Arundel,* 1.1100 or of any part, &c. So as the said Richard by this restitution shall have the like estate as he should have had by discent of inheritance as well to all other hereditaments whereof the said Edmond Earl of Arundel his Father died seised in England, or in Wales, as of the said Castle.

[unspec 10] The King caused to be brought before him in full Parliament the Re∣crod of Judgment had against Sir Will. Thorp by his late Chief Justice,* 1.1101 & caused the same openly to be read before the Nobles of the Parliament, to hear every of their advises: all whom affirmed the Judgment to be right∣ly given, considering that he had against his Oath received Bribes,* 1.1102 and therefore it was agreed by the whole Parliament, that if the like case should hereafter happen, the King might take to him such Nobles as he should best think,* 1.1103 and therein do according to his pleasure.

Petitions of the Commons with their Answer.

[unspec 11] It is Enacted, that the great Charter,* 1.1104 and other Statutes be obser∣ved, and the King in consideration of the great dearth of Corn, releaseth the half of his provision appointed to be taken up by the Purveyors.

That remedy may be had against Labourers.* 1.1105

[unspec 12] The answer doth appear hereafter in a Statute made heretofore.* 1.1106

[unspec 13] That remedy may be had against the Popes reservations,* 1.1107 by which Broakage and means the Pope receiveth the first fruits of all Ecclesi∣astical dignities, a more destruction to the Realm, then all the wars.

* 1.1108The Answer doth appear in a Statute hereafter made therefore.

[unspec 14] That the like remedy may be had against such as in the Court of Rome pursue to undo any Judgment given in the Kings Court,* 1.1109 as if he enfor∣ced to undo the Laws of the Realm.* 1.1110

There is a sufficient remedy provided by Law.

* 1.1111That the Statute made for the peace may be kept.* 1.1112

[unspec 15] It pleaseth the King.

[unspec 16] That no man be put to answer of his Free-hold,* 1.1113 or of any thing that toucheth life,* 1.1114 member, or fine by opposite before the Councel, but by due process of Law.

Touching Free-hold the King agreeth, and of the rest will be advised.

[unspec 17] That no Merchant other then for your Merchants for their great ne∣cessity do carry over the good money.* 1.1115 * 1.1116

The King will be advised.

[unspec 18] That the fines of Laborers may be paid to the chief taxes of this Fif∣teen in aid of the poor.* 1.1117 * 1.1118

The surplusage thereof shall be imployed, as hereafter may appear.

[unspec 19] That the Steward,* 1.1119 and Marshal and their Deputies do make no other Process then was used in the time of King Edward the Second,* 1.1120 and limi∣ted by the Statute therefore provided.

The King would the Statute to be kept,* 1.1121 and the Complaint to be heard.

[unspec 20] That no Purveyance be made for Hay or Oats for Horses. * 1.1122

The Statute shall be observed.* 1.1123

[unspec 21] That the payment of Merchants for wafting over their goods may cease.* 1.1124

The King will be advised.* 1.1125

[unspec 22] Such payments in short time grew to be a custom called Tonnage and Poundage. * 1.1126

That the Subsidy of Wool,* 1.1127 viz. of every Sack may cease.

The same was granted to the King for a time yet enduring.* 1.1128

[unspec 23] That Sheriffs,* 1.1129 Escheators, and Coroners may have sufficient in their Counties.

The Statutes made shall be kept.

That remedy may be had against Sheriffs,* 1.1130 * 1.1131 not paying the Kings duties.

[unspec 24] The Treasurer upon complaint shall pay the same.

That every Judgment in the Common Pleas may pass under the Seal of the Chief Justice as in cases of Eyer,* 1.1132 * 1.1133 so as the charges of the Great Seal may cease.

The motion seemeth unreasonable.

That no pardon be granted to any Murtherer,* 1.1134 * 1.1135 or Felon, but where the King may save his oath.

[unspec 26] The King granteth thereunto.

That the Statute of Edw. 3. tit, 20. may be observed.

The Answer is in an Act made hereafter therefore.Answ.

[unspec 27] It is enacted that the Statute of Westminster made against the de∣struction of Salmons may be kept,* 1.1136 * 1.1137 and that all Mills set on Rivers be [unspec 28] thrown down.

[unspec 29] That the Fines of the Chancery Writs may be abated. * 1.1138

[unspec 30] That the King would the Chancellor should consider the state of the person. * 1.1139

That no Purveyor of Timber do take away trees about any mans house,* 1.1140 and that exceptions thereof be in all their Commissions.

[unspec 31] The King granteth thereunto.

That no Writ de Excommunicato capiendo before a Scire facias be directed to cause the party to answer.* 1.1141

[unspec 32] The same cannot be granted.

That the partie may answer to the cause after Letters of Excommu∣nication.* 1.1142

[unspec 33] Answer as next before.* 1.1143

That the Merchants may be paid their Loans in every Sack of Wooll.* 1.1144

[unspec 34] Walter of Chirton the Kings Farmer of his Customs hath not yet ac∣compted. * 1.1145

[unspec 35] It is Enacted that the Justices of Oyer and Terminer shall cease,* 1.1146 and take the Fines of the parties in their presence, and by their own accord.

No pardon shall be granted to bringers in of false money.* 1.1147

[unspec 36] That remedy may be had against the oppressors of Ordinaries,* 1.1148 and ••heir Officers.

* 1.1149The Laws of the Land and of the Church shall be observed.

[unspec 37] * 1.1150A complaint for taking of forty six shillings eight pence Custom for every three hundred Wooll Fells where the old Custom was three shillings four pence for every hundred.

* 1.1151The old Custom recieved ought not to be withdrawn.

[unspec 38] That a Standard of all manner of measures may be in every Country.* 1.1152

If there be not, there shall be.

* 1.1153That no Statute be altered for any private cause.* 1.1154

[unspec 39] Let a more explanation be made against the next Parliament.

A motion touching the Alnage,* 1.1155 and measure of Cloth, answered by a special Statute made thereof in this year.* 1.1156

[unspec 40] [unspec 41] The Print touching those that were born in the parts beyond the Seas, cap. 1. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 42] * 1.1157 The Print touching the measure and content of Woollen Clothes Cap. 1. agreeth with the Record.* 1.1158

[unspec 43] The print touching Merchandizes to be sold by Merchants strangers,* 1.1159 Cap. 2. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 44] The print against Forestalling,* 1.1160 Cap. 3. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 45] The print for pulling down of Mills set upon Rivers,* 1.1161 Cap. 4. agreeth with the Record,

* 1.1162It is to be noted, that the next four Statutes above in the print were noted to be made at the Utaves of St. Hillary in the 25. where the same was nothing so, as may appear.

[unspec 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57.] * 1.1163Along Statute, called the Statute of Provisions, being an Act against the Popes tyrannous oppressions, and detestable enormities, agreeth with the print, Cap, 1, & 2.

* 1.1164The print touching Labourers, Cap. 8. agreeth with the Record.

On the Backside of the Roll.

[unspec 58] In it is contained the Proclamation,* 1.1165 forbidding the wearing of Ar∣mour, and Plays or Games, in or about Westminster according to the 20. Edw. 3. tit. 1.

[unspec 59] The Writ of Proclamation for the true making of Woollen Cloathes.* 1.1166

Anno Vicesimo quinto Edwardi Tertii. Rex &c. Edwardo Principi Walliae Duci Cornubiae,* 1.1167 & Com. Cestriae, apud Westmonasterium, die Veneris in Fest. Sancti Hillarii. Teste Rege apud Westm 19. die Novembris.

• HEnrico Duci Lanc.
• Johanni Com. Kanc.
• Willielmo de Bohun Com. Hereff. & Essex.
• Hugoni de Courtney Com. Devon.
• Willielmo de Clinton Com. Hun∣tington.
• Ricardo Com. Arundel.
• Thomae de Bello Campo Com. Warwick.
• Johanni de Vere Com. Oxoniae
• Gilberto de Humfravil Com. A∣negos
• Roberto de Ufford Com. Suff.
• Willielmo de Monteacuto Com. Sarum.
• Johanni de Mowbray
• Henrico de Piercie.
• Willielmo de Roos de Hamalake.
• Rado de Nevill.
• Ricardo Talbot.
• Roberto Morley.
• Waltero de Manney.
• Johanni de Segrave.
• Willielmo de Huntingfield
• Thomae de Berkley
• Thomae de Lucie.
• Petro de Malo lacu le Quint
• Reginaldo de Cobham.
• Henrico Fitzhugh.
• Reginaldo de Grey Seniori.
• Rogero de Grey.
• Johanni de Willoughbie.
• Rogero de Candos.
• Johanni de Charleton.
• Williel. la Zouch de Harringworth••
• Johanni Bardoff Juniori.
• Johanni Bardolf.
• Willielmo Deynecourt.
• Nich. de Cantilupo.
• Johanni Talbott.
• Johanni Fitzwalter.
• Waltero de Falconbridge.
• Willielmo Baroni de Greystock.
• Willielmo de Dacre.
• Thomae de Musgrave.
• Thomae de Furnivall.
• Thomae de Bradeston.
• Roberto Fitzpayne.
• Johanni de Grey de Rotherfeild.
• Johanni de Grey de Codnore.
• Johanni Darcy de Gnayth.
• Johanni de Insula de Rubeo monte.
• Ric. de Mortuo mari de Wigmore.
• Roberto de Colvill.
• Barthol. de Burgherst Seniori.
• Guidoni de Bryan.
• Richardo de Sancto Mauro.
• Jacobo de Andelia.
• Nicho. Burnell.
• Edwardo de Monteacuto.
• Thomae Ughtred.
• Roberto de Scales.
• Henrico de Scroop.
• Johanni de Cobham.
• Michaeli de Poyntz.
• Johan. de Bello Campo. de Somers.
• Johanni Matravers.

Consimiles Litterae dirigantur Bartholomeo de Burgherst Con∣stabulario Castri Dover, & custodi quinque Portuum & ad mittend. Baron. pro Portubus dicto Parliamento.

Anno Vicesimo quinto Edwardi Tertii. The Parliament holden at Westminster the Friday the Feast of Saint Hillary in the 25. year of Edward the Third.

* 1.1168THis Parliament should seem to be before the last, considering that King Edward the third begun to Raign the second day of Ianuary, and the Feast of Saint Hillary was next, and before the Utaves of the purification of our Ladie, at which time the Parliament next before was holden, which cannot be but the last Parliament was truly placed, and this as much displaced.

That the last Parliament was truly placed, it appeared by the same Parliament, tit. 4. and the note following. Besides all this, the title following requireth that the fines of the Statutes of Laborers made at the last Parliament, &c. which Statute was made in very deed at the last Parliament, and not in this. Further to sundry persons, viz. tit. 21, 30, 43, 44, and 46. answer was made there were answers in the last Parliament, and so there were.

Now to the Parliament, it seemeth that this Parliament could not be holden at this time, and that for two causes. First, for that Hillary was before the Purification, and so this Parliament could not be holden.

Another is in the 54, 55, and 56. following, the pardon of Sir Iohn Montravers is confirmed, which shewed in full Parliament beareth dare the 8 of February, ••6 Edward the Third, so it seemeth this Par∣liament was holden rather in 27 E. 3.

[unspec 1] * 1.1169On Friday the King being accompanied with sundry Lords assembled in the Chamber de ••int, where Sir William Shareshall, the Kings Chief Justice made Declaration, that the King adjourned the Parliament till the Monday ensuing, for that sundry of the Lords were not come.

[unspec 2] Receivers of Petitions for England, Ireland, Wales, Gascoyne, Scotland, and other forain Isles, and places.

[unspec 3] Tryers appointed for the Petitions aforesaid••

[unspec 4] * 1.1170Sir Iohn of Codington Clerk of the Parliament is commanded to cause Proclamation to be made against wearing of Armor, and unlawful Games in the last Parliament, tit. 58.

[unspec 5] On Wednesday the fift day of the Parliament, Sir William Shareshall Chief Justice,* 1.1171 in the presence of the Kings, Lords and Commons de∣clared the cause of the Parliament, viz.

[unspec 7] First, For the observation of the peace;* 1.1172 another for the Kings title to France, by the death of Charls the Kings Uncle, after whose death Philip de Valois, Son of the Uncle of the said Charls had usurped the same Kingdom; how the King for recovery of the same had by the as∣sent of the Parliament reared War,* 1.1173 and taken sundry Truces with Philip,* 1.1174 all which were broken; and how Iohn the Son of the said

Philip had broken the Truce in Britane and Gascoyne,* 1.1175 of all which mat∣ter the King willeth the whole State to deliberate, and to give answer.

[unspec 8] Whereupon the said Sir William willed the Commons for shortning of time,* 1.1176 to commit the same to some certain number of themselves for speedy conferences, and growing to an end with the Lords.

[unspec 9] On Friday after, Sir Bartholmew Burgherst the Kings Chamberlain, in the presence of the King, Lords, and Commons declareth the un∣truth of the French by particular breaking of the Truce;* 1.1177 after which the same Sir William willeth the Commons to bring in their Peti∣tions.* 1.1178

Petitions of the Commons with their Answer.

[unspec 10] The Print touching the levying of Fifteens then granted,* 1.1179 cap. 1. a∣greeth with the Record.

[unspec 12] That the Nobles of every County with certain Associates may de∣termine all matters of the peace.* 1.1180

[unspec 13] The King will appoint new Commissioners as need shall be. * 1.1181

[unspec 14] The print touching Purveyors,* 1.1182 Cap. 1. by implication agreeth with the Record, and not otherwise.

[unspec 15] That no Sheriff be made unless he have sufficient to answer in his County.* 1.1183

[unspec 16] The Statute made shall be observed. * 1.1184

[unspec 17] That payment may be made of the Loans,* 1.1185 and none hereafter made.

The King granteth.* 1.1186

[unspec 18] The print that no Indictor be put upon the Inquest of the Theeves a∣greeth with the Record.* 1.1187

[unspec 19] The print that none be taken upon suggestion by Indictment,* 1.1188 nor presentment, cap. 4. agreeth with the Record:

[unspec 20] The print for actions given for the Executors of Executors,* 1.1189 cap. 5. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 21] The print that the takers or Timber,* 1.1190 according to the last Parlia∣ment, tit. 30. to fell no mans trees growing about his house, cap. 6. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 22] The print that Forestallers shall not take up any victuals,* 1.1191 cap. 7. a∣greeth with the Record.

[unspec 23] The print that no man do find any man at Arms other then such as hold by that service,* 1.1192 cap. 8. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 24] The print forbidding Auncel weights, cap. 9. agreeth with the Re∣cord.

[unspec 25] That the King will provide sufficient safeguard for the North Marches, * 1.1193 if he shall depart the Realm.

The King so meaneth.* 1.1194

[unspec 26] The print touching Measures,* 1.1195 cap. 10. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 27] That none of the Commons House,* 1.1196 be any Collector of the aide granted.

* 1.1197The demand is not reasonable.

[unspec 28] The Print for levying reasonable aid,* 1.1198 cap. 11. by implication, agreeth with the Record, and not otherwise.

[unspec 29] That the Subjects may be paid for the victuals taken up.* 1.1199

The same shall be with opportunity.

[unspec 30] * 1.1200 It is Enacted, that the Act made in the last Parliament, cap. 45. shall take effect as well on the river of Thames,* 1.1201 or elsewhere.

[unspec 31] * 1.1202The print touching the banquerouting of Lumbards, and other Merch∣ant strangers, cap. 13. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 32] The print for the not embasing of money,* 1.1203 cap. 13. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 33] The print touching proces upon men indicted for Felony,* 1.1204 cap. 13. a∣greeth with the Record.

[unspec 34] * 1.1205That none of the Kings servants do implead any man in the Marshalsey.

* 1.1206The King will not the same request.

[unspec 35] * 1.1207That no Heir do answer to the King other then a common person, viz. he having Assets, or value to descend in Fee.

* 1.1208The King thinketh the same nothing reasonable••

[unspec 36] * 1.1209That no Merchant be impeached of over-plus of weight after that the Kings Officer sworn have weighed the same.

* 1.1210The Treasurer and Barons of the Exchequer shall weigh every mans complaint.

[unspec 37] * 1.1211That the Clergy do demand no tithe of great wood.

* 1.1212The King will be advised.

[unspec 38] The print touching the exchanging of gold and silver,* 1.1213 cap. 12. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 39] That Sheriffs may be allowed on their Accompts of Fee farms,* 1.1214 which hold by liberty granted.

* 1.1215The Treasurer and Barons shall allow what reason is.

[unspec 40] * 1.1216That no Fine be paid for Writs out of the Chancery.

The Chancellor shall therein respect the state of the person.

[unspec 41] * 1.1217 The print for taking of sheep,* 1.1218 cap. 15. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 42] The print for non-tenure of Parcel not to abate the whole Writ,* 1.1219 cap. 16. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 43] That the Statute of Provisors made in the last Parliament may be ex∣ecuted.* 1.1220

* 1.1221The King will have the same newly read and amended where need shall be, and do thereafter.

[unspec 44] * 1.1222It is Enacted that the Alnager shall not intermeddle with whole woollen Cloaths, according to the Statute of the last Parliament.

[unspec 45] * 1.1223The print that process of Outlary shall lie in debt, detinue and reple•• agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 46] * 1.1224The like motion as in the last Parliament tit. 33. the answer was the same, and was then reasonably answered.

[unspec 47] * 1.1225That the Sheriffs of Buckingham and Bedford may be discharged of all Fines of such Fee-farms as they cannot levy.

* 1.1226The Treasurer and Barons shall consider of the same.

[unspec 48] * 1.1227The print touching exception of Villenage, cap. 18. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 49] The Print touching Protections,* 1.1228 cap. 18. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 50] The Print that Plate should be received into the Mint by weight, * 1.1229 cap. 20. agreeth with the Record.

That all men do contribute to the Desmes,* 1.1230 and Fifteens, notwith∣standing any Charter to the contrary, also that all Lords as well as the mean do the same.

All men shall enjoy their Charters.* 1.1231

[unspec 52] The Print for taking Wines for the King,* 1.1232 cap. 12. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 53] The print against Provisors from the Court of Rome,* 1.1233 cap. 22. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 54] Sir Iohn Montrevers Knight,* 1.1234 by his Petition requireth the confirma∣tion of the Kings pardon to him granted.

[unspec 55] The pardon, and sundry considerations of the same, and namely, for that he was ready to stand to his purgation,* 1.1235 and for his faithful service done in Flanders.

[unspec 56] The confirmation of the same by the whole Estates. * 1.1236

Petitions of the Clergy with their Answers.

[unspec 57] The print called the Statute of the Clergy,* 1.1237 containing in the whole nine Chapters, agrees with the Record.

[unspec 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69.] Among other things the Clergy in the 60 tit. and under the fourth Chapter in print make complaint, for that one Haukenstine Henby a Knight, being a Clerk, had Judgment given against him at Lincoln to be hanged, drawn and quartered, for that he had taken and kept in prison one of the Kings Subjects untill he had made fine of ••0 l.* 1.1238

For a Judgment given against a Priest at Nottingham,* 1.1239 for killing of his Master Sir Thomas of Cibethorp, a Clerk of the Chancery, a Justice of the King; And further for hanging certain Monks at Combe.

[unspec 62] The Statute called Circumspecte agatis be kept in all points. * 1.1240

The Ordinance shall be seen,* 1.1241 and in what points the same is not kept, reason shall be shewd.

[unspec 63] That the Ordinary may well refuse to admit the Kings presentment upon any Judgment for the King wher he hath before an inhibition from the Arch Bishop of Canterbury,* 1.1242 until the same be undone by a dismission.

In such cases a Writ in the nature of a Dismission shall be sent out of the Chancery to the Archbishop.

[unspec 65] That remedy may be pursued against Purveyors taking up fees of the Church in Court Christian.* 1.1243 * 1.1244

The King hath granted, that who will sue therefore may have a Writ in the Chancery.* 1.1245

The Roll of Ordinances, taken at Westminster in the Great Councel [unspec 1] there summoned the Monday next after the Feast of Saint Matthew the Apostle in the 27. of Edward the Third.* 1.1246

[unspec 2, 3, 4, 5.] THe same Monday a Proclamation was made in Westminster-hall, * 1.1247 that all Estates warned thereto might take their ease from Wed∣nesday until Friday then ensuing.

[unspec 6] On which Friday Sir William Shareshal, the Kings Chief Justice shewed that the Assembly was called,* 1.1248 for that the Staple should be re∣moved from beyond the Seas,* 1.1249 and appointed in the Realm.

[unspec 7] The print called the Statute of the Staple,* 1.1250 containing in the whole 28. Chapters, agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 8] The seventh day of October, Sir Bartholmew Burgherst the Kings Chamberla••n,* 1.1251 in the presence of the King, Lords, and Commons, shew∣eth how the King had attempted, and pursued War against the French, without charging of the Commons. And to end the same, he had made great means to the Pope, the which, for that the same could not be end∣ed, he requireth the Commons to grant him the Subsidy of Wooll,* 1.1252 who thereupon by whole assent granted the same to him for three years.

[unspec 9] Petitions of the Commons with their Answer.

[unspec 10] * 1.1253The print against Provisors that sue to the Court of Rome, cap. 1. a∣greeth with the Record.

[unspec 11] * 1.1254That the King will revoke the Office of the Alnage, and take three pence of every cloth.

* 1.1255Let the Commons talk with the Chancellor and Treasurer, to the end good recompence may be made for the said Alnage.

[unspec 12] * 1.1256That the Subsides and other aids granted may be imploied onely in the Wars.

* 1.1257It pleaseth the King.

[unspec 13] * 1.1258The print that Justices of peace should enquire of Victuallers, cap. 3. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 14] That the coyn may be reduced into old sterling.* 1.1259

* 1.1260It was answered in the last Parliament.

[unspec 15] That the Staple may be appointed at Worcester,* 1.1261 Nottingham, Hull, St. Buttolphs, Stamford, Lyn, Ipswich, and Canterbury.

* 1.1262At Canterbury, only one to be in the honor of St. Thomas.

* 1.1263Note the Statute of Wines, in the print Book cap. 5, 6, 7, & 8. are not in the Roll, neither in the printed Calender for the lines of holding the Parliament.

[unspec 16] * 1.1264That the Lords and Commons may by Easter following, appoint out three sort of Woolls which then shall begin.

* 1.1265The King will be advised.

[unspec 17] * 1.1266That the outragious Fines taken by Sir Iohn Molins, and such other Commissioners, may be remedied.

* 1.1267Upon complaint redress shall be had.

[unspec 18] * 1.1268The print that all suggestions shall be put into Pardons, cap. 2. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 19] * 1.1269It is enacted, that all the Articles of the Staple shall be proclaimed throughout the Realm, and confirmed at the next Parliament.

Anno Vicesimo septimo Edwardi Tertii. Rex Edwardo Principi Walliae,* 1.1270 &c. apud West∣monasterium die Lunae post Festum Sancti Mat∣thaei, &c. Colloquium habere, &c. Teste Rege apud Westmonast. 15 die July, An. 27. E. 3.

• HEnrico Duci Lancastriae.
• Willielmo de Bohun, Comiti Northampton.
• Humfrido de Bohun Com. Hereff. & Essex.
• Hugoni de Courtney, Com. Devon
• Willielmo de Clinton Com. Hun∣tington.
• Ricardo Com. Arundel.
• Thomae de Bello campo, Com. Warr.
• Johanni de Vere Com. Oxoniae.
• Gilberto de Humfravil Com. de Anegos.
• Roberto de Ufford Com. Suff.
• Willielmo de Monteacuto Com. Sarum.
• Rado. Com. Stafford.
• Johanni de Mowbray.
• Henrico de Piercie.
• Rado de Nevil.
• Ricardo de Talbot.
• Roberto de Morley.
• Waltero de Mamcy.
• Willielmo de Huntingfield.
• Thomae de Berkeley.
• Thomae de Lucie.
• Petro de Malo lacu le Quint.
• Reginaldo de Cobham.
• Reginaldo de Grey.
• Johanni de Willoughby de Eresbie.
• Rogero de Chandos.
• Johanni de Charlton.
• Willielmo la Zouch de Harring∣worth.
• Johanni Bardolfe.
• Willielmo Deynecourt.
• Johanni Tibetott.
• Johanni Fitzwater,
• Waltero Fawconbridge.
• Willielmo Baroni de Graystock.
• Willielmo de Dacre.
• Thomae Musgrave.
• Thomae de Bradeston.
• Johanni de Grey de Rotherfield.
• Johanni Grey de Codonere.
• Johanni Darcy de Knayth.
• Rogero de Mare mortuo de Wig∣more.
• Roberto de Colvel.
• Barthol. de Burghurst seniori.
• Guidoni de Brian.
• Nicolao de Sancto Mauro.
• Galfrido de Say.
• Michaeli de Pointz.
• Johanni de Bello Campo Com. Somerset.
• Jacobo de Audley.
• Edwardo de Monteacuto.
• Thomae de Brewes.
• Thomae de Holland:
• Thomae de Ughtred.
• Henrico de Scroop.
• Johanni de Cobham.

Anno Vicesimo octavo Edwardi Tertii. Rex &c. Edwardo Principi Walliae Duci Cornubiae, & Com. Cestriae, &c: apud Westmonasterium, die Lunae post Festum Sancti Martini, &c. Teste Rege apud Westm. 15. die Martii.

Consimiles Literae Subscript.

• HEnrico Duci Lanc.
• Humfrido de Bohun Com. Hereff. & Essex.
• Willielmo de Bohun Com. North∣ampton.
• Roberto de Ufford Com. Suff.
• Thomae de Bello Campo Com. Warwick.
• Willielmo de Monteacuto Com. Sarum.
• Ricardo Com. Arundel.
• Rado Com. Stafford.
• Humfrey de Courtney Com. De∣von.
• Willielmo de Clinton Com. Hun∣tington.
• Johanni de Vere Com. Oxoniae
• Gilberto de Humfravil Com. de Anegos
• Johanni de Mowbray
• Henrico de Piercie.
• Thomae de Holland.
• Rado de Nevill.
• Rogero de Mortuo mari.
• Waltero de Manney.
• Barthol. de Burgherst Seniori.
• Willielmo de Ferraris.
• Johanni de Insula de Rubeo Monte
• Ricardo Talbot.
• Johanni de Grey de Codenore.
• Roberto de Morley.
• Willielmo de Huntingfield
• Thomae de Berkley
• Thomae de Lucie.
• Petro de Malo lacu.
• Reginaldo de Cobham.
• Reginaldo de Grey Seniori.
• Johanni de Willoughbie de Eresby.
• Rogero de Candos.
• Johanni de Charleton.
• Williel. la Zouch de Harringworthi
• Johanni Bardolf.
• Willielmo Deynecourt.
• Nich. de Cantilupo.
• Johanni Tibitott.
• Johanni Fitzwalter.
• Waltero de Falconbridge.
• Willielmo Baroni de Graystock.
• Willielmo de Dacre.
• Johanni de Musgrave.
• Johanni de Furnivall.
• Thomae de ••radeston.
• Johanni de Grey de Rotherfeild.
• Johanni Darcy de Knayth.
• Roberto de Colvill.
• Guidoni de ••ryan.
• Richardo de Sancto Mauro.
• Nicho. Burnell.
• Edwardo de Monteacuto.
• Thomae Ughtred.
• Roberto de Scales.
• Henrico de Scroop.
• Johanni de Cobham.
• Michaeli de Poyntz.
• Johanni de Bello Campo. Com. de Somer.
• Johanni de Bello Campo. de War.
• Barthol. de Burgherst, Custodi Quinque Portuum.

Anno Vicesimo octavo Edwardi Tertii. The Parliament holden at Westminster the Monday after Saint Mark the Evangelist in the 28. year of Edward the Third.

[unspec 1] THe Monday after Sir William Shareshal Chief Justice to the King in the Chamber de Pinct made open Proclamation before the King,* 1.1271 Lords and Commons, that the Parliament was called for three causes, First, for the establishing of the Staple within the Realm,* 1.1272 and confirma∣tion of the Ordinances made at the last great Councel.

[unspec 2] The second how they might treat a peace with the French,* 1.1273 for that by War he saw his Subjects greatly wasted.* 1.1274

[unspec 3] The third, for receiving of petitions,* 1.1275 and redress of enormities, all which without Parliament could not be ended.* 1.1276

Receivers of Petitions for England.

[unspec 4] Receivers of Petitions for Gascoyne,* 1.1277 Ireland, Wales, and other forain Isles and places.

[unspec 5] Tryers of petitions for Gascoyn, &c. as above.

[unspec 6] Tryers of petitions for England, as above.

[unspec 7] Roger of Wigmore, Cousin and Heir of Roger of Mortimer late Earl of March, requireth by his petition the attainture of the said Earl, made in the 4 Edw. 3. tit 1. may be examined, and for manifest errors be re∣versed,* 1.1278 whereupon the Record was brought before Edward Prince of Wales, Lords and Commons.* 1.1279

All the Articles,* 1.1280 circumstances and Judgments of the same Earl, had in the 4. E. 3. tit. 1. and which there cannot be read, are contained at large.

[unspec 9] The same Objections laid against the said Earl are to be engraven in the hearts of all Councellors about a Prince. For this Earl being condemned of certain points,* 1.1281 wherefore he deserved commenda∣tions for others altogether untrue surmises, as the half blind may see, and for other some being true, yet of no moment, may teach Councellors to see themselves, and thereby know that their well-doing not being well taken doth purchase death, where the Princes wrath supplieth equity.

The Lords and Judges of the Parliament,* 1.1282 by the authority of the King for the objections laid against the said Earl, adjudged him to be drawn, and hanged, which was there done with post speed.

[unspec 11] This Bill requireth, that the Judgment aforesaid might be revoked,* 1.1283 for errors in all points of the same, viz. for as much as the said Earl was put to death without any accusation, or being brought to Judgment or Answer.

[unspec 12] The same Judgment is revoked, and the same Roger restored to the blood,* 1.1284 and to all the Hereditaments of the said Earl.

The Judgment of the Lords made in 4 E. 3. tit. 1. was so strange as they having Conscientias mille testes, knew themselves so gauled thereby, as in sundry Parliaments after they sought by all means to have an Act, that no Peer should be put to death but by open answer by his Peers in full Parliament,* 1.1285 but long they laboured in vain, but at last they obtained, as before it doth appear.

[unspec 13] * 1.1286Richard Earl of Arundel by petition sheweth, How at the Parlia∣ment holden at Candlemas in the 1 E. 3. nothing was done touching the attainder of Edmond the Earl of Arundel his Father, albeit he was thereupon put to death, he prayeth now that he may be taken as Heir to his Father.

[unspec 14] The Record and Act aforesaid fully agreeth with the recital of the said Earl.

[unspec 15] * 1.1287Upon the view of which Record, the said Richard alleadgeth, that therein is nothing contained wherefore the said Earl should be put to death without Judgment, or due process of Law: after which the whole Estates adjudged the said Earl unjustly put to death, they undo the said process, and restore the said Earl to all benefits of the Law.

[unspec 16] It is enacted by common assent, that all the Ordinances made in the last great Councel assembled at Westminster touching the Staple be con∣firmed to continue for ever.* 1.1288

Petitions of the Commons with their Answers.

[unspec 17] It is enacted, that the Justices of the peace shall be of the best in e∣very County,* 1.1289 that upon the displacing of any of them, others be placed at the nomination of the Knights of the same County; that they sit four times at the least every year; that none be displaced without the Kings special commandment or testimony of their fellows.

[unspec 18] * 1.1290That the surplusage of the Fines of the Statute of Labourers may be entirely distributed amongst the poor of the whole County, and not to poor Towns only.

* 1.1291It shall be parted among the poor Towns only.

[unspec 19] * 1.1292That the Writ of Estreat may lie in every action, where the party shall recover damages of Estreats after the Writ purchased.

* 1.1293The old Law shall be continued.

[unspec 20] * 1.1294The Print touching the shew of Woolls, cap. 14. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 21] * 1.1295That remedy may be had in such cases where the King receiveth the profits of the Wards Lands, as well of Socage, as otherwise, where no part of the same is holden of him.

* 1.1296The Law heretofore used shall continue.

[unspec 22] * 1.1297The print that none be out-lawed without due process of Law, cap. 3. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 23] That it may be ordered, whether the Tenants of such as hold by Ba∣rony and are summoned to the Parliament, shall contribute to the Pay∣ment of Knights Fees coming to the Parliament.* 1.1298

* 1.1299As heretofore, so the same shall be.

[unspec 24] The present pay be made of all Purveyances being under twenty shillings,* 1.1300 and of greater within one quarter of a year, and that Purvey∣ance be made without malice; the print cap. 1, & 12. agreeth with it.

It is good to make payment accordingly to the first point,* 1.1301 and to re∣dress the second.

[unspec 25] That all Sheriffs be charged to make present payment for all purvey∣ances for Callice.* 1.1302

The demand is reasonable.* 1.1303

[unspec 26] The print touching errors,* 1.1304 and misprisions, in the City of London, cap. 10. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 27] That any one of many attainted upon a Writ of Oyer and Terminer, * 1.1305 may bring his attaint, hanging his suit against the other.

The Lords will not alter the order of the Law.

The print touching the confirmation of all Statutes not repealed,* 1.1306 * 1.1307 cap. 1. agreeth with the record.

[unspec 28] That the Lords Marchers of Wales do suffer no distresses to be made on any English man coming into Wales for any other mans debts,* 1.1308 if he be no debtor, trespassor, or Surety.

[unspec 29] As heretofore the Law shall be.* 1.1309

That no Inquest upon Conspiracy,* 1.1310 * 1.1311 Confederacy, Maintenance, or [unspec 30] such like, be returned but by the Sheriff, of the most lawful men, and nighest in that part of the Country where such acts are laid; that all evidences therein be given openly at the Bar,* 1.1312 and that no man speak with the Jury after they depart therefrom. It is enacted.

[unspec 31] The print how the Escheators shall answer the profits of the Lands of the Kings Tenants,* 1.1313 cap. 4. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 32] The print that no iron be carried out of the Realm,* 1.1314 cap. 5. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 33] That the King will appoint a time when the Coyn shall be made finer. * 1.1315

With opportunity the King meaneth the same.* 1.1316

[unspec 34] It is Enacted, that no Purveyor,* 1.1317 being arrested for any misdemeanor, shall have any privy Seal to cause such as arrested him to come before the Councel to answer the King, but have his remedy at the Common Law.

[unspec 35] That the King have the forfeitures of his Widows Dowagers,* 1.1318 but not of such as hold joyntly with their Husbands.

The old Law shall stand.* 1.1319

[unspec 36] That the Writ of Appeal brought hanging another,* 1.1320 may abate the other.

The Common Law therein used shall continue.* 1.1321

[unspec 37] That Weights and Measures may henceforth be made in the Town of London,* 1.1322 so as all Counties do accordingly conform themselves.

[unspec 38] There is an Estander in the Treasury where every man readily may have the same.

[unspec 39] The print for the election of the Coroners,* 1.1323 agreeth with the Record.

That the Writs of the Chancery may be at reasonable prices,* 1.1324 and that the Clerks of the Crown, and others for Commissions,* 1.1325 and such like, do content themselves with the Kings allowance.

* 1.1326As heretofore the same shall be.

[unspec 40] * 1.1327That Fines for Writs may be reasonably made in every of the Kings Courts.

* 1.1328The Chancellor shall do as heretofore.* 1.1329

[unspec 41] The print for the continuance of the Sheriffs,* 1.1330 cap. 7. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 42] The Commons beyond Trent require, that the Justices of the one Bench,* 1.1331 or the other, may yearly come twice amongst them, for tak∣ing cognizance of fines,* 1.1332 and Letters of Attorney of the unable.

The King will be advised.

[unspec 43] * 1.1333 The Print touching Attaint given,* 1.1334 not having respect to the quanti∣ty of damages, cap. 8. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 44] That Laborers may take corn for their wages.* 1.1335

* 1.1336The Statute made shall be observed.

[unspec 45] That the Staple may always continue in England.* 1.1337

The same shall so continue until the next Parliament,* 1.1338 and not to be altered without the assent of the Parliament.* 1.1339

[unspec 46] The Print touching sundry Ordinances of the Staple,* 1.1340 cap. 30. a∣greeth with the Record.

[unspec 47, 48, 49, 50.] The Print touching the Bounds of the Staple, cap. 15. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 51] * 1.1341The Print touching Sheriffs, using to take Inquests for the indicting of any, cap. 9. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 52] * 1.1342That Merchants strangers require that the Ordinances of the Staple may be speedily executed.

* 1.1343The King willeth the same.

[unspec 53, 54, 55,] It is enacted, that that the Statute made that all Merchants coming into this Realm with their Merchandizes,* 1.1344 might sell the same to any per∣son whatsoever, and of the same to make exchange, or to buy Wares, paying the Customs therefore, is confirmed to continue.

[unspec 56] * 1.1345That the Customers do dispatch all such Merchants coming in with their Wares; and that those Merchants for prices of their Wares may be credited upon their Letters and Oathes.

[unspec 57] * 1.1346It is enacted, that some of the Kings Councel may be appointed to be Governor to such Merchant strangers.

* 1.1347The Chancellor or Treasurer shall supply the same, when he may at∣tend; if not, some learned Justices shall be appointed therefore.

[unspec 58] After all this, Sir Bartholmew Burgherst, the Kings Chamberlain declared to the whole House,* 1.1348 that there was a Treaty of Peace between the King and the French, and a good hope of a final concord; where∣fore he demanded of the Commons whether they would agree;* 1.1349 all of them wholly therein submitted themselves to the order of the King,* 1.1350 and of his Nobles: whereupon Sir Mich. of Northumberland, Keeper of the Kings privy Seal commanded sir Iohn of Swinley the Notary Papal, to make thereof publick Instrument.

Anno Vicesimo nono Edwardi Tertii. Rex &c. Edwardo Principi Walliae,* 1.1351 Duci Cornubiae, & Com. Cestriae, filio suo primogenito, &c. apud Westmonasterium, in crastino die Sancti Martini. Teste Rege apud Westmonast. 20 die Septembris.

Consimiles Literae sabscriptae,

• HEnrico Duci Lancastriae,
• Humfrido de Bohun, Com. Hereff. & Essex.
• Willielmo de Bohun, Com Northumberland.
• Ricardo Com. Arundel.
• Rogero de Mortuo ma••i Com. Marchiae.
• Rado Com. Stafford.
• Hugoni de Courtney Com. De∣von.
• Gilberto Humfravil Com. de A∣negos.
• Johanni de Mowbray.
• Henrico de Piercie.
• Rado de Nevill.
• Waltero de Manny.
• Johanni de Grey de Codenore.
• Guidoni de Brian.
• Thomae Ughtred.
• Johanni de Cobham.
• Johanni de Bello campo, Com. Warr.
• Ricardo Talbot.
• Roberto Morley.
• Willielmo de Huntingfield.
• Thomae de Lucie.
• Petro de Malo lacu.
• Reginaldo de Grey seniori.
• Reginaldo de Grey de Ru••hin.
• Johanni de Willoughbie de Ersby.
• Rogero Chandos.
• Johanni de Cherlton.
• Willielmo la Zouch de Harring∣worth.
• Nicholao de Sancto Mauro.
• Roberto de Scales.
• Michaeli de Poynings.
• Rogero de Strange.
• Johanni Bardolfe.
• Willielmo Deynecourt.
• Johanni Tibitot.
• Johanni Fitzwalter.
• Waltero de Fawconbridge.
• Willielmo Baroni de Greystock.
• Willielmo de Dacre.
• Thomae de Musgrave.
• Thomae de Furnival.
• Thomae Bradeston.
• Johanni de Grey de Rotherfield.
• Roberto de Colvill.
• Nicholao Burnell.
• Henrico le Scroope.
• Johanni de Bello Campo de So∣merset.
• Johanni Deyncourt.

Rogero de Mortuo Mari, Com. Marchiae, Custodi Quinque Portuum.

Anno Vicesimo nono Edwardi Tertii, The Parliament holden at Westminster, the day after Saint Martin the Bishop, in Winter, in the 29. Year of Edward the Third.

[unspec 1] * 1.1352THe Parliament for certain causes was adjourned until Monday next after the Feast of Saint Edmond the Martyr then ensuing.

[unspec 2] Receivers of Petitions for England, Ireland, Wales, Gascoin, the Isles, and other Forein places.

[unspec 3] * 1.1353 Tryers of Petitions for England, &c. as above.

[unspec 4] * 1.1354The Monday aforesaid, for that sundry of the Lords were not come, the Parliament was continued until Wednesday ensuing; at which time Sir William Shareshall the Kings Chief Justice,* 1.1355 in the presence of the King, Lords and Commons, declared the Kings pleasure was, that Sir William de Manny should make declaration to the same Assembly, for that he had the most knowledge therein.

[unspec 5] * 1.1356After which Sir William began to declare, how that the King had treated of a Peace with the French; and how for the accomplishment thereof he had sent the Duke of Lancaster and others as Ambassadors to Rome, where by means of the French, things could not take good success.

[unspec 6] * 1.1357How that during the said Dukes abode at Rome, the King of Navar had complained to the same Duke of sundry damages done to him by the French; and by oath affirmed how he would most willingly enter into League with the King;* 1.1358 and for assurance of the same, would with as great a power as he could enforce himself to meet the King at Iersey.

[unspec 7] How the King at the return of the same Duke, and knowledge had, with a great Navy and Army of men hastened himself from the River of Thames towards Iersey, and being put back by contrary winds, with great hazard arrived at Portsmouth, where he abode until he heard news how the same King of Navar had revolted from his purpose,* 1.1359 and was become French.

[unspec 8] * 1.1360Whereupon the King being advertised that the French made himself strong towards Callice with a great Army, and thinking there to have some present Battel offered, addressed himself thither, being accom∣panied with his own Army, and with certain of his Allies whom he found there, viz. Sir Henry of Flanders, and Sir Frank of Vanhall, and many other Germans.

[unspec 9] * 1.1361How the King on all All-Souls day last before marched toward his Enemy, and proffered to him Battel, which his Enemy by all means refused;* 1.1362 whereby the King wasting and spoiling the Country, and seeing his own Army for want to languish, returned to Callice, where he made honorable peace,* 1.1363 and now returned into the Realm to Par∣liament.

[unspec 10] After which discourse, Sir William Shareshall willed the Commons to weigh the great travel of the King for their defence,* 1.1364 and of his readiness to encounter with the Scots,* 1.1365 who had taken the Town of Berwick, as news then came to the King; and to advise how he might atchieve victory of them; of his long deferred Peace with the French, and to the Kings honor, and their ease.

[unspec 11] On Friday after, the Lords and Commons after short conference, * 1.1366 had granted to the King for six years the Subsidy of Wooll; so as during the same time no other Aid or Impositions be laid upon the Commons.

Petitions of the Commons, with their Answers.

[unspec 12] That the Great Charter,* 1.1367 and the Charter of the Forrest, in all points shall be kept.

[unspec 13] The Statute, that the Staples shall always be kept within the Realm, * 1.1368 shall be observed.

[unspec 14] He in the Remainder in tall shall be received to defend his right, * 1.1369 where Tenant for term of life shall go about to lose or sell.

[unspec 15] The Statute made for the yearly removing of Sheriffs,* 1.1370 shall be observed.

[unspec 16] That where the Commons have granted to the King Forty shillings of every Knights fee in aid to make his son Knight,* 1.1371 the Exchequer demandeth the same as well of mesne Lords,* 1.1372 as of the Tenants in de∣mesne, against reason; wherefore they pray remedy.

[unspec 17] The right use of the Exchequer is to be kept.

[unspec 18] The Statute made for the Purveyors shall be kept••* 1.1373

[unspec 19] That no mans lands being bought in H. 3. his time, which was before the Statute of Prerogative, be not seised into the Kings hands by Escheators.* 1.1374

Let this be more particularly declared unto the King.* 1.1375

That the Justices of Peace may determine Weights and Measures.* 1.1376 * 1.1377

[unspec 20] The Statute made shall be observed; such Justices shall make no Deputies; neither shall the Sheriff,* 1.1378 Coroner, or such like be from henceforth a Justice.

It is enacted, That no Sheriff,* 1.1379 Constable of any Castle or Gaol, be any Commissioner where men are to be imprisoned.

[unspec 21] That the points of Confederacie may be declared,* 1.1380 considering that the Judges judge rashly thereof.

[unspec 22] None shall be punished for Confederacie,* 1.1381 but in case where the Statute speaketh expresly, upon the point contained in the same Statute.

That the Justices of Gaol-delivery,* 1.1382 on an Indictment of the Coroner coming before them, may award the Exigent.

[unspec 23] The old Law shall stand. * 1.1383

That such persons of the far North-Countries,* 1.1384 as upon Appeals joyn in an Issue on good or evil, may try the same by Nisi prius,

considering that the Jury will not appear in the Kings Bench.* 1.1385

The Old Law used shall be kept.* 1.1386

[unspec 24] That remedy may be had against such as to defraud their Creditors before judgement, do convey away their lands and goods.* 1.1387

The Statute therefore made shall be observed.

[unspec 25] * 1.1388Such as be indicted before the Justices of the Peace,* 1.1389 shall make At∣torneys have the hearing of their Presentments, and Answer there∣unto.

[unspec 26] The like Act as in the last Parliament, Tit. 30••

[unspec 27] * 1.1390That Writs of Attaints may be had of Verdicts given in the Ex∣chequer,* 1.1391 as of Verdicts given in other Courts.

The old Law shall be observed.* 1.1392

Anno ••ricesimo sexto Edwardi Tertii. The Parliament holden at Westminster in Quindena Sancti Michaelis, Anno 36 Edwardi Tertii.

[unspec 1] * 1.1393AT this day for that sundry of the Lords were not come, in the presence of the King and Lords, the Parliament was adjourned unto another day.

* 1.1394At which day Sir Henry de Green, the Kings chief Justice, in the pre∣sence of the King, Lords, and Commons, declared the causes of the Parliament, (Viz.) for redress of matters touching the Church, for ob∣servation of the Peace, for the affairs of Scotland, and for the enhansing of the prices of Wool.

Receivers of Petitions for England, Ireland, Wales, and Scotland.

[unspec 2] [unspec 3] * 1.1395Receivers of Petitions for Aquitain, and other forreign Countries, and of the Isles.

[unspec 4] Tryers of Petitions for England, &c. as above.

[unspec 5] [unspec 6] Tryers of Petitions for Aquitaine, &c. as above.

* 1.1396The Wednesday after the King made Declaration how his Ambas∣sadors, and David le Bruce of Scotland had treated of peace.* 1.1397 The Lords made answer thereunto, that they durst not advise the King to leave a thing so hurtfull unto the Crown, for any offer of Peace.

[unspec 7] The Lords being required to speak what they thought of the repair of Merchants to Callis,* 1.1398 thought it good to have the same done. But the Commons referred their answer untill conference with the Mer∣chants.

Petitions of the Commons, with their Answers.

[unspec 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16.] The print for the observation of all Statutes not repealed, cap. 1. a∣greeth with the Record.

[unspec 17] The print touching Purveyors,* 1.1399 or Buyers, cap. 2.3, 4, 5, 6. agreeth with the Record; only there is left out of the print, a pain on the Stew∣ard, Treasurer, Comptroller, and other Officers of the Houshold at the Kings will, for not executing of the Statute.

[unspec 18] It is enacted, that the Kings Carriages shall be made in as easie manner as may be,* 1.1400 and that in the Summer, and other times conveni∣ent, as in August.

[unspec 19] That the ingrossing of Wines in London,* 1.1401 and other Port Towns, may be enquired by forreign Inquests.

The Statute made therefore shall be observed.* 1.1402

[unspec 20] That such as are imprisoned without due process of Law may be de∣livered. * 1.1403

The grieved upon Complaint shall be heard.

That Mainprize may be duly made to all persons,* 1.1404 * 1.1405 and Fines to be duely rated according to the trespass.

[unspec 21] The Statute therefore made shall be observed.

That Wools,* 1.1406 * 1.1407 and other Merchandizes, be weighed according to the late Statute.

[unspec 22] The print touching the wages of Priests,* 1.1408 cap. 8. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 23] The print touching the punishment of Offendors of any of the Ar∣ticles aforesaid,* 1.1409 cap. 9. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 24] The print touching the yearly holding of a Parliament,* 1.1410 cap. 10. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 25] The print touching the pardon of the Subsidie of Wool,* 1.1411 cap. 11. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 26] That more plenty of gold and silver may be had. * 1.1412

[unspec 27] The King will do the same by advice.

The pr••nt for the Session of the peace,* 1.1413 * 1.1414 cap. 12. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 28] That the Justices of peace may have reasonable Fees,* 1.1415 and that they may enquire as well within Liberties as without.

[unspec 29] The King will take Order therein.* 1.1416

[unspec 30] That no man be impeached of any debt in the Exchequer,* 1.1417 after pay∣ment made and his Tallie had out.

The Chancellor, Treasurer, and others shall take Order therein.* 1.1418

[unspec 31] That private Petitions now exhibited,* 1.1419 wherein the Lords endorse Coram Rege, may be answered by the King before this Parliament be ended.* 1.1420

[unspec 32] The King granteth thereunto.

[unspec 33] The pardon cap. unico agreeth with the Record. * 1.1421

The print touching Waste done by the Escheators,* 1.1422 agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 34] The print touching Fines of Labourers,* 1.1423 Cap. 14. agreeth with the Record, but not fully; which note.

[unspec 35] * 1.1424The thirteenth day of November, being the last day of the Par∣liament, after the Petitions answered, the Lords and Commons granted to the King for three years the Subsidy of Woolls, Wooll-sells, and Skins.

[unspec 36] * 1.1425After this, the Chancellor declared how that the King intended to advance to honor such of his sons as were of full age: Namely, that his son Lionel then being in Ireland, should have the name of the Duke of Clarence, to him and to his heirs males of his body lawfully begotten; And that his son Iohn should in like manner be Duke of Lancaster,* 1.1426 and that his son Edmond should be Earl of Cambridge in Fee.

[unspec 37] * 1.1427After which, the King in full Parliament did girt his son Iohn with a sword, and set on his head a Cap of fur, and upon the same a Circlet of gold and pearls, and named him Duke of Lancaster, and thereof gave to him a Charter.

[unspec 38] * 1.1428In like manner the King girded his son Edmond with a sword, and named him Earl of Cambridge, and thereof gave to him a Charter.

[unspec 39] The Print touching pleading in the English tongue,* 1.1429 Cap. 15. agreeth with the Record: Only where the Print is, That all such Pleas should be enrolled in Latine, the Record doth nothing warrant the same.

[unspec 40] * 1.1430The Print touching such Actions whereof the Mayor and Con∣stables of the Staple shall have Cognisance, Cap. 7. agreeth with the Record.

Anno Tricesimo septimo Edwardi Tertii. Rex &c. Carissimo filio suo Johanni Duci Lanca∣striae, &c. apud Westmonasterium, in Octabis Sancti Michaelis. Teste Rege apud Westmonast. primo die Junii.

• EDmondo Com. Cantabrigiae.
• Ricardo Com. Arundel.
• Humfrido de Bohun Com. He∣reff. & Essex.
• Willielmo de Monteacuto Com. Sarum.
• Hugoni de Courtney Com. De∣von.
• Roberto de Ufford Com. Suff.
• Rado de Stafford.
• Thomae de Vere Com. Oxoniae
• Gilberto Humfravil Com. de A∣negos.
• Henrico de Piercie.
• Rado de Nevill.
• Johanni de Mowbray de Axholm.
• Henrico de Bello Campo.
• Johanni de Audley de Heligh.
• Johanni de Charleton de Poys.
• Waltero de Manney.
• Mauritio de Berkley.
• Rogero de Clifford.
• Guidoni de Bryan.
• Rado de Basset.
• Johanni Bardolf de Wirmsley.
• Willielmo Deynecourt.
• Johanni Talbott.
• Thomae de Roos.
• Thomae de Furnival.
• Petro de Malo lacu.
• Johanni Grey de Codenore.
• Reginaldo Grey de Ruthine.
• Thomae de Lucie.
• Willielmo de Say.
• Nicho. de Poynings.
• Barthol. de Burgherst.
• Gilberto Talbot.
• Roberto de Colvill.
• Thomae de Ughtred.
• Johanni de Willoughbie.
• Thomae de Musgrave.
• Rogero de la Warr.
• Nicho. Burnell.
• Johanni de Huntingfield.
• Johanni de Kirton.
• Ranulpho de Dacre.
• Johanni de Widhurst.
• Johanni Northwood.
• Roberto de Holland.
• Willielmo la Zouch.
• Rogero de Bello Campo.
• Johanni de Strivelin.
• Johanni de Mohun de Dunster.

Roberto de Herle Custodi Quinque Portuum.

Anno Tricesimo septimo Edwardi Tertii. The Parliament holden at Westminster, the Friday in the Octaves of S. Michael, in the 37. Year of Edward the Third.

[unspec 1] * 1.1431FOr that sundry of both Houses were not the same day come, Sir Henry Green the Kings Chief Justice, in the presence of the King, Lords and Commons, continued the Parliament until Friday en∣suing.

[unspec 2] On Friday, the Bishop of Ely then Chancellor,* 1.1432 in the presence of the Lords and Commons, made declaration of the calling of the same Parliament, viz. For that the King being desirous to know the grief of his Subjects, and namely of Outrages done against the liberties of the Church, and for redressing enormities by exhibiting Petitions.

Receivers of Petitions for England, Ireland, Wales, and Scotland.

[unspec 3] Receivers of Petitions for Aquitain,* 1.1433 and other Forein places, and the Isles.

[unspec 4] [unspec 5] Tryers of Petitions for England, as above.

[unspec 6] Tryers of Petitions for Aquitain, as above.

[unspec 7] * 1.1434On Wednesday after, commandment was given, That no man should transport Woollen clothes, Butter, Cheese, Sheep, Malt, or Beer: But that the Merchants of Almain might carry Worsteds and Streight clothes; And that the Merchants of Gascoin might carry Woollen clothes, to the value of the Wines brought in.

Petitions of the Commons, with their Answers.

[unspec 8]

[unspec 9] * 1.1435They give the King most humble thanks for his great goodness to them shewed, and uttered by his own mouth in the last Par∣liament.

They pray,* 1.1436 That the King will require the Archbishop and all other of the Clergy to pray for his Estate, for the peace and good govern∣ment of the Land, and for the continuance of the Kings good will to∣wards the Commons.

[unspec 10] * 1.1437 The same prayeth the King.

[unspec 11] * 1.1438The Print for the confirmation of all Statutes not repealed, Cap. 1. agreeth with the Record.

* 1.1439That the Ordinance for the Custom of Wools made at the first Par∣liament, may continue.

* 1.1440They cannot be remedied without great deliberation.

[unspec 12] That the Silver-coin may remain within the Realm,* 1.1441 and that Gold be paid to Merchants for Wares.

[unspec 13] * 1.1442 With opportunity the same shall be done.

[unspec 13] That no more then one penny be taken for the exchange of a Noble.* 1.1443

[unspec 14] It cannot conveniently be done. * 1.1444

That the Coyners do coyn the half of Silver into Half-pence and Farthings, for the use of the poor.* 1.1445

The same is so appointed.

That remedy may be had against Merchants,* 1.1446 * 1.1447 Hostlers, Regrators, Forestallers of Wates, Fish, Wine, and Corn.

[unspec 15] The Ordinance for Fish sold at Blackney,* 1.1448 shall be kept: For the execution whereof, William of Wickingham and Iohn de Barry are appointed. And order to be made against Merchants for carrying forth of Corn, Meal, and such other Victuals.

[unspec 16] A Proclamation hath been,* 1.1449 and now newly is made to the con∣trary.

A remedy to be found against Wears,* 1.1450 * 1.1451 and such other Engines on Rivers, to the annoyance of Boats.

[unspec 17] The Statute therefore made shall be kept.

That Nisi prius may be taken in every plea in what Court soever,* 1.1452 * 1.1453 where the King is party; And that if the Kings Attorney do not per∣sue [unspec 18] a Venire facias for the Jury, that then the Justices may grant the same.

Upon complaint shewed, the Chancellor or Keeper of the Privy-seal shall take order.* 1.1454

[unspec 19] That the Commons House may choose Justices of Peace for every County;* 1.1455 and that they be not displaced for any surmises.

That the Commons House name able men, and the King will choose at his pleasure.* 1.1456

[unspec 20] The print touching Writs of Identitate nominis,* 1.1457 Cap. 10. agreeth with the Record, until the Record hath name and addition, which the print wanteth.

[unspec 21] The print touching the price of Poultry,* 1.1458 agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 22] The print touching the Remembrance of the Exchequer,* 1.1459 Cap. 4. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 23] The print touching Grocers,* 1.1460 Cap. 5. agreeth with the Record; only the print wanteth this word, Uti.

[unspec 24] The print touching Artificers,* 1.1461 Cap. 6. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 25, 26, 27, 28. 29, 30, 31, 32.] The print touching the decent apparelling of every estate, Cap. 8. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 14 15. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 33] That such persons as in the time of the great Pestilence did let forth their Manors holden of the King in chief without licence,* 1.1462 to sundry persons for term of life, may accordingly continue the same until the people be more populous.

The King will be advised.* 1.1463

[unspec 34] The print touching Wines,* 1.1464 Cap. 16. agreeth with the Record; only where the print hath Couchers, the Record hath English Courchers; which note.

[unspec 35] That such as bring in any Wines from any of the Kings dominions, * 1.1465 do bring Testimonial under chief Officers hands of the prices of the

same; So as the Justice of the peace at their arrivall may set the assize of the same.* 1.1466

* 1.1467The Statute therefore shall stand.

[unspec 36] * 1.1468The print touching exception of Villenage Cap. 17. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 37] * 1.1469The print touching suggestions Cap. 18. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 38] The Parliament continued on diverse prorogations until the third of November,* 1.1470 at which day the Chancellor in the presence of the King, Lords, and Commons shewed, how the King meant to execute the Sta∣tute of Apparel, and therefore charged every estate to further the same; After which he demanded of the whole estates, whether they would have such things as they agreed on to be by way of Ordinance,* 1.1471 or of Statute? who answered, by way of Ordinance for that they might amend the same at their pleasure, and so the same was: And so the King having given thanks to all the estates for their pains taken, licenced them to depart.

* 1.1472It is to be remembred that of the seven Chapters in print touching silver vessels, and of the nineteenth for finding of Hawks, there is no mention made in the Record.

Anno Tricesimo octavo Edwardi Tertii. Rex &c. Carissimo ••ilio suo Johanni Duci Lancastriae &c. apud Westmonasterium, in Octabis Sancti Hilarii &c. Teste Rege apud Westmonasterium, 4 die Decembris, &c.

• EDmondo Com. Cantabrigiae.
• Ricardo Com. Arundel.
• Humfrido de Bohun, Com. Hereff. & Essex.
• Willielmo de Monte acuto, Com. Sarum.
• Hugo. de Courtney, Com. Devon.
• Roberto de Ufford Com. Suff.
• Rado. Com. Staff.
• Thomae de Vere Com. Oxon.
• Gilberto de Umfravil, Com. de Anegos.
• Henrico de Piercie.
• Rado. de Nevill.
• Johanni de Mowbray de Auxholm.
• Henrico de Bello Campo.
• Jacobo de Audley de Heleigh.
• Johanni de Cherleton de Powys.
• Waltero de Manny.
• Mauritio de Berkley.
• Rogero de Clifford.
• Guidoni de Briae.
• Rado de Basset.
• Edwardo le Dispencer.
• Johanni de Grey de Rotherfield.
• Johanni Tibetot.
• Thomae de Roos.
• Thomae de Furnivall.
• Petro de Malo lacu.
• Johanni de Grey de Codenore.
• Reginaldo Grey de Ruthin.
• Thomae de Lucie.
• Willielmo de Say••
• Michaeli Poynings.
• Barthol. de Burgherst.
• Gilberto Talbot.
• Roberto de Colvill.
• Thomae de Ughtred.
• Johanni de Willoughby.
• Thomae de Musgrave.
• Willielmo de Ufford.
• Nicholao Burnell.
• Johanni de Huntingfield.
• Willielmo de Scales.
• Ranulpho Dacre.
• Johanni de Northwood.
• Roberto de Holland.
• Willielmo la Zouch.
• Rogero de Bello Campo.
• Johanni de Strivelin.
• Johanni de Bohun de Dunster.
• Willielmo de Morley.

Rado. Spigurnell, Custodi Quinq. Portuum.

Anno Tricesimo Octavo Edwardi Tertii. The Parliament holden at Westminster, in the Octaves of S. Hillary, in the xxxviii. year of Ed∣ward the third.

[unspec 1] ON Monday the first day of the Parliament, Proclamation was made in Westminster Hall, that all such as were summoned to the Parliament might for that day depart,* 1.1473 and return the next morning into the Chamber de pinct there to hear the Kings pleasure.

[unspec 2] [unspec 3] At which time Simon Bishop of Ely, Chancellor of England,* 1.1474 de∣clared the cause of the Parliament, taking for his Theam the saying of the Kingly Prophet, Vera justitia, and faithful judgement do adorn the Kings seat; upon which he discourseth of such noble prowesse, as the King by Gods power atchieved in his youth, and maketh rehearsal of the assured good will, and ready helps of the Kings Subjects to have fur∣thered the same, by the which as the King gave unto them hearty thanks,* 1.1475 so did he promise by all means to seek the common peace,* 1.1476 and tranquillity by the observation of all good Laws, and by the a∣mending of such of them as were faulty,* 1.1477 and by making new where need did require.

[unspec 4] [unspec 5] Receivers of Petitions for England,* 1.1478 Ireland, Wales, and Scotland.

[unspec 6] [unspec 7] Receivers of Petitions for Aquitane, and other forreign Countries, and Isles.

Tryers of Petitions for England, as above.

Tryers of Petitions for Aquitane, as above.

[unspec 8] The same day the King declared to the whole estate,* 1.1479 how daily cita∣tions and false suggestions were made to the Pope, for matters deter∣minable in his Court within the Realm,* 1.1480 and for procuring provision for Ecclesiastical dignities, to the great defacing of the ancient Laws, to the spoiling of his Crown, to the daily conveying away of the trea∣sure, to the wasting of Ecclesiastical livings, to the withdrawing of Di∣vine Service, Alms, hospitality, and other acceptable works, and to the daily encrease of all mischiefs; wherefore no person &c. and by his own mouth the King requireth, according to the old Statute hereto∣fore, to provide due remedie.

[unspec 9] On Saturday after, the Bishops, Lords and Commons brought into the Parliament the Act following,* 1.1481 named in the Statute of Confirma∣tion, Ann. 38. as a saving of the liberties of the bodies of Prelates,* 1.1482 and Lords of the Realm.

[unspec 22] The Act of Provisors agreeth with the print in all manner,* 1.1483 cap. 1, 2, 3, 4. only in the Record are more biting words. A Mystery not to be known of all men.

That no victuals,* 1.1484 or corn be carried from the North Marches into Scotland, nor that any protection, or pass-port be granted to any Scot to pass through the Realm.

The King will provide therefore.* 1.1485

[unspec 23] That the Fines of the Chancery may be as they were at the Coro∣nation of the King.* 1.1486

The King would them to be reasonable for the case of the people.* 1.1487

[unspec 24] The print for the Staple to be kept in England,* 1.1488 cap. 7. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 25] That three shillings four pence layed upon every sack of Wool at Callis, and all other unreasonable Impositions may cease.* 1.1489

The King would all unreasonable Impositions to cease.* 1.1490

[unspec 26] The print that the whole ship shall be forfeited for a trifle there∣in not customed,* 1.1491 cap. 8. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 27] The print for bringing in of Wine out of Gascoin,* 1.1492 cap. 10. and 11. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 28] The print for such as shall not prove their suggestions,* 1.1493 cap. 9. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 29] The print touching the corrupt taking of Jurors,* 1.1494 Embracers, and Maintainers, cap. 12. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 30] It is agreed, that one Staple shall be at New Melcomb,* 1.1495 and another at Ipswich, and that all Merchants, and others for their ease may ship Wools at Lewes, where the Customers of Chichester shall take the Custome, and the Customers at Yarmouth do the like for Lynne.

[unspec 31] The seventeenth day of February after that the King in the pre∣sence of the Lords and Commons had given his assent to all the abovesaid Premises,* 1.1496 he gave thanks to the whole Estate, and so li∣censed them to take their ease.

Anno Quadragesimo Edwardi Tertii. The Parliament holden at Westminster, the Monday next after the Invention of the Cross in Anno Quadragesimo Edwardi Tertii.

[unspec 1] * 1.1497THe Bishop of Ely then Chancellor in the Chamber de pinct. in the presence of the Lords and Commons declared the cause of the Parliament in effect following.

[unspec 2] First, How the King had sent the Prince his eldest son to govern the Country of Gascoin,* 1.1498 and how he had sent the Duke of Clarence his son into Ireland to stay the same, and how that his chief care was now in what wise he might best govern the Realm of England.

Receivers of petitions for England, Ireland, Wales, and Scotland.

[unspec 3] [unspec 4] * 1.1499Receivers of petitions for Aquitane, and other forreign places and Isles.

[unspec 5] Tryers of Petitions for England, as above.

[unspec 6] Tryers of petitions for Aquitane, as above.

[unspec 7] * 1.1500The next day after the Chancellor in the presence of the Lords and Commons, declared how the day before they generally understood the cause of the same Assembly, and now they should more especially; Viz. How the King understood that the Pope,* 1.1501 for the hom••ge that King Iohn did to the See of Rome, for the Realm of England and Ireland, and for the tribute by him granted, meant by process to cite the King to Rome, to answer thereto: wherein the King required their advice, what was best for him to doe, if any such thing were attempted.

The Bishops by themselves, required respite of an answer untill the next day,* 1.1502 so did the Lords and Commons, every one of them by them∣selves.

The same next day the whole Estate came together, and by common consent enacted in effect following; Viz. Forasmuch as neither King Iohn, nor any other King, could bring his Realm and Kingdom in such thraldom and subjection,* 1.1503 but by common assent of Parliament, the which was not done: And therefore that which he did was against his Oath at his Coronation,* 1.1504 besides many other causes. If therefore the Pope should attempt any thing against the King by process,* 1.1505 or other matters in deed, that the King with all his Subjects should with all their force and power resist the same.

[unspec 9] At this present day the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge,* 1.1506 and Fryers of the four Orders Mendicants in the said Universities, made long complaint one against the other to the King in Parliament, and in the end submitted themselves to the Kings Order.

[unspec 10] After which the Lords upon full digesting t••e whole mat••er by assent of Parliament,* 1.1507 took order, That as well the Chancellor and Schollers, as the the ••riars of those Orders in the said Universities, should in all Graces and other School-Exercises use each other in friendly wise, without any rumor as before. And that none of those Orders should receive any Scholar into their said Orders, being under the age of eighteen years.

[unspec 11] That the Friars should take no advantage, * 1.1508 nor procure any Bull or any other Process from Rome against the said Universities, or proceed therein.

[unspec 12] That the King have power to redress all Controversies between them from henceforth, and the offenders to be punished at the pleasure of the King and of his Council.* 1.1509

[unspec 13] The Parliament continued until Monday the 11. of May: The Chancellor then declared,* 1.1510 how the King had married the Lady Isabel his daughter to the Lord Cowcy, who had fair living in England and elswhere; and that it were for the honor of the King to create him an Earl, which all the Lords thought good;* 1.1511 but for that the King was not determined of what name, there was no more therein done.

[unspec 14] At this time Sir Thomas Ludlow, Chief Baron of the Exchequer, * 1.1512 shewed to the whole Estate, how William the son and heir of William Stevens, who held diversly of the King in chief, as of the Crown, had by Writ of Aetate probanda sued out Livery out of the Kings hands whereas the said William the son for long time should be within age, as by a long Schedule may appear.

[unspec 15] Whereupon the whole Estate, upon sight of the said William the son, adjudged him to be within age; and therefore took order, that all his hereditaments so sued out of the Kings hands should be eftsoons re∣seised into the Kings hands untill his full age;* 1.1513 and that all Obligations, Charters, Statutes, Recognisances, and all other Writings made by the said William the son should be void. Note, the Judgment is strange.

[unspec 16] This done, the King gave thanks to the whole Estates,* 1.1514 and licensed every one to depart, and so the Parliament ended.

Anno Quadragesimo secundo Edwardi Tertii. Rex primogenito suo Edwardo Principi Aquitaniae & Walliae,* 1.1515 &c. apud Westmonasterium primo die Maii. Teste Rege apud Westmonasterium, 24 die Februarii, &c.

• JOhanni Duci Lancastriae.
• Edmondo Com. Cantabrigiae.
• Ricardo Com. Arundel.
• Willielmo de Monte acuto, Com. Sarum.
• Hugoni Courtney Com. Devon.
• Roberto de Ufford Com. Suff.
• Ricardo Com. Staff.
• Thomae Vere Com. Oxoniae.
• Gilberto de Humfravil Com. de Anegos.
• Davido Strabolgi Com. Athil.
• Thomae de Bello campo, Com. Warr.
• Henrico Piercie.
• Johanni de Nevil de Rabie.
• Johanni Cherlton de Powis.
• Waltero de Manny.
• Willielmo Latimer.
• Rogero de Clifford.
• Guidoni de Brian.
• Rado Basset de Drayton.
• Johanni de Grey de Rotherfield.
• Petro de Malo lacu.
• Johanni Grey de Codonore.
• Reginaldo Grey de Ruthin.
• Willielmo de Say.
• Michaeli de Poynings.
• Barthol. de Bourcheir.
• Gilberto Talbot.
• Johanni de Willoughby.
• Michaeli de la Poole.
• Thomae de Musgrave.
• Johanni de Huntingfield.
• Roberto de Scales.
• Ranulpho de Dacre.
• Johanni de Northwood.
• Roberto de Holland.
• Willielmo la Zouch de Harring¦worth.
• Willielmo de Ferrariis.
• Rogero de Bello Campo.
• Johanni Mohun de Dunstre.
• Williemo de Morley.
• Johanni Buttort.
• Willielmo de Furnival.
• Johanni Cobham de Kent.
• Willielmo Botelers de Wenne.
• Johanni de Clinton.
• Lucy de Poynings.
• Willielmo de Bortreaux.
• Rad. Spinard, Custod. Quing. Port.

Anno Quadragessimo secundo Edwardi Tertii. The Parliament holden at Westminster the Monday the first day of May in the 42 year of the reign of King Edward the Third.

[unspec 1] AT this day, for that sundry of the Lords and Commons were not come,* 1.1516 the Arch-Bishop of Canterbury declared to the Lords, and Commons then assembled in the Chamber de Pinct,* 1.1517 that the Kings pleasure was that the Parliament should be continued until the Thursday ensuing.

[unspec 2] On the said Thursday, the said Arch-Bishop in the presence of the King,* 1.1518 Lords, and Commons declared that the King yeelded to God his most hearty thanks, for giving him Victory over his Enemies, for the quiet government of his Realm, and for the great Loyalty of his Subjects both in Body and Goods,* 1.1519 the which Blessing, and good Estate, as he decreed to continue, and amend; so that he might the better accomplish the same, he had therefore called the Parlia∣ment.* 1.1520

[unspec 3] Receivers of Petitions for England,* 1.1521 Ireland, Wales and Scot∣land.

[unspec 4] Receivers of Petitions for Gascoyn, and other forein places and Isles.

[unspec 5] Tryers of Petitions for England, &c. as above.

[unspec 6] Tryers of Petitions for Gascoyne, &c. as above.

[unspec 7] The next day the same Arch-Bishop declared, that of the long treaty between the Kings Councel,* 1.1522 and David le Bruce of Scotland, this was the last offer of the said David, viz. that he offered peace, so as he might freely enjoy to him in Fee the whole Realm of Scotland, without any subjection, or any other thing, which m••ght be account∣ed a perpetual charge; Of which Peace the Lords and Commons be∣ing willed to give their advice, made several Answers, that they could not assent to any such peace, but to the disherison of the King,* 1.1523 and of his Crown, and to the great danger of themselves, being sworn to the same.* 1.1524

[unspec 8] After that the said Arch-Bishop on the Kings behalf gave to the whole Estates thanks for their Aids and Subsidies granted to the King,* 1.1525 and shewed further the great need of the same.

[unspec 9] Whereupon the Lords and Commons granted to the King for two years the Subsidy of Wooll,* 1.1526 viz. of every sack of Wooll 30 s. 8d. so much of every 2••0 Fells, and of every Last of skins 4 l. over the old Custom 6s. 8d of every sack of Wooll, and so much of twenty dozen of Fells, and 13 s. 4 d. of every last of skins.

Petitions of the Commons with their Answers.

[unspec 10] The print touching the keeping of the great Charter,* 1.1527 cap. 1. agreeth with the Record, onely the print wanteth (and all other Statutes.)

[unspec 11] The print of Pardons agreeth with the Record.* 1.1528

[unspec 12] The print that none be put to answer without due process of Law,* 1.1529 cap. 3. agreeth with the record.

[unspec 13] The print touching Commissions,* 1.1530 cap. 4. agreeth with the Re∣cord.

[unspec 14] The print touching Escheators,* 1.1531 cap. 5. agreeth with the Record in effect, but not in form, quod nota.

[unspec 15] * 1.1532The print touching Labourers, cap. 6. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 16] The print touching Victualls in London,* 1.1533 cap. 7. agreeth with the Record.

* 1.1534Note that the Londoners required that no Forainer should retail any Wine, Merchandize, or Victualls in London, which was not granted.

[unspec 17] * 1.1535The print touching the restraint of English Merchants to fetch Gas∣coyne wine, cap. 8. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 18] The print touching green wax out of the Exchequer,* 1.1536 cap. 9. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 19] The print touching such as be born at Callice,* 1.1537 cap. 10. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 20] * 1.1538The 21. of May, the King gave thanks to the Lords and Commons for their coming, and aide granted, on which day all the Lords, and sundry of the Commons dined with the King: after which dinner, Sir Iohn de Lee,* 1.1539 was brought before the King, Lords and Commons next aforesaid, to answer to certain Objections following, and first to the complaint of William Latimer, as followeth.

[unspec 21] The King had granted the Wardship of Robert Latimer,* 1.1540 * 1.1541 the Son and Heir of Sir Robert Latimer, with certain Mannors during the same minority, to the Bishop of Sarum, whose estate the same William had, and after the King granted the same to Sir Iohn Lee. The same William surmised, that the said Sir Iohn being of power sent for him to London, where he by duress of Imprisonment enforced the said Wil∣liam to surrender his Estate to him.* 1.1542

[unspec 22] And by Recognizance therefore, the same Sir Iohn excuseth him∣self, for that the Grant was made unto him, the which was not allow∣ed, for that the said VVilliam was not put out by due process of Law.* 1.1543

[unspec 23] Another matter was objected against the said Sir Iohn, for that during such time as he was Steward of the Kings House,* 1.1544 he should cause sundry men to be attached, and to come before him, as before the Kings Councel in places where he pleased, where being out of Councel, he caused men to answer as to things before the Coun∣cel.

That he as Steward, having thereby authority onely within the

Verge did notwithstanding cause sundry to be attached out of the Verge,* 1.1545 as Iohn Goddard and others, making them to answer in the Marshals••y,* 1.1546 of things done out of the Verge, and other-some com∣mitted to the Tower of his own Authority, as Iohn Sibill, Edmond Urdsales, and others.

[unspec 24] That he had of his own authority,* 1.1547 against the Justices command∣ment, discharged out of Newgate Hugh Lavenham Purveyor, who had appealed sundry men of Felony.

[unspec 25] That he bargained with Sir Nicholas Lovayn, for the keeping of the Mannor of Rainham in Kent,* 1.1548 the which the same Sir Nicholas claimed to hold during the minority of the Son and Heir of Iohn Saunton, where the said Iohn of Lee knew that the said Mannor was holden of the King in chief, as of the Castle of Dover* 1.1549.

[unspec 26] Of all which points, for that the same Sir Iohn could not purge himself, he was commanded to the Tower of London,* 1.1550 there to re∣main as prisoner until he had made Fines at the Kings will; And com∣mandment given to Sir Allen of Buxhal Constable of the Tower to keep him accordingly.* 1.1551 And so the Lords and Commons de∣parted.

[unspec 27] After that, the said Sir Iohn being brought to Westminster be∣fore the Kings Councel,* 1.1552 and being there demanded of the same Wil∣liam Lattimer, made answer, that as freely as the King had granted to him the Wardship aforesaid,* 1.1553 so freely did he surrender the same into the Kings hands; Whereupon by the same Councel it was order∣ed, that the Wardship aforesaid, should be reseised into the Kings hands, and delivered unto the said William Lattimer according to the Grant made to the said Bishop, and that all Recognizances,* 1.1554 and con∣veyances made by the said William to the said Sir Iohn should be void, saving the Kings right.

Anno Quadragessimo Tertio Edwardi Tertii. The Parliament holden at Westminster, in the Octaves of St. Trinity, in the 43. Year of Edward the Third.

[unspec 1] THe Bishop of Winchester, Chancellor of England,* 1.1555 the same day in the Chamber de Pinct in the presence of the King, Lords and Commons, declared the causes of the Parliament,* 1.1556 in ef∣fect following. viz. How the King in his weighty Affairs had always used their counsel and assent;* 1.1557 And lastly, in taking the last peace with the French on conditions following,* 1.1558 viz. That the French by a day should render to the King certain Countries beyond the Seas. That the same French should by a day pay unto the King certain sums of money, And that he should not resort to Gascoyne,* 1.1559 or to any of the parts there, and that the King in consideration there∣of should for the same time leave the stile of France,* 1.1560 which he had done.

[unspec 2] * 1.1561He further sheweth, How the French had made no delivery of the Countries nor Money. How further they had summoned the Earl of Erminake, and the Lord de la Brett, and others being of the Kings alliance to answer to certain Appeals at Paris. And how the Prince of Gascoyne also, being of the Kings Alliance, was also summoned there to appear. How also the French had sent certain Garrisons of men into Gascoyne, and Ponhoy, where ther had surprised certain of the Kings Castles and Forts. And finally, How the Prince of Gascoyne upon consultation with his Nobles and wise men had willed the King to write and use the stile of France.

[unspec 3] * 1.1562The Chancellor therefore willed the whole Estates upon good ad∣vice to give their councel therein.

[unspec 4] * 1.1563Receivers of Petitions for England, Ireland, Wales, and Scot∣land.

[unspec 5] Receivers of Petitions for Guyenne, and other places, and Isles.

[unspec 6] Tryers of Petitions for England, &c. as above.

[unspec 7] Tryers of Petitions for Guyenne, &c. as above.

[unspec 8] * 1.1564On Wednesday after the Bishops, Lords, and Commons answered the King, that with good conscience he might use the stile and name of France,* 1.1565 and thereto they give their assent.

[unspec 9] * 1.1566Whereupon the King took the same stile and name upon him, and the eleventh day of Iune the Kings Great Seal was safely laid up,* 1.1567 and another Seal engraven with the stile of France, was taken

and used; and sundry Pattents,* 1.1568 Charters, and Writs therewith sealed; And the same day were all other the Kings Seals in like sort changed.

[unspec 10] Upon Declaration of the Kings great necessity, the Lords and Commons granted to the King for three years,* 1.1569 of Denizens for every sack of Wooll Forty three shillings four pence, of every twenty do∣zen of Fells, Forty three shillings four pence, and of every Last of skins Four pounds. Of Aliens for every sack of Wooll, Fifty three shillings four pence; of every twenty dozen of Fells, Fifty three shillings four pence; and of every Last of skins Five pounds six shil∣lings eight pence, over the old Custom.* 1.1570

Petitions of the Commons with their Answers.

[unspec 11] It is agreed, that all the Kings Forts and Fortresses shall be surveyed and edified.* 1.1571

[unspec 12] It is agreed that remedy may be had against religious Aliens for dis∣covering the Councel of the Realm.* 1.1572

[unspec 13] That remedy may be had against the excessive selling of Armors,* 1.1573 and Horse-coursers.

The King will appoint the Officers of every Town to provide therefore.* 1.1574

[unspec 14] It is agreed that no man be punished contrary to the Statute. * 1.1575

[unspec 15] Such Commissions as were to enquire of Scottish Labourers within the Realm were repealed. * 1.1576

[unspec 16] That the time of prescription may be from the Coronation of Ed∣ward the First. * 1.1577

The old Law shall stand.* 1.1578

[unspec 17] That Silva cedua may especially be declared. * 1.1579

The Statute shall be observed.

The print touching the pardon of the Forrest matters,* 1.1580 * 1.1581 cap. 4. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 18] That Sheriffs be no further charged then they shall receive.* 1.1582

[unspec 19] The party grieved upon complaint, shall have remedy.

That the indicted upon any Trespass or Felony,* 1.1583 * 1.1584 may upon issue joyned have a Nisi prius against the King.

[unspec 20] So the same concerneth Treason,* 1.1585 the Chancellor, or keeper of the Privy Seal shall therein do right.

That such as dwell upon the Sea coasts may set up poles,* 1.1586 * 1.1587 or o∣ther instruments, whereby men may know the increase or decrease of the Sea.

[unspec 21] In time of War the same may be to less harm,* 1.1588 and after taken away.* 1.1589

[unspec 22] That the Acquittance of the Co-Executors refusing administration may be void.* 1.1590

[unspec 23] The Law shall be used as heretofore.

* 1.1591The Print, cap. 1. touching the repeal of the Statute made in the last Parliament, tit. 17. doth not agree with the Record.

[unspec 24] [unspec 25] * 1.1592The Print touching the Staple to be in England, cap. 1. far swarveth in form from the Record, quod nota.

[unspec 26] * 1.1593The next day being the tenth of Iune, the King gave thanks to the Lords and Commons for their great travels and aide; And in some sort of recompence promised to all such as should pass with him against the French,* 1.1594 that they should enjoy and bear all such Towns, Castles, and Possessions, Persons, Names, Armes, and Honours, as they should obtain, get or take of the French to them in Fee; ex∣cept to the King all Royalties and the Lands of the Church, and that every person of his own Conquest and prowess should have Charters.* 1.1595

[unspec 27] * 1.1596It is agreed that all Religious Aliens lands should be seised into to the Kings hands, and let to farm to the Soveraigns of the same.

* 1.1597The King also commanded, that all the Bishops should not one∣ly muster their own servants and Tenants, But also all Parsons, Vi∣cars, and other religious persons of the Clergy, so as they should be ready to resist the enemy.

And so the Parliament was dissolved.

Anno Quadragesimo quinto Edwardi Tertii. The Parliament holden at Westminster, the Mon∣day in the first week of Lent, in the 45. Year of King Edward the third.

[unspec 1] THe same day in the Chamber de Pinct,* 1.1598 the Bishop of Win∣chester, then Chancellor,* 1.1599 in the presence of the King, Lords and Commons declared, how the King since the last Parlia∣ment had defraid a great mass of mony,* 1.1600 and had sent over a great Army of men for the Conquest and recovery of his own,* 1.1601 and how the King was lately ascertained of the power which the French had prepared to drive the King from his Hereditaments beyond the Seas,* 1.1602 of their great Navy: And further, how he meant to subject the whole Realm of England,* 1.1603 wherein he willed the whole Estates to give their counsel.

[unspec 2] Receivers of Petitions for England,* 1.1604 Ireland, Wales and Scot∣land.

[unspec 3] Receivers of Petitions for Guien, and other foreign places and Isles.

[unspec 4] Tryers of Petitions for England, &c. as above.

[unspec 5] Tryers of Petitions for Guien &c. as above.

[unspec 6] The Lords and Commons grant unto the King a Subsidy of Fifty thousand pounds,* 1.1605 to be levied of every parish within the Realm, twenty two shillings four pence; so as every parish of greater value, should according to his rate contribute to the parish of less value,* 1.1606 and that by Indenture.

[unspec 7] It is agreed that a Staple shall be kept in Melcombe. * 1.1607

[unspec 8] Sir Robert Thorp the Chancellor declared,* 1.1608 that forasmuch as Easter approached,* 1.1609 their Petitions could not be answered, but after the same Feast the King would appoint certain to answer them.

[unspec 9] After this the King gave thanks to the Lords and Commons for their travel and aid,* 1.1610 and licensed them to depart.

[unspec 10] And after the great Councel summoned and holden at Winchester at the Utaves of Trinity th••n ensuing,* 1.1611 the Chancellor declared to the Lords and Commons there assembled,* 1.1612 how that their Grant of twenty two shillings four pence of every parish,* 1.1613 would not amount to Fifty thousand pounds, for that by the return into the Chancery, there were not so many parishes within the Realm.

[unspec 11] Whereupon the Lords and Commons for the accomplishment of the aforesaid sum granted to the King of every parish Church asses∣sed within the Realm,* 1.1614 Five pounds ten shillings, comprising therein the aforesaid sum of twenty two shillings four pence, excepting the County

of Chester,* 1.1615 and all such lands of the Church as were amortized before the twen••ieth year of Edward the First.

[unspec 12] * 1.1616The form of the Commission for this Subsidy was read before the King, and the Collectors and Commissioners were appointed by the Knights of the Counties.

[unspec 13] After this the Petitions of the Commons not before answered were now read,* 1.1617 and answered before the King, Lords and Commons, which done, the King licensed the Estates to depart, and the Parliament ended.

Petitions of the Commons, with their Answers.

[unspec 14] * 1.1618The print touching the observation of the great Charter, cap. 1. a∣greeth with the Record.

[unspec 15] For that the Realm had been of long time governed by men of the Church in dishereson of the Crown,* 1.1619 the Lords and Commons required that Lay men onely may be principal Officers of the Kings Courts and House there particularly named, and that none of the Clergy be; saving to the King his free election to choose,* 1.1620 and remove such Officers, so as they be Lay.

The King will therein do by the advice of his Councel.* 1.1621

[unspec 16] * 1.1622It is agreed that every Petition now exhibited may be by some of the Lords considered.* 1.1623

That all Lands holden of the King in chief may be letten for life without licence.* 1.1624

[unspec 17] The King will do his pleasure.

[unspec 18] * 1.1625The print for the pulling down of Mills,* 1.1626 cap. 2. agreeth not fully with the Record.

That there be no Fines for any Writs of the Chancery.* 1.1627

[unspec 19] The Chancellor shall consider the state of the person.

[unspec 20] * 1.1628That no purveyance be made for the King,* 1.1629 but for ready money, and that the King be served by common measure.

The Statute made shall be observed.

* 1.1630That no Eyre,* 1.1631 or Treilbaston be holden during the Wars.

[unspec 21] It is enacted.

[unspec 22] It is enacted, that all men may freely buy and sell corn,* 1.1632 and victuals within the Realm.

[unspec 23] The Print for the Wooll sold,* 1.1633 cap. 3. agreeth with the Record in ef∣fect but not in form, (quod nota.)

[unspec 24] That in the extracts of green wax may mention be made at whose suits such amerciaments were lost,* 1.1634 in what Term, in what plea, and be∣tween what parties.

Let the same be provided at the next Parliament.

* 1.1635The like motion and Answer as at the last Parliament, Num. 19.

[unspec 25] [unspec 26] * 1.1636That the birth of any man,* 1.1637 to be tried by men as well of the Coun∣try where the birth is alleadged, as in the same County where the Writ is brought.

* 1.1638The Law used herein shall stand.* 1.1639

[unspec 27] That no Mayor,* 1.1640 Bayliff, or any Sergeants, be Victualler, Hostler or Taverner, during their Offices, on pain of 20. l.

There is in this case a certain Law.

That the Easterlings may find surety to entreat the English Merch∣ants in their Countries,* 1.1641 * 1.1642 in such wife as they are here

[unspec 28] The same so hath and shall be done, as need shall require.

That all Merchants may pass over Wooll ••r••••ly.* 1.1643 * 1.1644

The King will be advised.

[unspec 29] That such Statutes as restrain the English Merchants to fetch wine at Goscoyne,* 1.1645 * 1.1646 may be utterly repealed.

[unspec 30] The Statutes heretofore made shall stand.

That all Corporations may enjoy their Liberties, * 1.1647 any Statute to the contrary notwithstanding.

Such as be grieved upon complaint shall be answered.* 1.1648

[unspec 31] [unspec 32] They affirm the decay of the Navy to arise by three causes,* 1.1649 viz. First, For that sundry mens ships are staid for the King long before they serve,* 1.1650 whereby the owners are driven at their charges to finde their Marriners to their undoing. Secondly, For that Merchants, the nourishers of the Navy, are often restrained their shipping, whereby Mariners are driven to seek other Trades and Livings. Thirdly, for that the Masters of the Kings ships do take up Masters of other ships as good as themselves are, whereby the most of these ships do lye still, and the Marriners are enforced to seek new Livings, whereof they pray remedy.

The King will provide remedy.* 1.1651

[unspec 33] That all such Merchants as plead the Kings pardon for their goods not customed,* 1.1652 may have the same allowed.

The grieved upon complaint shall be heard.

That every man may freely make Fortresses,* 1.1653 * 1.1654 Towns, and Walls karnelled and embattelled.

[unspec 34] The King will be advised.* 1.1655

[unspec 35] That such as sue forth Assizes be not driven to pay for the Justices Patent.* 1.1656

The same shall be as it hath been.* 1.1657

[unspec 36] That the Commissioners for the Kings affairs may be allowed their charges of the profit of their Sessions.* 1.1658

The King will provide therefore.

That in Villenage alledged in the Plaintiff as regardant to the Man∣nor,* 1.1659 * 1.1660 the Visne may be where the Mannor is laid.

[unspec 37] The King will be advised.* 1.1661

[unspec 38] That no man be put from his possession by an Inquest of Office taken before the Escheator or other Justice by Commission,* 1.1662 until the right be tried by Scire facias.* 1.1663

The Statute made therefore shall stand.

That no Sheriff or Escheator do remain above one year,* 1.1664 * 1.1665 and they [unspec 39] may dispend 20 l. within their own County.

The Statute made shall be kept.* 1.1666

[unspec 40] * 1.1667That the Boys or Varlets of France being here, shall be used either as Servants,* 1.1668 or as Bond-men.

[unspec 41] Let them stay untill the next Parliament.

* 1.1669That the Statutes whereby Justices shall not stay to do justice for the Great or Privy Seal, or other commandment, and that no man be put to answer, but by the due order of Law may be kept.

* 1.1670Such as are grieved shall be heard.

[unspec 42] The Print touching Impositions on Woolls,* 1.1671 cap. 4. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 43] That none of the Commons House be appointed for the Sub∣sidy.* 1.1672

The King will be advised.

[unspec 44] * 1.1673 That such as remain upon the Sea-coasts,* 1.1674 by the Kings command∣ment, may have Protections, with the clause Volumus.

The same is to the apparent loss of the Commons.

[unspec 45] * 1.1675That such as counterfeit any mans seal to any Deed remain in per∣petual prison.* 1.1676

The Statutes mad etherefore shall stand.

That all Scottish money be brought into the Kings Exchequer by a day.* 1.1677

* 1.1678The Answer cannot be read.

[unspec 46] [unspec 47] That the Statutes of the Priests by assent of the Clergy may be observed.* 1.1679

The Answer as next above cannot be read.

Anno Quadragesimo septimo Edwardi Tertii. Rex &c. Ricardo Com. Arundel,* 1.1680 &c. apud West∣monasterium, crastino Trinitatis Edmundi Re∣gis proximo futuro, &c. Teste Rege apud Westmonast. 4. Octobris.

• HUgoni de Courtney Com. Devon.
• Edwardo de Mortuo mari Com. Marchiae.
• Charissimo filio nostro Com. Canterbr.
• Willielmo de Monteacuto Com. Sarum.
• Gilberto Humfravil Com. de A∣negos.
• Johanni de Charlton de Powys.
• Willielmo de Latymer.
• Guidoni de Brian.
• Gilberto Talbot.
• Johanni de Clinton.
• Willielmo de Botreaux.
• Johanni de War.
• Hen••ico de Scroope.
• Warrinae de Insula.
• Rogero de Bello Campo.
• Johanni de Monteacuto.
• Rogero de Strange de Black∣mers.
• Nicholao Burnel.
• Johanni Gray de Codenore.
• Reginaldo Grey de Ruthin.
• Johanni Grey de Rotherfield.
• Ricardo de Staffort.
• Johanni de Cobham de Kent.
• Willielmo de Furnival.
• Willielmo de Say.
• Willielmo de Huntingfield.
• Johanni de Northwood.
• Johanni Mohun. de Dunster.
• Willielmo la Zouch de Harring∣worth.
• Rogero Strange de Knokyn.
• Johanni Buttort.
• Lucy de Ponings.
• Jacobo de Audley de Helighe.
• Almarico de Sancto amando.
• Radolph. de Dacre.
• Rogero de Clifford.
• Petro de malo lacu.
• Et Thomae de Musgrave.

Willielmo de Lattymer Custodi Quinque Portuum.

Anno Quadragesimo Septimo Edwardi Tertii. The Parliament holden at Westminster, the next day after St. Edmond the King, in the 47, Year of Edward the Third.

[unspec 1] THe same day Proclamation was made in VVestminster-hall, that all such as were summoned to the Parliament might depart,* 1.1681 and be there the next morning in the Painted Chamber to hear the causes of the Parliament.* 1.1682

[unspec 2] The same next day, Sir Iohn Knyvet, being Chancellor,* 1.1683 before the King, Lords, and Commons declared, how for the peace broken by the French,* 1.1684 the King to resist the same his Adversary, and for the ob∣taining of his right,* 1.1685 had sent over great Armies of men;* 1.1686 and lately his Son the King of Castile and Arragon, and Duke of Lancaster had atchieved many great exploits to the overthrow o•• his Enemies, and nobly acquitted himself. How the King further had set forth a royal Navy of ships; to all which charges, albeit the Subjects to their pains contributed, yet was the same far more infinite charge to the Prince.

[unspec 3] * 1.1687Remembring then that such Nobles and others as hazarded their lives for the whole Realms defence, ought speedily to be refreshed with fresh succours, and aid, and the rather, for that the enemy did never make himself by sea and land.

[unspec 4] Therefore the King willed them throughly to weigh those matters, and for that the season of War began to wear away,* 1.1688 it required more speedy answer; they were willed therefore then to depart, and to be there the next day.

[unspec 5] * 1.1689The next day certain of the Commons came to the Lords House, and required that certain of the Lords there named would vouch∣safe to confer with the Commons;* 1.1690 Whereupon they went presently into the Chamberlains Chamber to treat with the Commons.

[unspec 6] * 1.1691On Thursday in the week of St. Andrew, the Lords and Com∣mons upon consultation in aid of the Wars granted to the King, as is contained written in a Schedule indented without any Seals thereunto annexed, the copy whereof is under-written, the which being given to the King was read before him, and the Commons require Answer to their Petitions,* 1.1692 which was promised.

[unspec 7] * 1.1693After that the Chancellor on the Kings behalf gave unto the whole Estates great thanks, and it was willed that such of the Commons as

would wait on their Petitions might so do,* 1.1694 and that the rest that would might depart; And so the Parliament ended.

[unspec 8] Receivers of Petitions for England,* 1.1695 Ireland, Wales, and Scot∣land.

[unspec 9] Receivers of Petitions for Gascoyne and other Countries beyond the Seas, and of the Isles.

[unspec 10] Tryers of Petitions for England, &c. as above.

[unspec 11] Tryers of Petitions for Gascoyne, &c. as above.

The effect of the Schedule aforesaid, and of the copy of the same.

[unspec 12] The Lords and Commons grant to the King two Fifteens to be paid in two years,* 1.1696 of every twenty shillings of Merchandize coming into the Realm or going out six p••nce, for two years, except of Woolls, Skines, and Wooll-Fells. And also the Subsidy of Woolls for two years, upon condition that if the Wars do cease within two years, then the latter payments of all their Grants to cease. They pray that these Grants may be imploied upon the Wars:* 1.1697 They pray that every Shire may have their Commissions without any thing paying. They further pray, that none of the Commons House be ap∣pointed to be a Collector for any of these Grants.* 1.1698 Vide Subsidy, 46 E. 3. tit. 10.

Petitions of the Commons with their Answers.

[unspec 13] That the Great Charter,* 1.1699 and the Charter of the Forrest be kept.

It pleaseth the King.* 1.1700

[unspec 14] That right to every mans Petition now exhibited may be mini∣stred. * 1.1701

Let that be eschewed which toucheth any private person.

The print touching the Assizes of broad cloathes,* 1.1702 * 1.1703 cap. 1. agreeth [unspec 15] with the Record.

[unspec 16] That the City of London,* 1.1704 and all other Cities, and Towns may en∣joy all their Liberties, any Statute notwithstanding.

Let them particularly shew the breach of any liberty,* 1.1705 and they shall be answered.

[unspec 17] That the Staple may onely be kept at Callice,* 1.1706 and no Patent and Grant to be made to the contrary.

The King will appoint the Staple as by the Councel he shall* 1.1707 think best.

[unspec 18] The print touching Scottish silver coyn,* 1.1708 cap. 2. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 19] That any having a protection for serving in the Wars,* 1.1709 and do

thereof fail by one moneth to the deceit of the Kings people,* 1.1710 such protection to be void.

* 1.1711Let the grieved come into the Chancery,* 1.1712 and he shall have re∣medy.

[unspec 20] Certain Counties there named do pray, that for the ease of their carriage of Wools, that a Staple might be at Lyn.* 1.1713

* 1.1714The King granteth thereunto, so as the Staple at Yarmouth do continue.

[unspec 21] That for Tythe of Wood above twenty years groweth,* 1.1715 may be en∣acted no Tythe to be due, and that in all such cases a prohibition may be granted.

* 1.1716Such prohibitions shall be granted as heretofore hath been used.

[unspec 22] * 1.1717They require remedy against Ordinaries, for that upon this term Fidei lasio, they take upon them cognizance of debt, and to punish La∣bourers for that they make sundry blanks, whereupon men by sudden citing are much hindred.

* 1.1718For the first, the Common Law serveth. To the second, let the special matter be shewed, and it shall be heard.

[unspec 23] * 1.1719That the Statute made whereby buyers for the Kings Houshold should pay readily, shall stand, and that no man be impeached for re∣sisting them therein.

* 1.1720The Statute therefore provided shall be kept, and who will com∣plain shall be heard.

[unspec 24] * 1.1721That all Accomptants in Exchequer shewing cause of discharge, may so be without delay, on pain of imprisonment for the Offi∣cers.

* 1.1722A Statute is made therefore, and the grieved coming thither shall have right.

[unspec 25] That remedy may be had against the Cyrographer for that he will not ingross any Fine within the Term,* 1.1723 until the foot of the fine be fret∣ted, unless he may have three shillings four pence, or ••our shillings more then his due fee of forty shillings.

* 1.1724Let the grieved come to the Common Pleas, and he shall have right.

[unspec 26] That the Statute of Labourers may be executed four times in the year,* 1.1725 and that the Justices may be removed for not doing their duty.

* 1.1726The King granteth thereunto.

[unspec 27] * 1.1727That villenage may onely be tried where it is laid, and no where else.

* 1.1728The King meaneth not to alter the Law therein.

[unspec 28] * 1.1729That Masters of ships may be paid the wages of them, and their Marriners from the day of their being appointed to serve the King.

That taking of Ships shall not be but for necessity, and payment shallbe reasonable,* 1.1730 as heretofore.

[unspec 29] * 1.1731The Masters of ships require allowance for the tackling of their ships worn by the Kings service.

Such allowance hath not been heretofore made.* 1.1732

[unspec 30] They require remedy against the provisions of the Pope,* 1.1733 where∣by he hath the first fruits of Ecclesiastical Dignities,* 1.1734 the treasure of the Realm, which being conveyed away, they cannot bear.

[unspec 31] The King hath honourable Ambassadors at the Court of Rome touching these,* 1.1735 before whose return he cannot well answer.

The Burgesses of Bristoll require,* 1.1736 that the same Town with the Suburbs of the same, may be a County of it self; and that the per∣ambulation of the bounds of the same returned into the Chancery, with all the Liberties and Charters granted unto the same, may be con∣firmed by Parliament.

The King granteth that the Charters,* 1.1737 Liberties, and Perambu∣lation mentioned before, be confirmed under the Great Seal.

[unspec 32] That no French Prior Alien be dwelling within twenty miles of the Sea coast,* 1.1738 for divers reasons there alleadged.

The King by Council will provide therefore.* 1.1739

[unspec 33] That remedy may be had against Sheriffs as will take Bail of such prisoners indicted in the Toorn,* 1.1740 as were before bailed by other Sheriffs.

There is a Statute made therefore,* 1.1741 whereby the grieved may have remedy.

[unspec 34] That remedy may be had that men be not called into the Exche∣quer upon suggestion without process,* 1.1742 contrary to the Statute made in the 42 of this King.

Let any man especially complain,* 1.1743 and he shall find remedy.

Anno Quinquagesimo Edwardi Tertii. The Parliament holden at Westminster, the Mon∣day next after the Feast of St George, in the 50. Year of King Edward the third.

[unspec 1] * 1.1744THe same day most of the Lords and many of the Commons were before the King in his own Chamber; where for that sundry of the Lords and Commons were not come, Proclamation was made in the great Hall at Westminster,* 1.1745 that all such as were sum∣moned to the Parliament should be there the next morning by eight of the clock.

[unspec 2] At which day Sir Iohn K••evit Knight, Chancellor of England,* 1.1746 be∣fore the King, Lords and Commons, declared the causes of the Parlia∣ment to be three. The first, to provide for the Government of the Realm.* 1.1747 The second, for the defence of the same,* 1.1748 as well beyond the Seas as on this side; as well by Sea as by Land. The third, how he might prosecute his quarrel by War against his Enemies,* 1.1749 and maintain∣ing the same: affirming, that as the King had always in all his attempts followed their good counsel, so he meant herein to do no less.

[unspec 3] Wherefore he willed them to go together, the Lords by their selves, and the Commons by their selves,* 1.1750 and speedily to consult and give answer.

Receivers of Petitions for England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland.

[unspec 4] [unspec 5] Receivers of Petitions for Gascoyne,* 1.1751 and other places beyond the Seas, and of the Isles.

[unspec 6] Tryers of Petitions for England, &c. as above.

[unspec 7] Tryers of Petitions for Gascoyne, &c. as above.

[unspec 8] * 1.1752After that, the Commons were willed to depart to their accustomed place being the Chapter house of the Abbot of Westminster, whither they went; Whereupon certain Lords and Nobles were appointed to go and consult with the Commons,* 1.1753 who are there particularly named.

[unspec 9] The Lords and Commons do grant to the King the like Subsidies of Wooll,* 1.1754 Skins, and Wool-Fells, as were granted in the last Par∣liament to endure three years from the Feast of S. Michael next ensuing, 47 E. 3. tit. 7.

[unspec 10] * 1.1755An Order devised by the Commons that the King should have at least ten or twelve Councellors, without whom no weighty matters should pass, and for smaller matters at least six or four of them; where∣unto the King granted, provided that the Chancellor, Treasurer,* 1.1756 and Keeper of the privy Seal,* 1.1757 should by their selves end all matters be∣longing to their Offices, and that these Councellors should take no rewards.

[unspec 11] That no other of the Kings Officers or Ministers do take any re∣ward for any matter touching their offices.* 1.1758

[unspec 12] That report of matters of Council shall be made to the King by some one or two of the Council appointed,* 1.1759 and none others.

[unspec 13] That all Ordinances made by the King and his Council,* 1.1760 shall be by all the Kings Officers executed.

[unspec 14] That the Ordinances forbidding any man within London or elswhere to sell Sweet Wine by retail, are repealed;* 1.1761 and that every Freeman may sell such Wines in London by retail.* 1.1762 So always, that the Lord Mayor have the disposing thereof, the price of the same.

[unspec 15] The Commons afterwards in full Parliament making protestation of their due allegiance to the King,* 1.1763 declared, That if he had faithful Councellors and Officers, he could not but have passed all other Princes in treasure, considering that the Ransoms of the Kings of Erance and Scotland were to him paid, besides the great Subsidies here. And therefore they require, that falshoods and crafts of certain of the Kings Council, and other persons may be tryed and punished; which would long maintain his wars, without any charge to the Commons: And namely by trying of three points.

[unspec 16] First of such of the Council as convey Staple-ware and Bullion to other places then to Calice,* 1.1764 for their own private turn. Secondly of such as made shifts for money for the King deceitfully. Thirdly of such as of Covin between certain of the Council and them bought of sundry the Kings Subjects debts due to the King to them, for the tenth or twentieth penny.

[unspec 17] Richard Lyons Merchant of London was accused by the Commons of divers deceits,* 1.1765 extortions, and other misdemeanors, as well for the time that he repaired to certain of the Kings Council, as for the time that he was Farmer of the Kings Subsidy and Customs; and namely obtaining Licences to convey over great Faizons of Wooll and Staple-ware, for procuring new Impositions upon Staple-ware, for devising the Change of Money, for making the King for one Chevizance of Twenty marks to pay Thirty pounds; for buying debts of divers men due to the King for small values, for taking special bribes to pay some the Kings due debt by way of brokage. All which he should do by practising with some of the Council.

[unspec 18] To some part of which Articles the same Richard answereth,* 1.1766 and to the rest submitteth himself to the King touching body, lands and goods.

[unspec 19] Whereupon the same Richard is committed to prison at the Kings will,* 1.1767 and that all his lands, tenements and goods be seised to the Kings use.

[unspec 20] And to the extortions done by him while he was Farmer of the Sub∣sidies and Customs,* 1.1768 Order was taken, that by Commission throughout England it should be enquired of. Also the same Richard was dis∣franchised.

[unspec 21] William Lord Latimer was openly accused by the Commons for divers oppressions by him done,* 1.1769 as well while he served under the King

in Britain, as for the time he was Chamberlain to the King and his Councel,* 1.1770 * 1.1771 namely, for that he in Brittain, and his Officers had taken of the people there in Victual and ransomes against the Kings will to the sum of twenty four thousand pound,* 1.1772 and at another time one hun∣dred thousand pound estentes of gold, whereof was never answered to [unspec 22] the King one penny.* 1.1773

[unspec 23] The particulars whereof do appear.

[unspec 24] * 1.1774The same Lord Latimer was also accused for victual sold in Britain, to the value of ten thousand Franks.

[unspec 25] The same Lord Latimer was also accused for the losse of the Town,* 1.1775 and Fort of S. Saviours in Normandie, while he was Captain there, and of the Town of Brotherel in Brittain, and of other Towns, and Forts.

[unspec 26] The same Lord was accused as a partaker of all the evils of Richard Lyons aforesaid particularly.* 1.1776

[unspec 27] Whereunto the said Lord Latimer saving the tryall of his Peers,* 1.1777 offered to answer any particular persons, but that would not the Com∣mons do, but generally as is a••oresaid.

[unspec 28] Whereupon the said Lord answered every Objection, and as it should seem very well avoided them in open Parliament, notwithstan∣ding there was the judgment of him in form following.* 1.1778

For that the Lord Latimer is found in full Parliament in default, by his singular Councel and government against the profit of the King,* 1.1779 and Realm, and namely for divers Chevisances to the Kings losse, for grants procured to the destruction of the Staple,* 1.1780 and of the Town of Callis, and for divers Impositions laid upon Wools;* 1.1781 he was awarded in full Parliament, by the Bishops and Lords, to be in prison, in the keeping of the Marshall, and to make fine and ransom at the Kings pleasure; whereupon the Commons required that he might lose all his Offices, and no longer be of the Kings Councel, which the King granted.

[unspec 29] [unspec 30] And the said Lord Latimer in Parliament found certain Lords and others, his Mainprisors for the forth coming of his body,* 1.1782 during the Parliament, as by a Schedule doth appear; and by this Mainprize the Marshall of England so offered him to be at large.

[unspec 31] In the Schedule are his Mainprisors (viz.) one Archbishop,* 1.1783 three Bishops, one Prior of S. Iohn, three Earls, fifteen Barons, and thirteen Knights, all their degrees of best renown.

[unspec 32] William Ellis of great Yarmouth,* 1.1784 was accused of sundry extortions by him done, while he was Farmer of the Kings petit customes there, and Deputie to Richard Lyons, for the Subsidie of sixpence in the pound granted to the King, as by the Parliament it doth appear.

[unspec 33] To which Accusation is seemeth that the said William Ellis suffici∣ently answered;* 1.1785 notwithstanding judgment was, that he should be com∣mitted to prison, and make fine at the Kings pleasure.

Iohn Peach of London was accused for procuring a license under the Great Seal,* 1.1786 that he only might sell sweet Wine in London, and that by colour thereof, he took four shillings four pence of every man for every Tun thereof sold, the which he justified, as lawfully he might;

notwithstanding judgment was given that he should be committed to prison at the Kings will,* 1.1787 besides recompence to all parties grieved.

[unspec 34] The Lord Iohn Nevil was accused,* 1.1788 that during the time that he was of the Kings Privy Councel,* 1.1789 he should buy certain debts due by the King; namely, of the Lady Rav••nsham, and Simon Love, Mer∣chant, far under the value, and for receiving of the King more wages, and for a longer time for a hundred souldiers in Brittain then was due. Of the Ladies own good will, for the obtaining her debt, he confesseth to have received ninety five pound, which was not disproved. Of Love he denied any such to be. Love being thereupon brought in∣to the Parliament, wholly excuseth the same Lord. But because Love had the day before confessed the contrary before two Knights of the House, he was committed to prison. To the receiving of wages, the same Lord fully cleereth himself; notwithstanding judgement of Im∣prisonment, and losse of lands, and goods, and offices was given of him, as on others before, and that he should make restitution of the ninety five pounds to the Executors of the said Ladie.

[unspec 35] The King ordaineth that from thenceforth no woman should for maintenance pursue any matter in the Kings Courts,* 1.1790 and namely, Alice Perrers, upon losse of all that they have, and banishment for ever out of the Realm.

[unspec 36] An Order that the Prior of Ecclefield,* 1.1791 an alien should exhibit his Bill of Complaint against the Lord Latimer for the Parsonage of Eccle∣field, which the said Lord had wrongfully caused to be recovered against the said Prior.

[unspec 37] For that Adam de Bury was accused of divers deceits,* 1.1792 and wrongs done by him while he was Major of Callice, and Captain of Belling∣ham, as hereafter may appear; and was sent for to come unto the Parliament, and came not, nor yet could be found. It was agreed that all his Goods and Chattels should be arrested: and so they were.

[unspec 38] The Bishop of Norwich supposeth an erronious Judgment to be given against him in the Common Place for the Archdeaconry of Nor∣wich belonging to his Presentation,* 1.1793 and prayeth that those Errors might be heard, and redress thereof; whereunto Answer was made, that Errors by Law in the Common place,* 1.1794 are to be corrected in the Kings Bench, and of the Kings Bench, in the Parliament, and not otherwise.

[unspec 39] As well at the complaint of the men of Leistock,* 1.1795 as the pursuit of the Commons, the grant late made by the King to the Town of great Yarmouth, that one place in the Sea called Kirklerode, annexed to the Port of Yarmouth, should be utterly repealed, saving all other their Liberties.

[unspec 41] On Wednesday the day after S. Iohn, at the request of the Com∣mons came into the open Parliament before the Lords and Commons,* 1.1796 Richard Burdeaux, the son and heir of Edward late Prince of Wales, and heir apparent to the Realm, of whom after the Archbishop of Canterbury had spoken words of commendation, the Commons with one voice prayed that the Lords would make him Prince of Wales,

as his Father was, who said it laid not in them, but in the King only [unspec 42] so to do, whom they promised therein to be Mediators.

* 1.1797For that the King was diseased at Eltham, the Lords and Com∣mons went thither, to have the premises before, and after confirmed, and answered.

Petitions of the Commons, with their Answers.

[unspec 43] * 1.1798That the Great Charter, and Charter of the Forrest, may be kept in all points.

* 1.1799The King granteth thereunto.

[unspec 44] * 1.1800That the Sheriffs in all their returns of any Inquest, do return the most honest, and nighest neighbors; and that in every weighty cause, the Sheriff be sworne to view the Pannel, before he return the same.

* 1.1801The Statute therefore made shall be executed, and withall adjoined to the Oath of every Undersheriff, that he in his own person shall survey the Pannel before he return the same.

[unspec 46] * 1.1802A motion made, That all Liberties granted to any Mystery or Oc∣cupation in any City or Town, be revoked, and no more granted; so as the Mayor and Bailiffs of every City and Town may see things amended.* 1.1803

* 1.1804That divers Commissioners for Extortions, or such like, granted heretofore to sundry of evil name, may be repealed, and no such granted hereafter but to Lords and others of best reputation in their Countries.

* 1.1805The King granteth thereunto, and that no such Commissions be hereafter made but to the Justices,* 1.1806 Serjeants, and others learned in the Law, and of best ability.

[unspec 47] * 1.1807For the saving of Salmons, and other Fryes of Fish in the Thames, almost destroyed by certain Engines, as the King himself hath often found:* 1.1808 That therefore all Trinks between London and the Sea may be overthrown; and that no Salmon be taken between Gravesend and Henley upon Thames in the Kipper-time, viz. between the Invention of the Cross, and the Epiphany•• and that no Nets be laid in the Thames, unless the same be of large mash of assize.

[unspec 48] The Statutes therefore made shall be kept, and Commissioners for the enquiry of the same.* 1.1809

* 1.1810That the Wears upon the River called Braint in the County of Middlesex, parcel of the River Thames, may be taken away.

* 1.1811The Statutes therefore made shall be executed.

[unspec 49] * 1.1812That all Lombards as be called Brokers, and who only maintain Usury, having brought into the Realm besides the shameful sin which is not to be named, being also privy Spies, may be remedied.

[unspec 50] * 1.1813The Brokers of a strange Country, is partly answered in the Bill of London.

* 1.1814Many inconveniencies growing, for that strangers in every Town being not free of the same, are yet suffered to buy and sell there; It is

therefore required,* 1.1815 that Cities and Towns may have their liberties re∣newed and confirmed for reasonable Fines, and that they may enjoy them, so as no stranger in any Town being not free, may occupy there.

[unspec 51] Such as have good Charters or Liberties,* 1.1816 may shew them in the Chancery, where they shall have right.

That the Protections cum clausula Volumus,* 1.1817 whereby many men are undone, and namely by one made to Iacob Iocanim a Lombard, may be repealed, and no such hereafter granted.

The examination of such had by the Council,* 1.1818 shall be repealed, if it need.

That Ribalds and sturdy Beggers may be banished out of every Town.* 1.1819

Touching Ribalds, the Statute of Winchester,* 1.1820 and the Declaration of the same, with other Statutes of Robersdmen be executed:* 1.1821 And for such as make themselves Gentlemen, and Men of Arms, or Archers, if they cannot so prove themselves, let them be driven to their occu∣pation or service, or to the place from whence they came.

The Counties of Lincoln, Leicester, Nottingham and Derby prayen that the Staple may be holden at Lincoln,* 1.1822 as it was at the first ordinance and not at S. Botolphs.

It shall continue at S. Botolphs at the Kings pleasure.* 1.1823

[unspec 34] For that divers men do live incontinently for saving their Clergy, * 1.1824 it is requisite that any man may have his Clergy, albeit he marry two wives, or a widow.

The King will be advised.* 1.1825

[unspec 55] That such Bailiffs in fee being indicted before the Justices of the Forrest for Ver•• or Venison,* 1.1826 and thereon have their Offices seised, and forfeited to the King, being not called to answer••, may have a Writ out of the Chancery upon the Statute to be let to Mainprise until the Eyre, and to be restored to their offices according as hath been used.

[unspec 56] Who is specially grieved may declare the same,* 1.1827 and shall have re∣medy.

That all such Officers,* 1.1828 and others of the Kings Council being con∣victed of deceit, and are displaced, may never be restored, that it be enacted.* 1.1829

[unspec 57] If the defaults being declared to the King and Lords deserve such Judgment,* 1.1830 they will do as to them seems best.

That remedy may be had against such Aliens religious as sue in the Court of Rome for their pensions or livings.* 1.1831

Who is especially grieved may declare the same to the Council,* 1.1832 and shall find remedy.

That Justices of the Peace may be named by the Lords and Knights of every Shire in Parliament,* 1.1833 where they may be sworne, and none to be renewed without Parliament, and that they may be allowed reason∣able Fees.

* 1.1834They shall be named by the King and his continual Councel, and for the fees the King will be advised.

[unspec 59] They require that for lands sold by any religious person,* 1.1835 or other person of the Church, the Statute of Westm. the second may be kept,* 1.1836 and that judgment executory may be had against the tenant of the lands.

* 1.1837The King would have the Statute to be kept, and touching Aliena∣tions made before this Parliament,* 1.1838 writs shall be granted against the te∣nants of the land, and for such alienation to be made, the King will be advised.

[unspec 60] * 1.1839That Hundreds be not let to Fee-farm, or other farm letten, but kept in the Lords hands.

* 1.1840The Statutes therefore provided shall be kept.

[unspec 61] * 1.1841That such as be indicted before the Coroner for murder, and fly∣ing upon the same by sinister means, to them they shall forfeit their goods,* 1.1842 may be enquired of only before the Justices of Goal delivery, whether they so fled, or withdrew themselves.

Who will especially complain shall finde favour.

[unspec 62] * 1.1843 That Staukes,* 1.1844 stakes, and other annoyances made about havens may be removed, and thrown down.

The Statute therefore made shall be kept.

[unspec 63] * 1.1845 That the Accompts as well for sums of money for Assarts, as other∣wise in the Exchequer,* 1.1846 may be discharged on their averment that there is no means to levie the same.* 1.1847

* 1.1848The grieved upon declaration shall have right.

[unspec 64] That such Lords and others as have lands upon the Sea coasts,* 1.1849 for the defence of the same may be bound to dwell upon the same.

The King by advice will appoint order therein.

[unspec 65] * 1.1850That no Sheriff be made but from year to year,* 1.1851 and that such and their Deputies as have to the contrary, may be in the same case.

The Statutes therefore appointed shall be observed.

[unspec 66] * 1.1852That none be appointed to be a Justice of Assise in his own Coun∣try,* 1.1853 unless some forreign Justice be associate with him.

Who will complain shall have right.

[unspec 67] * 1.1854That the Charter made to the men of Yarmouth,* 1.1855 that none should within the time of their fishing, buy any Herring within seven miles of the same Town, may be repealed,* 1.1856 so as men may openly buy and sell.

The King granteth in respect of a new grant above mentioned, saving to the Town all other their Liberties, with this Clause, licet.

[unspec 68] That no man be barred by any warranty collateral,* 1.1857 but for so much of lands as descended to him by such Ancestry.

The King will be advised untill the next Parliament.

* 1.1858That the Justices of Assize shall keep their Sessions in Towns where Gaols be,* 1.1859 and make their deliverances before their departure at the least once by the year; and that to the same Justices may be made in one Patent, as well to take the Assize, as to deliver the Gaole.

* 1.1860The Justices of Assize shall have their Patent in such wise as hath been, and shall as well take the Assize, as make delivery.

[unspec 70] That all Sheriffs may be yearly chosen at the Feast of S. Michael, * 1.1861 and so as their gifts and dinners to the Officers of the Exchequer may be done.

That the Justices deliver into the same Court their Extracts at the Utaves of S. Michael, and that they be delivered to the Sheriff at the fifteen of S. Martine, or the day after Hilary at utmost. That She∣riffs and Escheators may be yearly removed.* 1.1862 * 1.1863

Sheriffs and Escheators shall be yearly chosen at Michaelmas, and have out their Commissions the day after All Souls,* 1.1864 that no dinners or gifts be given them in the Receipt or Exchequer on pain.

[unspec 71] That Writs be sent into all the Counties of England, to publish the perambulations of the Forrest heretofore made,* 1.1865 and to make new perambulations, and to establish the continuance of the same, so as every Officer upon the breach thereof, do forfeit his Office, and ren∣der double damages to the party grieved.* 1.1866

[unspec 72] The King meaneth newly to make perambulations through Eng∣land, and willeth that the Charter of the Forrest be observed. * 1.1867

That remedy may be had against certain Lombards who have colou∣red certain ships fraughted,* 1.1868 and wrecked goods of the Kings enemies, and persued by certain of the Kings Subjects to be their own,* 1.1869 and by sinister means have obtained the same.

The grieved upon suit to the Councel shall have right.

That no lands or tenements be seized by any of the Kings Officers of any person not attainted of Treason,* 1.1870 or Felonie in his life time.

[unspec 74] Let it be more fully opened.

That no Sheriff,* 1.1871 Under sheriff, or Gaoler be Justice during their Of∣fices, neither that they be put in any Commission, then only concern∣ing their Offices.* 1.1872

[unspec 75] It liketh the King.

That the Bishops do certainly appoint what shall be taken for a Pro∣bate of a Testament,* 1.1873 and for an Acquittance upon the accompt.

The Statutes therefore made shall be kept.

That for goods of Felons found by office,* 1.1874 every man may traverse such Offices, and upon the reversing of the same to be discharged.

The Law shall stand as it doth.

[unspec 77] That no man be charged upon an account in the Exchequer of Scot∣tish money,* 1.1875 sweet Wine sold without licence, Corn, Lead, Tin, Wor∣sted, Butter, and such like, whereby no profit is to the Prince.

That for Scottish money remedie was provided,* 1.1876 47 E. 3. tit. 19. for sweet Wines remedy was appointed at the last Parliament, and for the rest shall be with opportunity.

That the Clerks of the Market of the Kings houshold do not by ex∣tortion take Fines in gross,* 1.1877 * 1.1878 or certain of any Towns, and that there [unspec 78] may be appointed a certainty of Measures and Weights, according to to the Standard.

He shall see punishment done according to the quality of the fault,* 1.1879 without any such Fines taking there where he doth not his Office; And the measure to be according to the Standard and Statute made.* 1.1880

[unspec 79] * 1.1881That no Patent of any Lands found by the Escheators Enquest be granted, so as the party will stand bound to answer the King the profits thereof, if upon trial it be found for the King.

* 1.1882The King will be advised thereof.

[unspec 80] * 1.1883That the Chancellor upon the Writ of Champerty may grant forth Writs at the suit of the party, and that he may recover damages in his suit.* 1.1884

[unspec 81] The King will be advised until the next Parliament.

* 1.1885They require remedy against reservation of Benefices from Rome.

This Bill is elswhere answered.

[unspec 82] * 1.1886 That the Lord Steward and Marshal of the Kings houshold do hold no other pleas then are contained in the Statute called Articuli super Chartas;* 1.1887 That they of twelve miles may be certainly limited whether from the Kings presence, or the place of the houshold•• and not from both, unless they be together, and that the Steward do keep his Session within three miles about the presence of the King, as it hath been accustomed.

[unspec 83] * 1.1888They shall have jurisdiction from the place where the King himself is,* 1.1889 or from the place where the houshold is kept twelve miles of every part only, and not from the one and the other at one time. And further the Statute therefore made shall stand.

* 1.1890That every man in the Exchequer being impleaded, may wage his Law as in other Courts where wager doth lie.

* 1.1891They shall not wage their Law in the Exchequer, as in other Courts where the King is not party.

[unspec 84] * 1.1892That the Corographer may be sworne, that neither he nor none of his Clerks do take for the ingrossing of a Fine, but only Four shillings.

* 1.1893The Statute made therefore shall stand.

[unspec 85] * 1.1894A long Bill against the usu••pations of the Pope, as being the cause of all the plagues, injuries, famine and poverty of the Realm, so as thereby was not left the third person, or other Commodity within the Realm, as lately was.

[unspec 86] That the Tax paid to the Pope for Ecclesiastical dignities,* 1.1895 doth amount to five times as much as the Tax of all the profits as appertain to the King by the year of this whole Realm; and for some one Bishop∣rick or other dignity, the Pope by way of translation and death hath three, four, or five several Taxes.

[unspec 87] * 1.1896That the Brokers of that sinful City for money promote many Caitiffs, being altogether unlearned and unworthy of a Thousand marks Living yearly,* 1.1897 where the learned and worthy can hardly obtain Twenty marks; whereby Learning decayeth.

[unspec 88] [unspec 89] * 1.1898That Aliens enemies to this Land, who never saw nor care for to see their Parishioners, have those Livings, whereby they despise Gods service, and convey away the treasure, and are worse th••n Jews or Saracens.

* 1.1899To be considered, that the Law of the Church would have such Livings to be bestowed for charity only, without praying or paying.

That reason would that Livings given of devotion, should be bestowed in hospitality.* 1.1900 That God had committed his sheep to the Pope to be pastured,* 1.1901 and not shorne or shaven.

[unspec 90] That Lay-Patrons perceiving this Simony and covetousness of the Pope,* 1.1902 do thereby learn to sell their Benefices to beasts, none otherwise then Christ was sold to the Jews. That there is none so rich a Prince in Christendom, that hath the fourth part of so much treasure as the Pope hath out of this Realm for Churches most sinfully.

[unspec 91] A repetition of the honor of the Church;* 1.1903 and that all the plagues there particularly named have justly fallen upon this Realm for suffering the same Church thus to be defaced, with declaration that it will daily increase without redress.

[unspec 92] A perswasion to reedifie the same; and the rather, for that this was the year of Jubile,* 1.1904 the fiftieth year of the Kings reign, the year of joy and gladness, then the which could be no greater.

[unspec 93] The means how to begin this, was to write two Letters to the Pope; * 1.1905 the one in Latine under the Broad Seal, the other in French under the Seals of the Nobles, importing these particularities requiring redress.

[unspec 94] And for a further redress and accomplishment, to enact, That no money be carried forth of the Realm by Letter of Lombardy or other∣wise,* 1.1906 on pain of forfeiture and imprisonment; and to enact the Arti∣cles he••eafter ensuing.

The King hath heretofore by Statute provided sufficient remedy,* 1.1907 and otherwise persueth the same with the holy Father the Pope,* 1.1908 and so mindeth to do from time to time, untill he hath obtained as well for the matters before, as for the Articles ensuing, being in manner all one.

[unspec 95] That the Popes Collector,* 1.1909 and other strangers the Kings enemies, and only Legier-Spies for English Dignities, and disclosing the secrets of the Realm, may be touched.

[unspec 96] That the same Collector being also Receiver of the Popes pence, * 1.1910 keepeth a house in London, with Clerks and Officers thereto, as it were one of the Kings solemn Courts, transporting yearly to the Pope Twenty thousand marks, and most commonly more.

[unspec 97] That Cardinals and other Aliens remaining at Rome,* 1.1911 whereof one Cardinal is a Dean of York, another of Salisbury, another of Lincoln, another Archdeacon of Canterbury, another Archdeacon of Duresm, another Archdeacon of Suffolk, and another Archdeacon of York, another Prebendary of Thame and Nassington, another Prebendary of York in the Church of York, have divers other the best Dignities in England, and have sent over yearly twenty thousand marks, over and above that which English Brokers living there have.

[unspec 98] That the Pope to ransom Frenchmen the Kings enemies,* 1.1912 who defend Lombardy for him, doth always at his pleasure levy a Subsidy of the holy Clergy of England.

[unspec 99] That the Pope for more gain maketh sundry translations of all the Bishopricks and other Dignities within the Realm.* 1.1913

[unspec 100] * 1.1914That the Popes Collector hath this year taken to his use the First-fruit of all Benefices.

[unspec 101] [unspec 102] * 1.1915To renew all the Statutes against Provisors from Rome, sith the Pope reserveth all the Benefices in the world for his own proper gift, and hath this year created twelve new Cardinals; so now there are thirty, where wonted to be but twelve, and all those Cardinals except two or three, are the Kings enemies.

[unspec 103] * 1.1916That the Pope in time will give the Temporal Manors of those Dignities to the Kings enemies, since he daily so usurpeth upon the Realm, and the Kings regality.

* 1.1917That all Houses and Corporations of Religion who unto the Kings reign now freely election of their Heads, the Pope hath accroached the same unto himself.

[unspec 104] * 1.1918That in all Legacies from the Pope whatsoever, the English Clergy beareth the charge of the Legacies, and all for the goodness of our money.

[unspec 105] * 1.1919That also it appeareth, that if the money of the Realm were as plenteous as ever it was, the Collectors aforesaid, with the Proctors of Cardinals, would soon convey the same.

[unspec 106] For remedy whereof it may be provided, that no such Collector or Proctor do remain in England,* 1.1920 upon pain of life and member: And that no English-man on the like pain become any such Collector or Proctor, or remain at Rome.

[unspec 107] For better information hereof, and namely touching the Popes Col∣lector,* 1.1921 for that the whole Clergy being obedient to him, dare not him displease, it were good that Sir Iohn Strensall Parson of S. Botolphs in Holborn may be sent for to come before the Lords and Commons of this Parliament, who being streightly charged can declare much more, for that he serveth the same Collector in house five years.

[unspec 108] A long Statute made against Runnegate servants,* 1.1922 Beggers and Vaga∣bonds, much after the sort in the Statute made in the good King Ed. 6. his days against Vagabonds.

Touching this long Bill of Labourers, let the Statutes heretofore made be duly executed.

[unspec 109] * 1.1923 They require that the Statute made in 14 E. 3. that the Kings Ward should be committed to the next Heir of the Ward to whom the lands cannot descend,* 1.1924 yielding therefore as much as another would, might be confirmed.

[unspec 110] The King granteth thereto, saving his Regality.

* 1.1925That time of prescription in Writ of Right may be from the Coro∣nation of the King E. 1. and in Writs of Mortedauncestre nuper obiit, Cozenage, Aiel, &c. and such other Writs mixt in the Rights from the Coronation of the King now.

The King will be advised for changing the Law heretofore used.

[unspec 111] * 1.1926That no Alien do enjoy any living that hath cure, or requireth residence.* 1.1927

* 1.1928This Bill is answered before in the two long Bills of Rome.

[unspec 112] For that errors had before Justices of Assize are revocable before* 1.1929

the chief Justice of the Common Pleas, they require that the chief Justice there be appointed no Justice of Assize.* 1.1930

[unspec 113] The King granteth, when the number may spare him.

That a general pardon may be of all Misprisions,* 1.1931 and Intrusions made into any Lands holden of the King in chief.

The King will shew favour where him liketh.* 1.1932

[unspec 114] That they may have an Action of Account against the Executors of Gardian in Soccage.* 1.1933

The King will be advised untill next Parliament.

That restitution may be made to Englishmen,* 1.1934 * 1.1935 farmours of any Re∣ligious Aliens house.

[unspec 115] Touching Farmers abovesaid the King granteth, so it concern Priors Churches Conventual,* 1.1936 Collegial, and Parochial; but for English Go∣vernours the King will be advised.

[unspec 116] That no especiall grant be made to any man for singular profit which may sound to the disadvantage of the King or Realm. * 1.1937

Let them declare more especially.

That the Statu••e made for buyers in 36 E. 3. tit. 10 &c. may be kept, and that Justices of the Peace may enquire of the same.* 1.1938

[unspec 117] The Statutes therefore made shall stand, and the Justices of Peace shall determine the same.* 1.1939

That an Infant within age levying a Fine,* 1.1940 * 1.1941 may have respite two or three years after his full age to reverse the same.

[unspec 118] The K••ng will be advised of the change thereof.

That no Alien be made Head of any Religious House belonging to Aliens.* 1.1942 * 1.1943 And that during the Wars all French Religious persons may [unspec 119] be banished the Realm.

Nothing was done herein.

[unspec 120] Certain being taken Prisoners,* 1.1944 and unable to ransom themselves, and namely, Sir Matthew de Gorney, Sir Matthew de Reedman, Sir Tho∣mas Foggs, Sir Iohn Harpeden, Sir Gregory Seas, Sir Ieffery de Wer∣kesley, Sir Robert Twyford, Sir Iohn Bourcher, and divers other good Knights and Esquires, pray the King to ransom them.

The King is w••ll••n•• to do for their comfort,* 1.1945 as far as reason would.

[unspec 121] The Commons of the County of Devon for divers oppressions done by the Officers of the Stannary there,* 1.1946 by colour of their Liberties, re∣quire the King by Parliament, to explain his grant to them made, which being divided into particular branches is done, but too long to be abridged,

[unspec 122] The like Bill did the Commons of Cornwall exhibit for the Liber∣ties of the Stannary,* 1.1947 agreeing in grant and answer as the next above, and the••efore too long to be abridged.

[unspec 123] The Commons of the County of Cumberland require aid of the King for the repairing the City of Carlisle,* 1.1948 being in a manner spoiled and fallen down, for that the Townsmen are not able to do the same, and also for the appointing of one to be Warden of the Marches there.

The Bishops and Lords together with the Earl of Warwick,* 1.1949 and Sir Guy de Bryan shall assemble and appoint reasonable order therein.

[unspec 124] * 1.1950The Inhabitants of the Port-Towns in England pray. That whereas it often happeneth that a man or boy being in one of their ships or other vessels,* 1.1951 and by misadventure falling therefrom is drowned, their ship or vessel is thereupon seised as a Deodand, and that therein remedy may be had.

* 1.1952If the Vessel be upon the Sea, it shall be adjudged no Deodand; if upon the Fresh-water, let him complain to the King,* 1.1953 who will shew favour.

[unspec 125] * 1.1954The Watermen of London complain of leaving of Locks, Stauks and Wears upon the River of Thames, and namely of a Lock called Hamel∣den Lock; and for that there is Custom demanded of them passing the Bridges of Stanes, Windsor, and Maidenhead, and other Locks, against their Custom.

For the Locks and Kidels, the Statute made in 37 E. 3. tit. 18. shall be executed.* 1.1955 And for ex••cting money of them at the Bridges aforesaid,* 1.1956 or elswhere against their F••••nchises, they shall make their suit in the Chancery, and have their Writs grounded on their Liberties to stay such takings.

[unspec 126] * 1.1957The Commons of the County of Kent complain against the Officers of the Castle of Dover, for arresting them by their Catchpoles, to answer before them whereunto they are bound.

* 1.1958The Officers shall have no jurisdiction out of the Fee of the Honor and Castle of Dover, nor shall make any Process by Capias out of the Liberties of the Cinque-Ports.* 1.1959

[unspec 127] * 1.1960Certain of the Sea-coasts complain to the King, That where they be by the Kings appointment with their ships transported. Sir Thomas Felton Steward of Gascoin, and Sir William Elman Governor of Bayon unto Burdeaux, and from thence went to the Bay; where certain Spanish Gallies, notwithstanding the Truce taken between the King and the Spaniards and Frenchmen, boarded and kept them, viz. the tenth of August last past before, wherein they pray remedy.

[unspec 128] * 1.1961 The King hath, and will do his best for redress and restitution.

* 1.1962The Inhabit••nts of the Town of Southampton pray the King to take the Town into his own hands, for that they are not able to pay the Feefarm,* 1.1963 by reason of their great charge about the Fortification of the same, and that he will send thither Men of war for the defence of the same.* 1.1964

* 1.1965The King will thereof be advised.

[unspec 129] * 1.1966The Mayor and Commonalty of Winchester pray the King to con∣firm and grant to them their Liberties, in such wise as was last granted to London; and that towards the Murage of the same, he would give them some Aid of Custom, or otherwise.

[unspec 130] The Commons of divers Cities and Towns require the payment of certain monies lent the King in the time of Thomas Brangtinham Bishop of Exeter, Treasurer of England.* 1.1967

* 1.1968They shall be paid as soon as may be.

[unspec 131] * 1.1969The Lords of the Realm and their Tenants pray the King of remedy against the Riots of divers Cities and Towns, for that they enter upon

their several grounds therein claiming Common,* 1.1970 considering the Wastes thereunto adjoyning may suffice therefore; and namely, that such of the Townsmen as have not land lying with any of the said Lords, may have no Common in any of their lands.* 1.1971

This matter is before the Council.* 1.1972

[unspec 132] The Inhabitants of Bath complain,* 1.1973 That whereas they had a Fair there at the Feast of S. Calixte, the Town of Bristol being but ten miles from them, have raised a Fair at Bristol the same day, and forbidden all their Townsmen of Bristol upon certain pains to bring any Wares to the said Fair of Bath, whereof they pray remedy.* 1.1974

It is before the Great Council.* 1.1975

[unspec 133] The Commons of Essex and Suffolk pray,* 1.1976 that certain Clothes there or elswhere, called Cogware and Kersies, made in the said Counties, be not within the compass of the Statute of Clothes, made in 47 E. 3.41.

The King willeth that they have such words,* 1.1977 that the strait ware called Cogware and Kersies made in the said Counties, shall not be intended to be comprised in the said Statute nor under the pain therein.* 1.1978

[unspec 134] The Mayor, Aldermen and Commons of the City of London pray, * 1.1979 that they may enjoy all their liberties, and that no stranger do keep house, or be a Broker, or sell Merchandise by Retail.

The King hath granted thereto,* 1.1980 conditionally that the same City be well governed,* 1.1981 saving to the Merchants of the Haunce their liberties.

[unspec 135] The Citizens and Burgesses of certain places there named, complain for and in the name of the Cities and Towns,* 1.1982 that divers of the Kings Tenants having Burgage within them, do suffer them to fall down, whereby they are the worse able to pay their Fee-farms: and do there∣fore pray remedy.

[unspec 136] The Citizens of Chichester pray remedy,* 1.1983 for that they are impleaded out of the same City for their Freeholds, and for that they are driven to appear at Assises and Sessions, contrary to the general words of their Liberties.* 1.1984

Let them shew their Charters in the Chancery,* 1.1985 and they shall have right.

[unspec 137] They require confirmation of their Charters according to their purport.* 1.1986

Let them also shew their Charters, and they shall have right.* 1.1987

[unspec 138] The Commonalty of Surrey and Sussex pray remedy,* 1.1988 That whereas the King out of his Feefarms paid for the said Counties of Surrey and Sussex, hath granted to Richard Earl of Arundel the two Turns of Sheriffs in the Rapes of Chichester and Arundel, worth by the year 30^l. and certain Rent called Sherringdeld, to the yearly value of 14^l. ••9^•. 1^d. yielding therefore yearly 3.6.8^•. that the Sheriff may upon his ac∣compt be discharged thereof.

Let it be shewed to the King;* 1.1989 and if it please him that the Earl enjoy the same, the Sheriff shall be discharged according to the

[unspec 139] quantity; if not, the Sheriff shall be at his answer.

* 1.1990The Burgesses of Southwark pray a Confirmation of their Charter lately burned by casualty.

* 1.1991Let them make their persuit in the Chancery, and they shall have right.

[unspec 140] * 1.1992The Major, and Commons of Newcastle upon Tine complain, that where the Prior of Tinmouth, parcel of S. Iohn of Ierusalem in Eng∣land•• by cautelous and suborned means brought his Writ of Freehold in Fernham,* 1.1993 and put in view and plaint the greater parcel in value of the same Town, holden in farm of the Crown time out of m••nde, and recovered:* 1.1994 Whereupon order was taken that the same Justice of Assize, should not in that Assize have a procedendo,* 1.1995 but that the Chancellor should grant a Commission for the examining of the truth,* 1.1996 untill which time the matter should stay; they therefore require that the Assize be no further proceeded in until the Commis∣sion return.

* 1.1997Remedy is provided in this Parliament, as appeareth by another Bill thereunto endorsed.

[unspec 141] * 1.1998The Commons of the Marches in Estritheng, require that Com∣mission may be made to the Lord Percy,* 1.1999 the Prior of Bridelington, Sir Robert Boynton, Sir Robert de Constable, Sir Iohn of Snareby, and Iohn de Almary, that they may appointable persons for the defence of the same, and namely for an arrival between a place called Erle∣dicks, and the Town called Whitby.

* 1.2000It pleaseth the King.

[unspec 142] * 1.2001The Commons of the Counties of Essex, and Hartford pray, that the Sheriff upon his account be allowed an hundred pounds yearly of that which he cannot receive.

* 1.2002Let them search the Exchequer Treasury, and elsewhere for the causes of the distress o•• th••se Farms for two years now ensuing, and in the mean time the Sheriff shall have pardon of an hundred marks.

[unspec 143] The Commons of the City of Rochester pray,* 1.2003 that the Clerk (of the Market) may have nothing to do within the said City.

He shall make assay and due punishment of such as make default, without taking any Fines in gross of the same Town where he doth not his Office.* 1.2004

[unspec 144] The Commons of the County of Northampton shew, that the She∣riff is yearly charged with an hundred pounds for the profit of the shire,* 1.2005 where he knows not how to levie above fifty three pounds three shillings four pence,* 1.2006 and pray consideration thereof.

[unspec 145] Let them declare their request in special manner.

* 1.2007They pray a pardon of all forfeitures supposed to be done by any of them, whereof they were not attainted in their life, and that no such hereafter be made.* 1.2008

[unspec 146] The King will thereof be advised.

That the Process of such as be at Issue,* 1.2009 and do not within one year after sue out his Nisi prius, be discontinued, and had for nothing.

* 1.2010 * 1.2011The Law heretofore used shall stand.

[unspec 147] That no man upon pain of loss of all that he hath, do carry forth Corn out of the Realm,* 1.2012 but only for the provision of Calice.

The Liege people shall be free to carry where they best like for their most profit.* 1.2013

[unspec 148] The Commonalty of Nottingham,* 1.2014 Derby and Lincoln, and of the Town of Nottingham, require that by the Kings Letters-Patents the County and Town of Nottingham aforesaid may appoint two Guardi∣ans, who may purchase lands unto them and their successors, for the maintenance of a Bridge called Heybeth-bridge,* 1.2015 nigh unto the Town of Nottingham.

The King will be advised.* 1.2016

[unspec 149] That the like Order that is made in London against the horrible vice of Usury,* 1.2017 may be observed throughout the whole Realm.

The old Law shall continue.* 1.2018

[unspec 150] That recovery may be had, and an Attorney by a Writ of Assise of Nevel disseisin of Nusance made to a Miln,* 1.2019 or to the Frank-tenant of Nusance made in times past as heretofore.

Let the Common-Law run.* 1.2020

[unspec 151] They require that remedy may be had against certain Lombards, * 1.2021 who named themselves to be of the Company of Askertines, or of Stroze, or other the like, and thereby have upon credit bought Wooll of English men, some to the value of Thirty pounds, and some Twenty pounds, and some have departed to the great undoing of divers English∣men, as Thomas Blanchered, Nicholas Iohn, and other their Factors lately did.

It is before the Great Council.* 1.2022 * 1.2023

[unspec 152] For the trial of any mans birth whereupon inheritance doth stand, * 1.2024 that the Enquest for the trial may be of the County where the birth is laid, and not where the Writ is brought.

The old Law therein shall be observed.* 1.2025

[unspec 153] That the Kings carriage for himself and his houshold may be of carts and horses of his own,* 1.2026 and not to charge the Commons therewith: And to remember the Court of Marshalsey, for there is great complaint thereof throughout the whole Realm.

[unspec 154] The King knoweth not how these things may be brought to pass;* 1.2027 but if they be, he will charge the Steward and other Officers to make redress.* 1.2028 And to the Article of the Marshalsey, let it be de∣clared.

The Merchants of the Staple require to be eased of divers new Im∣positions,* 1.2029 as Chalking, Tronage, Wharfage, &c.

The King would no new Impositions,* 1.2030 but that the same be enquired of,* 1.2031 if it be need.

[unspec 155] That commandment may be made to the Sheriff and Justices of the Peace of every Shire,* 1.2032 to raise the power of the Shire for the repressing of Routs and Riots.* 1.2033

The King will appoint order,* 1.2034 and willeth that the Statute be exe∣cuted.

[unspec 156] They require that good regard may be had for the keeping of the

Castle of Nottingham,* 1.2035 wherein the sons of Sir Charls de Blois are under the keeping of a stranger not able to answer therefore; where by Record it doth appear, that the Keeper of that Castle was wont to be an Earl of the Realm.

* 1.2036Let it be declared to the King and Great Council.

[unspec 157] * 1.2037The Commonalty of Cities and Towns prayen, that such parcel and Hamlets of Towns lying neer to the walls of their Cities and Towns, and yet not belonging to the same, may be contributory to all charges within such their walled Cities and Towns; and that the Mayors and Bailiffs of the same may arrest all breakers of the peace there.* 1.2038

[unspec 158] The King meaneth thereof to be advised.

* 1.2039That it will please the King to pardon to the Commons of North∣humberland all issues and amerciaments lost in any of the Kings Courts from 48. unto these presents.

* 1.2040The King will be advised.

[unspec 159] * 1.2041The Commons of Southampton pray remedy against the extortions of the Lord Nevil for not paying men their wages; whereby the soldiers spoiled the Couutry to the value of Four hundred pounds, and that remedy may be provided for the like.

* 1.2042The offender shall answer for the time past, and for the time to come the King will provide remedy.

[unspec 160] * 1.2043The Commons of Norfolk require, that payment may be made to them and to all the Countries for sheep taken by the Purveyors far under the price against the Statute.

[unspec 161] * 1.2044This Bill is otherwise answered within the Bill of Buyers.

* 1.2045That the poor Commons of Yarmouth, who came to the Parliament to complain of the oppressions done to them by the rich of the same Town, may be in the Kings protection sworne, and examined for the profit of the King.

[unspec 162] * 1.2046 It pleaseth the King.

* 1.2047The Commons of the Dioces•• of York complain of the outragious taking of the Bishop and his Clerks for admission of Priests to their Benefices.* 1.2048

[unspec 163] Who hath most cause, let him sue by the Law.

* 1.2049The Commons of the Hundred of Costleing in Sussex desire remedy, forasmuch as the Cinque-ports have bought half the said Hundred, and will not contribute any thing to them.

[unspec 164] * 1.2050 It is before the Great Council.

* 1.2051The Commons of Worcester-shire, Salop and Stafford, Hereford, Bristol and Gloucester desire remedy, for that the Merchants of those Shires in travelling to Calice are oft arrested for the trespasses and debts of other men, with whom they have no acquaintance or doing. And also that such as being of the Marches of Wales and County of Chester, and rob in the Counties first recited, and commit any other felonies or trespasses, and being thereof attainted in such shires where the felo∣nies are done, may therefore lose their goods and lands to their Lords.

* 1.2052Let the old Law there be kept.

[unspec 165] That no Woollen Ya••n be carried out of the Realm,* 1.2053 or sold to any person, but imployed in Draping.* 1.2054

No such Yarn shall pass out of the Realm,* 1.2055 upon pain of forfeiture.* 1.2056

[unspec 166] That all Liberties granted to any Cities or Towns may be con∣firmed,* 1.2057 and no Farmers of any such Liberties be distu••bed of the same.

Let them shew their Charters in the Chancery,* 1.2058 and they shall have right.

[unspec 167] The poor Commons of Great Yarmouth prayen that they may freely buy and sell,* 1.2059 and chiefly in the Fishing-time according to their Charter, and not to be oppressed by the rich.

Let them shew their griefs in specialties before the Great Council,* 1.2060 and they shall be heard.

[unspec 168] The Commons of Tividal,* 1.2061 as well religious as secular, prayen to be restored to their possessions given from them to their Enemies.

Let the Lords Marchers there named treat thereof,* 1.2062 and report to the Lords of the Parliament their opinions for remedy.* 1.2063

[unspec 169] The Citizens of York desire, that where the Lord of Arde and Cockham in Holland hath stayed six and thirty surples of their Wools to the value of Nineteen hundred pounds,* 1.2064 supposing that the King oweth him money for his service in France, and will neither for the Kings letters nor other means deliver their Woolls, that therefore they may have licence to stay the ships of the same Lord at Calice, or in England, till they be paid and answered to the value.

Let it be declared to the Grand Council,* 1.2065 and they shall have remedy according to reason.

[unspec 170] Iohn de Butshorne maketh his title to the Manor of Grimsteed in the County of Wilts,* 1.2066 and to the Advowson of the said Manor, and to the moyety of the Manor of Enkesbury in the County of Southampton, and prayeth to be restored to the possession of the same from Robert de Beverley; the premisses are confessed to be holden of the King in chief.

It is before the Great Council.* 1.2067

[unspec 171] The Commons of Devonshire prayen, that they may be paid for victuals taken of them by the Duke of Britany,* 1.2068 while he lay there a long time for passage; and that from henceforth no protection be granted to any passenger over to take any victuals other then for present pay.

Let the offendor for the time past answer,* 1.2069 and for to come the King will provide.

[unspec 172] That remedy may be had touching the dishonest returns of Bayliffs Nihil habent,* 1.2070 against them for their bribing Fees, and other corrup••ions.

It is before the grand Councel.* 1.2071

[unspec 173] Where men for fear and safeguard of their lives do flie to Church-yards, and after depart therefrom, the Steward of the Kings houshold forthwith enquireth how he escapeth out of the Churchyard,* 1.2072 and upon the matter found awardeth an escape against the Town or Parish,* 1.2073 wherein they pray remedy.

* 1.2074The King will be advised herein.

[unspec 174] * 1.2075That if the party Plaintiff or Defendant, upon his habeas corpus re∣turned do not sue out his Nisi priu••, that then the whole Processe may be discontinued, and that in all and every of the Kings Courts, and that every man may have the Nisi prius granted, as well against the King as others,* 1.2076 without suing to the Privy Seal.

[unspec 175] Let the Law used remain.

* 1.2077That such as have, or shall sue livery upon an Inquest of Office by Escheators,* 1.2078 where those lands indeed are not holden of the King, may be received to aver of whom, or by what service the same lands are holden.* 1.2079

[unspec 176] * 1.2080If any mans Inheritance be charged by any such Inquest, he who will complain shall be received to traverse the Inquest before his ho∣mage done.

[unspec 177] That any man having the Privy Seal,* 1.2081 for the payment of debts due by the King to him,* 1.2082 shall not be stayed from the payment there∣of, by any private letter of the Treasurer.

The King granteth thereunto.

That a Parliament may be holden every year,* 1.2083 the Knights of the Parliament may be chosen by the whole Counties, and that the She∣riff may likewise be without brokage in Court.* 1.2084

[unspec 178] To the Parliament there are Sta••utes made therefore. To the She∣riffs there is answer made; To the Knights it is agreed, that they shall be chosen by common consent of every County.* 1.2085

[unspec 179] That such as by sinister means procure extents against the King at one value where it is thrice,* 1.2086 or far better, may be punished.

The King will make enquiries thereof as him pleaseth.

That no pardon be granted to any impeached in this Parliament,* 1.2087 be∣ing the Kings Councellors,* 1.2088 or sworn to him, but that such be there∣from removed, and never restored, and an Act thereof to be made.

[unspec 180] The King will do therein as shall him please.* 1.2089

* 1.2090That all the Articles of wrongs declared in this Parliament against any person, may be duely determined by Commissions by the Kings Justices and other Lords, and that the Judgements given in this Par∣liament be not repealed by Brokers about the King.* 1.2091

[unspec 181] * 1.2092The King will do by the advice of his Councel what shall be best, saving to every Town his liberties.* 1.2093

* 1.2094They requ••re the King to have good regard for the government of the Realm, and that all profits of the Crown may be imployed to the Kings honour.* 1.2095

[unspec 182] * 1.2096The King as next above, will do for the good government, his own profit, and ease of the people.

* 1.2097That such as shall of their own authority lay new Impositions with∣out assent of Parliament, may lose life, member, and other forfeitures.

Let the Common Law heretofore used run.

[unspec 183] * 1.2098A long Bill against the Broakers•• and corrupt recovery of Religi∣ous persons by the taking of Sheriffs, that any notwithstanding such Recoveries may have tryall,* 1.2099 and upon the matter found those religi∣ous

persons to be punished therefore,* 1.2100 as therein is contained, with ma∣ny other matters touching the same.* 1.2101

[unspec 184] The Law therein heretofore used shall be kept.

That all Wapentakes,* 1.2102 and Hundreds let to farm may be repealed, and none hereafter to be granted; and that all Bayliffs may be suffici∣ent and able.* 1.2103

[unspec 185] The Statutes made therefore shall be kept.

That remedy may be had so as there may be reasonable warning given, for the holding of Wapentakes and Hundreds.* 1.2104

The Statutes therefore made shall be kept.* 1.2105

[unspec 186] That Presentments may be made but twice in the year in Leets or great Wapentakes.* 1.2106

That none but such as be resiant do come to any Wapentake,* 1.2107 or Hundred.

There are Statutes provided therefore.

Against Bailiffs of Markets and Fairs,* 1.2108 who attach men out of their Jurisdictions.

There are Statutes made therefore.

Against Bailiffs being Farmers of Wapentakes or Hundreds,* 1.2109 and thereby procure plaints in other mens Names, and sue great sums, by dividing the same into less sums.* 1.2110

[unspec 189] Let them hold themselves to the Statutes.

Petitions exhibited by the Clergy,* 1.2111 and their Answers.

[unspec 190] That all consultations may readily be granted in the suit for tithes of Silva cedua,* 1.2112 and that no Attachment do ensue the same.

A Consultation granted doth suffice,* 1.2113 and if need be, there may be a special clause for Prohibitions granted,* 1.2114 or to be granted.

[unspec 191] That the Ordinary may according to the Ecclesiastical laws punish such as do fraudulently procure consultations.* 1.2115

[unspec 192] That in matters touching the punishing of the soul, the Kings Prohi∣bition may cease,* 1.2116 or a Consultation be granted.

[unspec 193] That in demands of Pensions by one Church from another, no prohi∣bition be granted.* 1.2117

The Justices shall meet in the presence of certain Bishops,* 1.2118 who shall take order therein to content.

[unspec 194] In a Case of Tithes upon objection that the tithes exceed the fourth part of the value of the Church,* 1.2119 a prohibition is granted against the Canonical sanction.

[unspec 195] That the Kings Purveyors take up of the Clergy, and cause them also to make carriage for the King against their traditions,* 1.2120 and Statutes therefore made.

[unspec 196] That if the matter of Tithes under the names of Cattailes be depend∣ing before any temporal Judge,* 1.2121 that the Ecclesiastical Judge, affirming the contrary shall decide the same.

[unspec 197] That upon any conditional consultation the Ecclesiastical Judge may take upon him the very true understanding thereof,* 1.2122 and so proceed there∣in.

[unspec 198] * 1.2123That no man shall have any Prohibition unless he do bring to the Chancellor the Libel signed with the Judges seals before whom it is hanging, for the more perspicuity thereof.

[unspec 199] * 1.2124That no Clerk, or his servant being with him, be arrested by any Off••cer, being in the Church-yard or other sacred place, or in carrying the Communion to any man.* 1.2125

[unspec 200] The King granteth the same, so as none do keep himself in the Sanctuary by covin.

* 1.2126The Commons of the Town of Calice pray that the Staple may only be holden there.

* 1.2127The King granteth that it shall be holden there, and no where else in the parts beyond the seas, as well of all Staple-ware,* 1.2128 as of Lead, Tin, Worsted, Butter, Cheese, Feathers, &c.

Note in the Request next above was said, then when the Staple stood there upon all Rodes forth by the Captain, the Mayor of the Staple fu••nished him forth of the Merchants and their servants to the number of One hundred Bill-men,* 1.2129 and Two hundred Archers, without any wages.

[unspec 201] * 1.2130That the old Charter of Mahant Countess of Artois, and confirmed by the King, may be allowed, except the trial of land, and liberties of Staple.

* 1.2131The King will be hereof advised.

[unspec 202] * 1.2132That in stead of Baily-Eskmins, and Cornmans granted in their old Charter, they may have a Mayor and twelve Aldermen, and the Mayor one of the twelve at their election, as in London.* 1.2133 And where the Mayor heretofore without any charge had Two hundred pounds fee, that he may have but one hundred pounds, bea••ing the charge of six men, as every Alderman now doth.

* 1.2134They shall have such Mayor and Aldermen, so as they be English∣men, and to bear the reputation of the payments and such like charges of the Town; towards the bearing of which they shall have the Office of Wine, Beer and Ale, the Stallage of Drapers•• Mercers, and Butchers, the Pickage in the Market, all Issues, Fines, Profits and Amerciaments of the Mayors Court, excepting to the King the Fin••s of Strayes,* 1.2135 and bloodshed, and Escheats of lands and goods; They to be discharged of all Watches and Ward, but only before their houses.

[unspec 203] Many other liberties are also to the same Townsmen of Calice grant∣ed, worthy to be seen.

* 1.2136The Commons after the delivery of the Bill aforesaid, required that they might be executed. That done, the Chancellor willed the Com∣mons to sue their Writs for their Fees according to the Custom. After that the Bishops arised,* 1.2137 and took their leaves of the King. And so this Parliament ended at Eltham, the which continued from day to day from the beginning unto this present Thursday, t••e sixth of Iuly, in the whole ten weeks and more.

Anno Quinquagesimo Edwardi Tertii. Rot. Parliamenti tent. apud Westm. die Lunae prox. post Festum Sancti Georgii, Anno regni Regis Edwardi Tertii post Conquestum Angliae quin∣quagesimo, & Franciae tricesimo.

Commons Petitions.

CY apres ensuyent les petitions bailles au Parlament per les Communes ove les responces faictes a icellis in le Parliament.* 1.2138

Pour la Cittie de Londres.* 1.2139

A nostre Sieur le Roy, & a son bon Conseil, monstrent les lieges Maior, Aldermannes & Communes de la Cittie de Londres, que come ils au plusieurs fois persuis es divers Parlements davoir considera∣tion come ils sont empouris & aneautiz per cause que leurs Franchises per lay & ses nobles progenitors a eux grants•• & confirmes luer sont re∣straints,* 1.2140 & en grande parte tolles, & ore al darrain Parlement tenus a Westm. leur afuest rendres, que ilz duisiont declarer leur gravances en special, & ils aurent bon remedie: desque grevances entre divers sont,* 1.2141 que chacun estranger poet demeurer en la dicte Cittie, & tener hostiel, & estre Brocour & vendre & aicheter tous maniers marchandises a retaile,* 1.2142 & estranger vendre, & estranger pour revendre a grand en cherussement de les merchandises, & de faire leur demeure outre 40 jours, la ou en temps passe nul estranges Marchant, nul de•• Cestes points solint user, encountre les franchises de la dicte Cittie, dont ceux heurs annes est uses; per queulx grevances les Merchants de l•• dicte Cittie sont grande∣ment empoueris, en la native empaire, & les privites de la terre per les audicts estranges discouers a vos enemies per Spies,* 1.2143 & autres estrangers en leur hostiels resceus: plaise a treshault & tresgratiouse Sieur, nostre Sieur le Roy & a son bon Counseil en enure de charite, en ce presente ordiner, que les estranges Merchants soient de cestes auant dits points re∣straints, & que les leiges Mayor, Aldermannes & Communes de la dite Cittie puisent enjoyir leur ditz franchises, nient contrerayant aucun esta∣tute ou Ordinance de temps passe faict a la contraire.* 1.2144

Le Roy de sa grace especial agraunts,* 1.2145 que south condition quilz mettent la dite Cittie soubs bon Gonnernaille al honneur de luy & profit de son Royalme,* 1.2146 que desormais nul estranger tient hostiel ne soit brocour ne ven∣dre aucuns marchandises a retaille deins la dicte Cittie ou les souburbs de celle,* 1.2147 nyant contrestant acune statutes ou ordenance faits alencontre, salves aux marchants de Hans d' Allemaine les franchises a eulx grants, & Confirmes per les Roix ses progenitors.

* 1.2148Anno 50. Edw. 3. The Commons of the County of Devon for divers oppressions done by the Officers of Staneery by colour of their Liberties, require the King by Parliament, to explain the grant to them made; the like do the Commons of the County of Cornwall•• Ha∣ctenus antea, the particular branches whereof are abridged her•• next under written out of the Record, Ut sequitur; For redress of divers Ex∣tortions, and Oppressions,* 1.2149 Grievances, faitz per les esteyners & les Mi∣nistres de esteinerye de le County de Cornwal, per colour de les franchises A eux graunts &c. Les Commons del dit Countie priont declaracion de ditz Chartres & franchises, de Article, & que soit enquire des usages: Les Articles issint ensuent per les parols del chartre.

* 1.2150Omnes Stannatores operantes in Stannariis illis quae sunt dominica nostra, dum operantur in iisdem Stannariis liberi sunt, &c. Ita quod non respondeant de alique placito se•• querela infra praed. Stannarios emer∣gentibus, nisi coram Custode Stannariorum; exceptis placitis terrae, vitae & membri; nec recedant ab operationibus nisi per summonitionem dicti Custod. & sint quieti de alius Tallagiis, Theoloniis, Stallagiis, auxiliis, & aliis custumis quibuscun{que} in portibus, fereis, & mercatis infra Comi∣tat. praed. de bonis suis propriis.

* 1.2151Operantes in Stannariis illis & dum operantur in eisdem Stannariis, serra entend. de operariis laborantibus duntaxit in Stannariis illis sine dolo & fraude, & non de aliis, nec alibi operantibus.

* 1.2152Si eusront a••llours oustre demesn que fuerunt soilement Signior le Roy, averont ••icts les priviledges? &c.

Per auters parols in le Charter an general scope semble deesse done, & per ceo les customes serra consider, & le gardein de ce Lestei∣ner ne suffra nul ordeur del dit estangerie fover en pres ne autre foyes, neve abate autre boyes, ou autre mesons, ne de tower eue ou cours da ewe per malice, & si ils ne voile obeier gardein il ceo monstracy toft al grand Councel le Roy.

* 1.2153Com. les Justices assignes les ferra le dit enquiry des customes, & per queux Jurors; vid. si per forreins solement, au per esteniers sole∣ment, vel per ambideuz?

* 1.2154Ou le grand counseil serra avise, prise, & records en eyre evidences, & remembrances & treasury le Roy serra examine, & evidences queux estyners ount serra regarde.

* 1.2155Si le gardein tiendra plea de chose surdant enter esteinier & for∣rein••r, de querela surdant ailours que en les leux ou ils sont overunt, Le checune par••e deins le dit countez?

* 1.2156Cest Article serra extende solement accordant as Parols del Chartre, scilicet, in locis ubi iidem operarii operantur, & nemy ailours, ne en autre manere.

* 1.2157Touchant le imprisoment de esteyners offendant on le castle de Lo∣stuthiel, & non alibi, & le delivery de eux, & nosment pur ceo que le nust per plusors & auters prisons per arrerages d' accompt, en Lostu∣thiel lou ils ount grand liberty.

* 1.2158Soit enquire per les Iustices que serra assigns de enquirer per le au∣thority ils y fount einssi est cest enquest retorne soit declarer estre special, sil y besoigne.

Anno Quinquagesimo Edwardi Tertii, Secunda Pars. Summonitio Parliamenti. Rex charissimo filio suo Ricardo Principi Wal∣liae,* 1.2159 Duci Cornubiae, & Com Cestriae, &c. apud VVestm. primo Decembris

• JOhanni Regi Castellae & Legio∣nis, Ducis Lanc.
• Edmondo Com Cantabrigiae.
• Ricardo Com. Arundel.
• Thomae de Woodstock Consta∣bular. Angliae.
• Edmondo de Mortuo mari Com. Marchiae.
• Thomae de Bello Campo Com. Warr.
• Hugo. de Courtney, Com. Devon.
• Hugoni Com. Stafford.
• Gilberto de Umfrav••l, Com. de Anegos.
• Willielmo Com. Suff.
• Willielmo de Monte acuto, Com. Salop.
• Henrico Piercie Marescallo An∣gliae.
• Willielmo de Latimer.
• Willielmo Bardolf.
• Guidoni Br••an.
• Rogero de Bello Campo.
• Johanni de Clinton.
• Gilberto de Talbot.
• Willielmo Boterax.
• Johanni de Warr.
• Henrico de Scroop.
• Johanni de Nevill de Raby.
• Thomae Roos de Hamelake.
• Rico. de Stafford.
• Reginaldo Grey de Ruthin.
• Johanni Grey de Codenore.
• Henrico de Gray de Shirland
• Nicho. Burnell.
• Willielmo Zouch de Harringworth
• Rogero de Clifford.
• Almarico de Sancto Amando.

Anno Qunquagesimo primo Edwardi Tertii. The Parliament holden at Westminster, the Fifteen of S. Hilary, in the One and fiftieth Year of Edward the Third.

[unspec 1] * 1.2160IN the Fifteen of S. Hilary, being Tuesday next after the Conversion of S. Paul, the year aforesaid, was the first day of the Parliament: At what time the noble and puissant Richard Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwal, and Earl of Chester, together with the Bishops, Lords, Justices, Commons, and others summoned to this Parliament, assembled to the Palace at Westminster in the Painted Chamber;* 1.2161 where the Prince sitting in the Kings own place, in the absence of the King, being partly diseased, the King sent thither his Letters-Patents to the said Prince to begin the Parliament.

[unspec 2] * 1.2162The Commission or said Letters-Patents made to the said Prince.

[unspec 3] After the reading of which Commission, the Bishop of S. Davids being Chancellor,* 1.2163 at the commandment of the said Prince then and there President, continued the said Parliament until the next day at nine of the clock in the morning, for that divers of the Lords and Commons were not then come.

[unspec 4] * 1.2164The next day the Prince, Bishops, Lords and Commons assembled in the place aforesaid, where the said Chancellor began his long Oration with S. Paul, viz. Libenter suffertis insipientes, and applied it, That being wise, desired to hear him the contrary.

[unspec 5] * 1.2165He proceeded with Scripture; as, that every Messenger bringing joyful news, is welcomed: Thereby proving that he should be so, for that he brought joyful news of the Kings good recovery of a dangerous sickness.

[unspec 6] * 1.2166By the which he shewed, that God loved the King, and Realm: The King; for that, quos diligo castigo: The King by the Psalmist saying, Uxor tua sicut vitis abundans in lateribus; and thereby sheweth, that for children, no Christian Prince was so happy; and confirmeth the said happiness by the above saying, Et videas filios filiorum, which the King saw.

[unspec 7] That God thereby loved the Realm, he proved by the recovery of so renowned a Prince; and that his recovery to be the Fiftieth year of his Reign, the year of Jubile, the year of joy, for that he would thereby impart to his said Subjects as well spiritual as temporal or bodily comforts.

[unspec 8] He then by the similitude, That if the head be sound, and some particular member of the body diseased, that the said infected member can receive no vertue or salve from the head; inferreth, that as the King being the sound head, and willing to shew grace and favor to the Subjects the members, the infected with vice cannot receive the same.

And therefore perswaded such as would be partakers thereof, to con∣form themselves thereafter by having love, without which he proveth by S. Paul, that nothing doth avail.

[unspec 9] He then turneth his speech to the Lords, enlarging the cause where∣by they were to think that the King dearly loved them;* 1.2167 forasmuch as at their requests, since the last Parliament, the King had advanced Richard (there present) to be Prince of Wales.

[unspec 10] He then shewed what cause they had to embrace the said Prince, by offering to him, as the Princes of Cullen did to Christ, all honor, by throwing abroad money according to the order of the Pagans at the coming of their Prince, by offering gold in token of riches and renown, and myrrh in token of his honorable scepter.

[unspec 11] He further sheweth, that the same Prince should in their hands and hearts without all rancor be embraced, and no otherwise then Simeon did Christ, for that they had now seen that which long they had longed for, and therein shewed how they should obey him as the Vicar and Legat of God,* 1.2168 that they might see the true peace in Israel,* 1.2169 viz. in England, the inheritance of God; whereof, after so great victories, was great hope.

[unspec 12] The cause of the Parliament he sheweth to be,* 1.2170 for that the French under colour of Truce granted by the King at the mediation of the Pope, and yet enduring, had allied himself with the Spaniards and Scots the Kings enemies,* 1.2171 and had prepared puissant and great Armies, thereby conspiring to blot out the English tongue and Nation: wherein the King willed to have their faithful counsel.* 1.2172 Wherefore the Chan∣cellor willed them to go together, and give a speedy answer.

[unspec 13] After this, Sir Robert de Ashton the Kings Chamberlain declared, That he was to move them from the King for the profit of the Realm.* 1.2173 The which words percase lay not in the Bishops mouth, for that they touched the Pope,* 1.2174 viz. By protesting first, that the King was ready to do all that ought to be done for the Pope: But for that divers usur∣pations were done by the Pope to the King, his Crown and Realm, as by particular Bill in this Parliament should be shewed, the King re∣quireth them to seek redress.

[unspec 14] Receivers of petitions for England,* 1.2175 Ireland, France, and Scotland.

[unspec 15] Receivers of petitions for Gascoin and other places beyond the seas, and of the Isles.

[unspec 16] Tryers of petitions for England, &c. as above.

T [unspec 17] ryers of petitions for Gascoin, &c. as above.

[unspec 18] After this, the Commons were willed to repair to the Chapter house of the Abbey of Westminster to treat of these matters,* 1.2176 and how money might be best levied thereto; and certain Lords there named were appointed from time to time to confer with the Commons for their better help.* 1.2177

[unspec 19] The Lords and Commons grant to the King towards his great charges Four pence of every poll,* 1.2178 man or woman, passing the age of fourteen years, only Beggers excepted.

[unspec 20] The Commons request, that the King would appoint two Earls and

two Barons, to receive as well their Subsidy,* 1.2179 as the Subsidy of the Clergy, and the Subsidy of Woolls granted the last Parliament, so as the same be imployed upon the Wars,* 1.2180 and that the High Treasurer do in no wise meddle therewith.

[unspec 21] * 1.2181Afterwards, when it was declared to how great a sum the wages of those four Treasurers would amount unto, the Commons then required that the High Treasurer might then be doer therein to the use of the Wars.* 1.2182

[unspec 22] * 1.2183After the two and twentieth of February, certain Bishops and Lords, the Chancellor, Treasurer, and Keeper of the Privy Seal, and all the Justices by the Kings appointment went to Sheen, where the King lay sick, and there in their presence the Articles of the Kings general par∣don as ensueth were read,* 1.2184 with other answers made to the Petitions of the Commons, as hereafter follow, whereunto the King agreeth, and willed that they should the next day be read in the House, and to make the same the last day of Parliament:* 1.2185 the which was done the next day, being the three and twentieth day of February, by authority of the King, and of the said President.

Petitions of the Commons, with their Answers.

[unspec 23] The Print touching the Liberties of the Church,* 1.2186 the great Char∣ter, and the Charter of the Forrest, cap. 1, 2, 3. agreeth with the Re∣cord in effect, but not in form.

[unspec 24] The Print as touching the general Pardon,* 1.2187 cap. 3. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 25] Divers Articles of pardon which are comprised in the Pardon afore∣said.

[unspec 26] That all persons and Corporations may have the pardon freely with∣out paying any thing for the Great Seal.* 1.2188

[unspec 27] * 1.2189 Such as for Felonies are to sue, shall do the same before the Nativi∣ty of S. Iohn, and pay the Fees onely.

That such as owe unto the King, may upon their Account be allowed of all such Loans as are due to them,* 1.2190 or to any of their Ancestors.

[unspec 28] The Treasurers and Barons shall make allowance of due debt.

[unspec 29] * 1.2191That title of prescription of any liberties may as well be allowed, as if it were by grant,* 1.2192 and that prescription may be from the Coronati∣on of the King.

The King by advice will do herein as he shall think best.

That the Justices of Peace do not enquire of any Articles which are to be redressed in any Lords Leet,* 1.2193 but only of the peace, and of Labourers, and that they hold their Sessions four times a year.

The Statutes heretofore made, cannot stand if this be granted.

That the Patent of Reynold Chambre for being Water-Bailiff of the Thames,* 1.2194 may be revoked, for that thereby he suffereth kiddles, trinks, and other unlawful nets to be laid,* 1.2195 and cast in the said River of Thames.

The Chancellor calling to him the Citizens of London,* 1.2196 the Consta∣ble of the Tower, and Reynold Newport shall take Order therein.

[unspec 31] The Citizens of London pray that the King will confirm to them

their liberties f••r punishing all misdemeanours in Southwark,* 1.2197 and that Commandment be given that the Marshal do not intermedd••e within the part of Southwark which is called Gildable.

The King cannot do it without doing wrong to others.* 1.2198

[unspec 32] The Citizens of London require the confirmation of the Kings Letters Patents made to them,* 1.2199 that no stranger should sell any Merchandise, or ware, to any other stranger, to the end that the same should be sold again.

The very words of the Patent.

[unspec 33] The King will be thereof informed. * 1.2200

[unspec 34] The same Citizens prayed that they place and displace a Coroner amongst themselves,* 1.2201 answering unto the King what belongeth there∣unto.

The King will not depart from his ancient right.* 1.2202

[unspec 35] That no Alien do remain within the Realm during the Warrs,* 1.2203 unless he be a Merchant, or Artificer, and that no Englishman become any Farmer to any Alien without Licence; In which Act they protest that of Temporal things, they owe obeisance to none but to the King.* 1.2204

The King by advice will take order therein.

That all Provisors of things from Rome,* 1.2205 and their Ministers may be out of the Kings protection.

The Pope hath promised redresse, the which if he do not, the Laws therein shall stand.* 1.2206

[unspec 37] That new perambulations of the Forrest may be made according to the old bounds,* 1.2207 out of which if any Forrester do attach a man, that the attached may have his writ of false Imprisonment.

Many Counties are not grieved, wherefore let such as be, shew their plaint, and they shall be heard.* 1.2208

[unspec 38] That it may be declared what Pleas the Marshal shall hold, and that prescription may be as well allowed before the Marshall,* 1.2209 as before others the Kings Justices.

They shall hold such as have been in the times of the Kings Progeni∣tors.* 1.2210

[unspec 39] That no man be impeached for hunting within the purley,* 1.2211 or with∣out the bound of the Forrest, and that there be levied no assert∣ments.

The Charter of the Forrest shall be kept,* 1.2212 and to the Assart, the de∣mand is unreasonable.

[unspec 40] That as well the Priest that taketh unreasonable wages,* 1.2213 as the giver thereof, may either forfeit double to the King,* 1.2214 and that the same may be tried before the Kings Justices.

[unspec 41] The Statute therefore made shall be executed. * 1.2215

That the next heirs of the Kings Wards,* 1.2216 may have the Wards lands in farm.

There is a Statute therefore made.* 1.2217

[unspec 42] That none of the Kings Officers be maintainers of any quarrels within their Countries,* 1.2218 on pain to lose their Offices, and to answer dou∣ble to the party grieved.

The King hath forbidden his Officers so to do,* 1.2219 and if any be grieved he shall be heard.

[unspec 43] * 1.2220That if any religious person taketh the profits of any lands, whereby it may be thought to be within the compass of the Statute de Religiosis, that then the King or chief Lord may enter upon the same.

* 1.2221The King intendeth not to change the Laws.* 1.2222

[unspec 44] That the Statutes now made be not repealed but by assent of Parlia∣ment,* 1.2223 and that the Statute of Purveyors may be executed.

They cannot; and for Purveyors, the Law made shall stand.

[unspec 45] * 1.2224That the Knights fees for coming to the Parliament may be levied of the whole County,* 1.2225 as well within Liberties as without, except Cities and Towns, and the bound Tenants of such as come by Writ to the Parliament.

* 1.2226Let it be as it hath been used.

[unspec 46] That no Ordinance be made at the petition of the Clergy without assent of Parliament,* 1.2227 and that no man be bound by any their Consti∣tutions made for their advantage.* 1.2228

* 1.2229Let this be more specially declared.

[unspec 47] That such as have view of Frankpledge, may have the correction of Taverners.* 1.2230

* 1.2231It is no Article thereof.

[unspec 48] That none of the Commons be appointed any Collector of this Subsidy.* 1.2232

* 1.2233The King granteth it.

[unspec 49] That the protection of such as lie at Calice,* 1.2234 or about Picardy, only to delay such as sue them, may be repealed, and no such from henceforth granted.

* 1.2235Let the Kings Council be informed of such covin, it shall be redressed.

[unspec 50] That certain Engines used to the destruction of Fish,* 1.2236 and called Wonderchone, in the manner of a Drag, being used in Havens and Creeks, may be forbidden.

* 1.2237Commission to certain to enquire and to certifie, shall be made, whereupon order shall be taken therein.

[unspec 51] * 1.2238They prayen remedy against such Debtors, as to defraud their Creditors, make Feoffments by covin, and thereupon flie into Sanctuary.* 1.2239

* 1.2240Upon the finding of such Feoffments to be so made, the Credi∣tors shall have execution of such Lands, as though no such Feoffments were made.

[unspec 52] * 1.2241That the King would pardon all Pyracies and Felonies done upon the Sea, except such as be impeached of the death of Sir Henry de la Hay, or of such as be impeached at the suit of the party.

* 1.2242The King will shew pardon where him liketh.

[unspec 53] * 1.2243That divers having in their Charters. That no Senescal•• Marescal, or Clerk of the Market do intermeddle within their L••berties, are thereby little the better, for that those Office••s do intermeddle, for that there wanteth these words, ••am in praesentia nostra, quàm alibi; that therefore it be commanded that none of those Officers do intermeddle.

* 1.2244The King would have them to be allowed according to Law and reason,* 1.2245 as it hath been heretofore used.

[unspec 54] The like motion is made, as is contained in 50 E. 3. tit. 184.

No Tenant ought to be received to counterplead his own conus••nce.* 1.2246

[unspec 55] That no Customs of Woollen clothes granted in 44 E. 3. be paid, unless the same be fulled. * 1.2247

The King hath commanded that no Woollen clothes be carried out of the Realm before they be fulled,* 1.2248 and that no Customs be paid be∣fore such fulling.

[unspec 56] That such Loans as were made in the time of Thomas Brantingham Bishop of Exeter and Treasurer of England,* 1.2249 now be paid.

[unspec 57] It shall be so soon as may be.

That no Tithe be paid for Sea-coals.* 1.2250

[unspec 58] It shall be as it hath been. * 1.2251

That no Fines be taken for any Writs according to the Great Charter Nulli vendemus,* 1.2252 &c.

[unspec 59] Let it be according to the discretion of the Chancellor,* 1.2253 as it hath been.

That no Knight, Esquire, or other be appointed to be Sheriffs,* 1.2254 E∣scheators, Coroners, Collectors, or such like, after his age of 60 years.

The King will do herein as him shall please.* 1.2255

[unspec 60] That all Charters heretofore granted may be allowed and confirmed, * 1.2256 albeit they never were before.

They shall be allowed as duly heretofore hath been.* 1.2257

[unspec 61] The Commons of Essex and Hertford pray,* 1.2258 as in 50 E. 3. tit. 151.

The King shewed favor at the first Parliament, a••d so will as need shall be.* 1.2259

[unspec 62] That every person of what sex soever, being professed of any Religion, * 1.2260 and continuing the same habit to the age of fifteen years, may upon the trial of the same in any of the Kings Courts, be in Law utterly debarred of all inheritance, albeit he hath a Dispensation from Rome; against which Dispensations is the chief grief.

The King and the Lords will provide therefore.* 1.2261

[unspec 63] That some provision may be made tha•• Herring may be better cheap,* 1.2262 being now grown to an excessive price.

Indifferent and able men by Commission shall see the price,* 1.2263 and enquire of the causes, and certifie the same, whereupon order shall be taken.

[unspec 64] The Commons of Devon desire,* 1.2264 That upon the return of the Com∣mission touching the Customs of the Stannary there, being now done in the Chancery, that the rest of the liberties of the Stannery may be declared according to the promise of the last Parliament, and that the same be made in Letters-Patents.

[unspec 65] Richard Prince of Wales prayeth,* 1.2265 That the Declaration made in the last Parliament as touching the Stanneries in Devon and Cornwal, may be revoked; considering that the same was made, the Prince nor any of his Councel, or any other the Officers being called or made privy thereto.* 1.2266

[unspec 66] Such as were for the County of Devon do pray that they may answer to such as alleadge that the said County should seek to hinder the profit of the said Prince.* 1.2267

* 1.2268The Circumstance shall be examined by the Councel of the King and Prince,* 1.2269 and thereupon Order shall be taken.

[unspec 67] The Counties of Leicester, and Northampton, Huntington and Bed∣ford, complain upon the erection of three Mills upon the high stream of the River of S. Ives,* 1.2270 whereby neither Ships nor Boats can passe, and whereby they surround all the grounds about the Towns of Buckten, Brampton, Gormercester, Hemeford, and Huntington.

[unspec 68] * 1.2271 Let the Statute in such case provided be executed.

* 1.2272The County of Warwick desire that the Goalhouse in Warwick being very ruinous may be repaired with the profits of the County aforesaid, by the hands of the Sheriffs.

* 1.2273Let them sue to the Treasurer and other of the Councel to have redress.

[unspec 69] * 1.2274That none such as passe over Wools or have Ships on the Sea be accounted Customers of weighers of Wools.

The King will appoint such Customers as shall please him.

[unspec 70] * 1.2275The Heirs and Tennants of the land of chief Taxers of the fifteen, do pray, that they may be taxed by the Barons of the Exchequer ac∣cording to the old rate upon the view thereof,* 1.2276 without bringing any Writ therefore.

The Taxation being once reasonably made should seem to con∣tinue.* 1.2277

[unspec 71] * 1.2278The Print as touching Frizes, cap. 8. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 72] Divers Counties adjoyning upon the River of Severn,* 1.2279 do desire remedy for the course of the same River, between Worcester and Bri∣stow, which is so straitned, as that the grounds thereabouts are there∣by surrounded, that Ships and Boats cannot passe, and many drowned in their beds.

* 1.2280Let certain Lords be appointed to hear and determine this matter.

[unspec 73] That if it shall happen any man or boy to be drowned by a fall out of a ship,* 1.2281 or boat, the Vessel shall be no Deodand.

Being upon the Sea it shall be adjudged no Deodand, but being upon a fresh River,* 1.2282 the King will shew favour.

[unspec 74] * 1.2283That every man may be received to prove his age, and to sue livery by the inspection of his body, and other sufficient wayes, where it is not returned by Office.

* 1.2284The Chancellor by the sight of the bodies of such Heirs and of Of∣fices returned, shall do what shall seem best to be done.

[unspec 75] That the Lord Latimer being in the last Parliament by untrue sug∣gestions deprived of his Offices,* 1.2285 and of the Privie Councel, may be by authority of Parliament restored thereto again.* 1.2286

[unspec 76] * 1.2287The King granteth thereunto at the prayers of certain Bishops, Lords and of the Commons.

[unspec 77] Iohn de Hankword Knight requireth of the King such Charter of Pardon as was granted to Sir Robert Knowls.* 1.2288

Sir Iohn Clifford Knight requireth the like.

[unspec 78] * 1.2289 The King meaneth, and will shew favour to them when he pleaseth.

* 1.2290That the Statute of Provisors made at any time may be executed,

and that remedy may be had against such Cardinals as have within the Provinces of Canterbury and York purchased any Reservations with the Clause of Ante ferri,* 1.2291 to the value of Twenty or Thirty thousand Scats of Gold, against the Popes Collector,* 1.2292 who was wont to be an English-man, and now is a meer French residing in London, and con∣veyeth yearly to the Pope Twenty thousand marks, or Twenty thou∣sand pounds, and who this year gathereth the First-fruits of all Bene∣fices whatsoever.* 1.2293

[unspec 79] The means to meet with these Reservations and Novelties, are to command all Strangers to depart the Realm during the wars;* 1.2294 That no English-man may become their Farmors, or do send to them any money without special licence,* 1.2295 on pain to be out of the Kings pro∣tection.

The Statutes and Ordinances therefore made shall be observed.* 1.2296

Petitions of the Clergy, with their Answers.

[unspec 80] That upon Prohibition for Sylva Cedua,* 1.2297 Consultations may be readily granted.

[unspec 81] The Law heretofore reasonably used shall continue.

The print touching the proceeding after a Consultation,* 1.2298 Cap. 4. in effect agreeth with the Record, but not in form.

[unspec 82] That touching pensions claimed by one Church or Benefice out of another,* 1.2299 there may no Prohibition be granted, and that the definition thereof may be only in the Ordinaries.

The King will make search in his Common-place Treasury,* 1.2300 or els∣where, and thereafter will therein deal.

[unspec 83] That of every Consultation conditional,* 1.2301 the Ordinary may of himself take upon him the true understanding thereof, and proceed therein accordingly.* 1.2302

The King cannot depart with his right,* 1.2303 but to yield to his Subjects according to Law.

[unspec 84] The print touching the Arrests of Priests,* 1.2304 Cap. 5. agreeth with the Record in effect, but not in form.

[unspec 85] Touching the Bishop of Winchester,* 1.2305 and matters by him attempted to be reformed, Order was, that his Temporalties should be seised into the Kings hands.

[unspec 86] This done, the Knights and Burgesses were willed to sue forth their Writs for their Fees;* 1.2306 and so the Parliament made an end.

[unspec 87] The last day of the Parliament, Sir Thomas Hungerford Knight, Speaker of the Parliament,* 1.2307 declared how that during the Parliament he had generally moved the King to pardon all such as were in the last Parliament unjustly convicted,* 1.2308 and how the King willed him to make a speciall Bill therefore, which was done to seven as hereafter ensueth, but no Answer thereto made.

[unspec 88] The Commons moved for a Pardon for Richard Lyons Merchant of London,* 1.2309 and for restitution general.

[unspec 89] They make the like motion to revoke the Judgment against Alice Perrers,* 1.2310 and for her restitution.* 1.2311

The like they make for Iohn de Leicester.

The like they make for Adam de Bury.

[unspec 90] [unspec 91] The like they make for Walter Sporier.

[unspec 92] Iohn Peach of London maketh the like request for himself.

[unspec 93] [unspec 94] William Ellis Burgess of Yarmouth, maketh the like for himself.

[unspec 95] And it is to be remembred, that nothing was answered to the Bill aforesaid, for that the Parliament ended that day.* 1.2312

[unspec 96] The Commons shew,* 1.2313 that whereas Hugh Staffolk of Great Yarmouth was accused of divers extortions in the last Parliament, whereupon Commission was granted to the Earl of Suffolk and Sir Iohn Cavendish Knight, for the enquiries and determining of the same, who so had done, and by eighteen Enquests had found him guiltless, as the same Sir Iohn in open Parliament witnessed,* 1.2314 in which matter more was not done.

* 1.2315I shall desire the Reader to take notice, That in the Parliament-Roll at large of 51 E. 3. n. 25. The Prelates, Dukes, Earls, Barons, Commons, Citizens, Burgesses, and Merchants of England in this Parliament, petition the King not only for a Pardon in generall,* 1.2316 and of Fines and Amerci∣aments before the Iustices of Peace, not yet levied in special; which this Abridgment only toucheth: But they likewise subjoyn thereto this me∣morable Request (totally omitted by the Abridger) which I thought meet here to supply.* 1.2317 That in time to come your said Prelates, Earls, Barons, Commons•• Citizens and Burgesses of your Realm of England may not be henc••forth charged, molested, nor grieved to make Any Common Aid, or sustein any Charge, unless it be by common assent of the Prelates, Dukes, Lords and Barons, and other people of the Commons of your Realm of England, and that in full Parliament: Nor no Imposition put upon their Woolls, Wooll••fells, and Leather, or any the antient Custom; That is to say, of one Sack of Wooll half a Mark, and of three hundred Wooll-fells, half a Mark; and of one Last of Skins one Mark of Custom only; according to the Statute made the 14 year of your Reign;* 1.2318 saving to you the Subsidy granted unto you the last Parliament for a certain time, and not yet levied.

To which last Clause the King then gave this Answer:

And as to that, That no Charge be laid upon the people without Common assent; The King is not at all willing to do it without great Necessity, and for the Defence of the Realm, and where he may do it with Reason. And as to that, That Impositions be not laid upon their Woolls without assent of the Prelates,* 1.2319 Dukes, Earls, Barons, and other people of the Commons of his Realm; There is a Statute already made, which the King wills that it shall stand in its force.

Notes

• * 1.1

  Writ of Sum∣mons.
• * 1.2

  Roger de Morti∣mer attainted of Treason in Parliament, and executed. Barons Judges in Parliament. Earl-Marshal.
• * 1.3

  Simon Bereford attainted of Treason, and executed.
• * 1.4

  Iohn Matravers attainted of Treason.
• * 1.5

  Edmund Earl of Kent.
• * 1.6

  Proclamation. Prescription.
• * 1.7

  Bogo de Bayons Iohn Devarel attainted.
• * 1.8

  Treason. Thomas Gurney William Ogle, for murdering E. 2.
• * 1.9

  Peers Judges in Parliament, Peers.
• * 1.10

  Impeachment discharged. Earl of Kent. Restitution.
• * 1.11

  Insurrection.

  Restitution.
• * 1.12

  Earl of Lan∣caster
• * 1.13

  Earl of Kent.
• * 1.14

  Pardon.
• * 1.15

  Mayor of Lon∣don.
• * 1.16

  Menaces.

  Revenge.

  Pardon.
• * 1.17

  Earl of Kent.
• * 1.18

  Petition to reverse a Judg∣ment in Parli∣ament for Er∣ror.
• * 1.19

  Treason.
• * 1.20

  Restitution.
• * 1.21

  Dower.
• * 1.22

  Wardship.
• * 1.23

  Indempnity.
• * 1.24

  Earl of Arun∣del.
• * 1.25

  Restitution.

  Error.
• * 1.26

  Trial by Peers
• * 1.27

  Mag. Charta.
• * 1.28

  Attainder.

  Parliament.
• * 1.29

  Petition.
• * 1.30

  Wil. Montacute. Reward of good service.
• * 1.31

  Grant of the King.

  [unspec 15] Tail.
• * 1.32

  Denbigh.
• * 1.33

  Shrewsbury-Castle.
• * 1.34

  Tail.

  [unspec 16] Sir Edward Bohun.
• * 1.35

  Sir Robert Vfford.
• * 1.36

  Sir Iohn Nevil.
• * 1.37

  Sir Tho. Berkly. Treason for murdering a deposed King.
• * 1.38

  Tried in Par∣liament by a Jury.
• * 1.39

  Sir Eubal le Strange.

  Baron and Feme.
• * 1.40

  Restitution.

  Duresse.
• * 1.41

  Release.
• * 1.42

  William la Zouch.

  Baron and Feme.

  Restitution.

  Duresse.
• * 1.43

  Fine.
• * 1.44

  Iohn Clavering.

  Restitution.
• * 1.45

  Tenure.
• * 1.46

  Escuage.
• * 1.47

  Sir Iohn Sherlton, Sir G. de la Pool.
• * 1.48

  Peace.
• * 1.49

  Sheriffs.
• * 1.50

  Commissions.

  Oppressions, Escheators.
• * 1.51

  Cor••ners.
• * 1.52

  Earl of Arundel, Sir Iohn Carleton

  Peace.
• * 1.53

  Justice not to be delayed.
• * 1.54

  Great Seal.
• * 1.55

  Royal command.
• * 1.56

  Sir William Mon∣tacute. Royal command, Indempnity, Murders, Felonies.
• * 1.57

  Recognisance vacated.
• * 1.58

  Chancellor.

  Causes of Parlia∣ment.
• * 1.59

  Guien.
• * 1.60

  Peace.
• * 1.61

  France.
• * 1.62

  Ireland.
• * 1.63

  Kings voyage.
• * 1.64

  French Treaty.
• * 1.65

  Marriage.
• * 1.66

  Commons advice.
• * 1.67

  Lords Committee.
• * 1.68

  Ireland.
• * 1.69

  Kings voyage thi∣ther.
• * 1.70

  Forces sent thi∣ther.
• * 1.71

  All who have lands there to re∣pair thither.
• * 1.72

  Feats of Arms prohibited.
• * 1.73

  King and his Councel.
• * 1.74

  Lawyers and Ju∣stices sent into Ireland.
• * 1.75

  Records searched Ireland.
• * 1.76

  Mainprisors in Parliament.
• * 1.77

  Hugh le Dispencer.
• * 1.78

  Pardon allowed.
• * 1.79

  Queen Isabels Dower.
• * 1.80

  Estates in Parlia∣ment.
• * 1.81

  Felon.
• * 1.82

  Breaker of the Law.
• * 1.83

  Purveyance.
• * 1.84

  Ready Payment.
• * 1.85

  Office.

  Tho. de Ferrers.
• * 1.86

  Marlston Parso∣nage.
• * 1.87

  Abbot of Crow∣land.
• * 1.88

  Sir Tho. Wake.
• * 1.89

  Peace.
• * 1.90

  Sir Wil. de la Z••uch
• * 1.91

  Sir Iohn Grey.

  Peace.
• * 1.92

  Bishop of London.

  Kings Council.
• * 1.93

  Petition for Grace Earl of March.
• * 1.94

  Treason.
• * 1.95

  Tail.
• * 1.96

  Sir Tho. Berkley.
• * 1.97

  Mainprisors dis∣charged.
• * 1.98

  Parliament.
• * 1.99

  Sir Henry Piercy.
• * 1.100

  Service in War and Peace.
• * 1.101

  Release.
• * 1.102

  Workworth Castle.
• * 1.103

  Rochbury.
• * 1.104

  Sir Robert Ben∣hall.
• * 1.105

  Will. and Iohn Clapton.
• * 1.106

  Rioters fined in Parliament.
• * 1.107

  Sureties for good behavi∣our.
• * 1.108

  Merchants Reprisal.
• * 1.109

  Duke of Bra∣bant.
• * 1.110

  Wools.

  Councel.
• * 1.111

  King and Councel.
• * 1.112

  Proclamation.
• * 1.113

  Weapons, Arms, Games, prohibited.
• * 1.114

  Parliaments disturbance. Causes of Parliament.
• * 1.115

  Chancellor.
• * 1.116

  Voyage to the Holy Land.
• * 1.117

  Breach of Laws and Peace.
• * 1.118

  Bishops and Clergies an∣swer.
• * 1.119

  Consult by themselves.

  The Earls and great men by themselves.
• * 1.120

  The Record is, Les di••z Countz Barons & Grauntz, per eux mesme••: Great men•• not Common.
• * 1.121

  Grantz.

  Great Men see •• E. 3. n 3.
• * 1.122

  Peace.
• * 1.123

  Justices of Peace.
• * 1.124

  Constables.

  Malefactors apprehended.
• * 1.125

  Hu•• and Cry.
• * 1.126

  Excommuni••cation.
• * 1.127

  Peace-break∣ers.
• * 1.128

  Obligations.
• * 1.129

  Lords and Commons but one H••use.
• * 1.130

  The Record warrants no such thing, but the con∣t••ary; and so doth 6 ••. 3 n 3 next ensuing.
• * 1.131

  Voyage to the Holy Land deferred.
• * 1.132

  French Trea∣ty, Marriage. Parliaments advice.
• * 1.133

  Ireland.
• * 1.134

  Parliament dissolved.
• * 1.135

  Sir Iohn Grey. Sir Wil. de la Zouch.

  Breach of Peace.
• * 1.136

  King and his Councel.
• * 1.137

  Imprison∣ment.
• * 1.138

  Chancellour.
• * 1.139

  Causes of Parliament.
• * 1.140

  French af∣fa••rs and ex∣pedi••ion.
• * 1.141

  Proclamation against wea∣pons and Playes.
• * 1.142

  Parliament ad∣journed.
• * 1.143

  Sc••ts.
• * 1.144

  Th•• Bishops, Lords and Com••ons se∣veral a v••••es, Irish voyage ••efer••ed•• M••n and m••∣••ies th••∣ther.
• * 1.145

  Scots.
• * 1.146

  Aid, Disme, and one Fif∣teen g••anted towards the Wars.
• * 1.147

  Parliament.
• * 1.148

  Parliament adjourned.
• * 1.149

  Sir Ieffery le Scroop.
• * 1.150

  Bali••l King of Scots.
• * 1.151

  Parliaments advice requi∣red t••uching Scotland.
• * 1.152

  Parliament adjourned for absence of M••mbers.
• * 1.153

  New Sum∣mons.
• * 1.154

  Attendance required Archbishops difference a∣bout ca••rying their C••••s••ers.
• * 1.155

  Clergies de∣fault and ab∣sence.
• * 1.156

  Archbishop of Canterbury and his Clergies absence.
• * 1.157

  Parliament reassembled.
• * 1.158

  Petitions.
• * 1.159

  Gascoyne, Ireland, Wales, Islands foreign.
• * 1.160

  Proclamtions against Wea∣pons and Playes.
• * 1.161

  Peace to be kept.
• * 1.162

  Sir Godfrey le Scroop.
• * 1.163

  Committees report and advise.
• * 1.164

  Pope.
• * 1.165

  French King.
• * 1.166

  Wardens of the North.
• * 1.167

  Commons li∣censed to de∣part before the Lords. Parliament dissolved.
• * 1.168

  Great Charter. Forrest.
• * 1.169

  Statutes explaind
• * 1.170

  Justice of the Peace.

  Lawyer, Outlawry.
• * 1.171

  Extracts.
• * 1.172

  Resp.

  Treasury.
• * 1.173

  Pardon, Parliament.
• * 1.174

  Resp.
• * 1.175

  Justices of Peace Fees.

  Resp.
• * 1.176

  Sheriffs to conti∣nue but one year.
• * 1.177

  Resp.

  Chancellor.
• * 1.178

  Sheriffs elected.
• * 1.179

  Justices.
• * 1.180

  False Jurors.

  Maintenance.
• * 1.181

  Excommunicati∣on.
• * 1.182

  Writs.

  Chancery.

  Fees.

  Great Charter.
• * 1.183

  Resp.
• * 1.184

  Bigamy tryall Court Christian.
• * 1.185

  Probate of Wills.

  [unspec 9] Citations.
• * 1.186

  Resp.
• * 1.187

  Justices of Assize.
• * 1.188

  Gaol delivery.
• * 1.189

  Justices.
• * 1.190

  Gaol delivery.
• * 1.191

  Infant.

  Averment.

  Statute.

  Recognisance.

  Resp.
• * 1.192

  Deliverance.
• * 1.193

  Forresters.
• * 1.194

  Coroners.

  Forfei••ure.
• * 1.195

  Resp.

  Extortion.
• * 1.196

  Yarmouth.
• * 1.197

  Resp.
• * 1.198

  Woollen Cloth.
• * 1.199

  Resp.
• * 1.200

  Money exported.
• * 1.201

  Resp.
• * 1.202

  Purveyance.
• * 1.203

  Pardon of debts.
• * 1.204

  Exchequer.
• * 1.205

  Resp.
• * 1.206

  Sheriffs.

  Green-wax.

  Resp.
• * 1.207

  Staple revoked.
• * 1.208

  Merchants.
• * 1.209

  Customs.
• * 1.210

  Justices.
• * 1.211

  Enquiry.

  Felony.
• * 1.212

  Kings Bench.
• * 1.213

  Sir Ieffery le Scroop Chief Justice.
• * 1.214

  Sir Rich. Willoughby
• * 1.215

  Sir Wil. Sharshal.
• * 1.216

  Proclamation.
• * 1.217

  Causes of Parlia∣ment; Peace, Marches defence.
• * 1.218

  Sea guarded.
• * 1.219

  King•• messengers, Kings affairs, Relief.
• * 1.220

  Kings Army and affairs.
• * 1.221

  Kings debts.
• * 1.222

  Kings Honor.
• * 1.223

  Aid.
• * 1.224

  Duke of Cornwal Guardian of England.
• * 1.225

  Aid by the Lords, Commission.
• * 1.226

  Tenths granted by the Lords.
• * 1.227

  Maltolt revoked Wooll.
• * 1.228

  Wards, Prochein-amy.
• * 1.229

  Collusion, Wardship.
• * 1.230

  The Commons will not consent to a new Devise, without confe∣rence with their Countries.
• * 1.231

  Commons answer.
• * 1.232

  Peace, Justices.
• * 1.233

  Sureties.
• * 1.234

  Pardon only by Parliament.
• * 1.235

  Seas guarded, Cinque ports, Sea coasts.
• * 1.236

  Marches guarded.

  Commons de∣mand.
• * 1.237

  General pardon, Aid le Roy.
• * 1.238

  Purveyors, Present pay.
• * 1.239

  Pardon of old Debts,
• * 1.240

  Customes of Wools, Lead, Common assent, Parliament, Resistance, Monies.
• * 1.241

  Bullion, Mint.
• * 1.242

  Navie.
• * 1.243

  Archbish. of Cant.
• * 1.244

  Archbish. of York.
• * 1.245

  Array.
• * 1.246

  Holdernesse, Array.
• * 1.247

  Commissions, Purveyance.
• * 1.248

  Ports, Coin not to be transported.
• * 1.249

  Earl of Richmond, Lord Clifford, Lord Ros Lord Moubray, Sir William Dau∣beny, Residence, North marches defence.
• * 1.250

  Writs of Sum∣mons,
• * 1.251

  Knights gladiis cincti.
• * 1.252

  Archbish••ps Cer∣tificate.
• * 1.253

  Benefices.

  [unspec 19] Aliens.
• * 1.254

  Writs for the Convocation.
• * 1.255

  New Parliament summoned.
• * 1.256

  Duke of Cornwal. Gardian of Eng∣land.
• * 1.257

  Commissioners to begin the Parlia∣ment.
• * 1.258

  Proclamation for the Commissio∣ners to begin and continue the Par∣liament.
• * 1.259

  Commission.
• * 1.260

  Parliament ad∣j••urned from day to day for absence of divers Mem∣bers.
• * 1.261

  Merchants.
• * 1.262

  Mariners.
• * 1.263

  Causes of Parlia∣ment, Kings aid, Sea guarded, Marches defence, Commons request
• * 1.264

  Commons aid upon condition, Lords answer, Kings pleasure.
• * 1.265

  Lords aid grant∣ed.
• * 1.266

  Barony, Tenths.
• * 1.267

  Commons aid conditional.
• * 1.268

  Merchants.
• * 1.269

  Mariners, Cinque-Ports, Ships, Charges.
• * 1.270

  Councels pro∣mise.
• * 1.271

  Mariners Ships, Charges, Clerks.
• * 1.272

  Ships, Portsmouth, Dartsmouth.
• * 1.273

  Admiral Earl Arundel.
• * 1.274

  Winchelsey.
• * 1.275

  Admiral, Earl of Huntingdon.
• * 1.276

  Admiral.

  Ships stayed.
• * 1.277

  Proclamation, Pardons, Sea-coasts.
• * 1.278

  Sir Rich. Talbot. Southampton, Garrison, Wages, Soldiers, Advance-money.
• * 1.279

  Fortification, Charges levied, Contribution.
• * 1.280

  Bp. of Winchester.
• * 1.281

  Prior of S. Swithin
• * 1.282

  Abbot of Hide.
• * 1.283

  Residence, Assistance.
• * 1.284

  Pinaces.
• * 1.285

  Inhabitants resi∣dence, Forfeiture.
• * 1.286

  Serjeants at Arms, Timber, Boards, Indenture.
• * 1.287

  Provisions, Indenture.
• * 1.288

  Governors power
• * 1.289

  Victuals, Purveyance, Sheriff.
• * 1.290

  Barwick, Edinburgh.
• * 1.291

  Merchants, Provisions, Grain, Ra••••s.
• * 1.292

  Kings enemies.
• * 1.293

  Sir Tho. Rooksby•• Edinburgh Cast••e, Sterling.
• * 1.294

  Provisions.

  Barwick.
• * 1.295

  Isle of Wight. Aid, Respite.
• * 1.296

  Residence, Protection, Wars.
• * 1.297

  Provisions.
• * 1.298

  Carisbrook Castle.
• * 1.299

  Kings Butler, Wine, Sir Iohn de Long∣ford.
• * 1.300

  Sir Iohn de Ferrers Iersey, Deputy, Provisions.
• * 1.301

  Bailiff of Iersey.

  [unspec 33] Jurate, Revolt, Porfeiture.
• * 1.302

  Provost of Wells, Temporalties restored.
• * 1.303

  Array.
• * 1.304

  Soldiers.
• * 1.305

  Array, March out of the Counties.
• * 1.306

  Captains, Free-quarter on the Enemy.
• * 1.307

  Clerk, Wages.
• * 1.308

  Nobles, Knights, Merchants, Monies returned.
• * 1.309

  Berwick.
• * 1.310

  Array.
• * 1.311

  Array:
• * 1.312

  Array.
• * 1.313

  Array.
• * 1.314

  Array.

  Captains.
• * 1.315

  Wasts.
• * 1.316

  Aliens.
• * 1.317

  Prior of S. Dennis.
• * 1.318

  Dismes respited.
• * 1.319

  Array.
• * 1.320

  Proclamation.
• * 1.321

  Clerke of the Parliament.
• * 1.322

  Receivers of Pe∣titions.
• * 1.323

  Parliament ad∣journed.
• * 1.324

  Causes of Parlia∣ment.
• * 1.325

  Aid.
• * 1.326

  Commons an∣swer.
• * 1.327

  Aid granted con∣ditionally.
• * 1.328

  Commons Petiti∣ons.
• * 1.329

  Committees, Statute,
• * 1.330

  Statute,
• * 1.331

  Exemplification, Great Seal,
• * 1.332

  Kings stile, Armes, France, Indemnity.
• * 1.333

  Indemnity.
• * 1.334

  Duke of Brabant.
• * 1.335

  Duke of Cornwal,
• * 1.336

  Letters Patents, Enrolment.
• * 1.337

  Clergies Petiti∣ons, Statute.
• * 1.338

  Committees, Flanders,
• * 1.339

  Committee, Merchants, Exchange.
• * 1.340

  Merchants, Prior Aliens.
• * 1.341

  Committees, Defence.
• * 1.342

  Gascoign
• * 1.343

  Island, Sea-coasts.
• * 1.344

  Peace, Covenants, King.
• * 1.345

  Money, Commons.
• * 1.346

  Accounts.
• * 1.347

  Account, Sureties,
• * 1.348

  Account, Sureties.
• * 1.349

  Sureties,
• * 1.350

  Sureties.
• * 1.351

  Sureties.
• * 1.352

  Parliament pro∣rogued.
• * 1.353

  Petitions.
• * 1.354

  Bishops, Customs, Common assent.
• * 1.355

  Commission re∣pealed, Opposer, Exchequer.
• * 1.356

  Respite of Tenths and Fifteens.
• * 1.357

  Sheriff.
• * 1.358

  Peace.
• * 1.359

  Alien.

  Earl of Cambridge created.
• * 1.360

  Duke of Cornwal Custos Angliae, Council.
• * 1.361

  Merchants, Purveyance,
• * 1.362

  Merchants called to Parliament by Writ.
• * 1.363

  Pardons.
• * 1.364

  Pardon, Powder.
• * 1.365

  Array, Soldiers, Scotland.
• * 1.366

  Barwick, Soldiers, Array.
• * 1.367

  Array, Soldiers, Roxsborough-Castle.
• * 1.368

  King of Scots. Archbishop of York, Vacancie.
• * 1.369

  Array, Soldiers.
• * 1.370

  Imprest money.
• * 1.371

  Commission, Justiceship.
• * 1.372

  Array, Garrison, Edinburgh, Sterling.
• * 1.373

  Berwick, Chamberlain, Fees, Victualler:
• * 1.374

  Array, North-marches.
• * 1.375

  Victuals exported, Scotland.
• * 1.376

  Commission, Array, Rebels, Marshal-Law, Pardons, Peace, Truce.
• * 1.377

  Martial Law.
• * 1.378

  Duke of Cornwal Custos Angliae.
• * 1.379

  Councellors of State.
• * 1.380

  Councellor of State.
• * 1.381

  Victuals, Navy.
• * 1.382

  Writ of Summons
• * 1.383

  Causes of Parlia∣ment.
• * 1.384

  Enemies, Peace, Defence, Sea guarded, Subsidy.
• * 1.385

  Proclamation.
• * 1.386

  Victory, Aid.
• * 1.387

  Aid granted.
• * 1.388

  Privy-seal, Kings Letters, Victory, Aid of money.
• * 1.389

  Victory.
• * 1.390

  Aid, Kings Honor.
• * 1.391

  Monies advanced. Woolls.
• * 1.392

  Custom.
• * 1.393

  Subsidy to secure Debts, Letters-Patents.
• * 1.394

  Victuals.
• * 1.395

  Kings Butler.
• * 1.396

  King of Scots.
• * 1.397

  Array.
• * 1.398

  Parsons, Tenths.
• * 1.399

  Sheriff.
• * 1.400

  Carisbrook-Castle, Isle of Wight, Array.
• * 1.401

  Sheriffs, Commissioners.
• * 1.402

  Priors Aliens, Exoneration, Tenths.
• * 1.403

  Hospitals.
• * 1.404

  Sheriffs, Merchants, Council, Wools, Customers.
• * 1.405

  Subsidy respited, Isle of Wight.
• * 1.406

  Woolls.
• * 1.407

  Woolls, Customs
• * 1.408

  Merchants, Woolls, Customs.
• * 1.409

  Sheriff••, Merchants.
• * 1.410

  Merchants, Subsidies, Kings debts dis∣charged.
• * 1.411

  Kings Jewels redeemed.

  Security.
• * 1.412

  Sea guarded, Navy, Iersey and Gernsey.
• * 1.413

  Kings Jewels, Customs assigned, Woolls, Queens Debts.
• * 1.414

  Lords Letter to the King.
• * 1.415

  Council.
• * 1.416

  Sir Iohn Stantens Case.
• * 1.417

  Fine.

  Receit, Voucher, Counter-plea.
• * 1.418

  Petition: Procedendo ad judi∣cium, granted by the Parliament.
• * 1.419

  Petition.
• * 1.420

  Parliament.
• * 1.421

  Clerk of the Parliament.
• * 1.422

  Procedendo ad judi∣cium.

  A Cause adjourn∣ed for difficulty, out of the Com∣mon Pleas into the Parliament, and there adjudg∣ed.
• * 1.423

  Fine.
• * 1.424

  Averment.

  Voucher.

  Baron & Feme.

  Averment.
• * 1.425

  Writ to the Justi∣ces.
• * 1.426

  Clerk of Parlia∣ment.
• * 1.427

  Proclamation.
• * 1.428

  Petitions.
• * 1.429

  Adjournment by reason of sundry Members absence.
• * 1.430

  Causes of Parlia∣ment.

  Subsidy.

  [unspec 5] Voyage Royal.
• * 1.431

  Enemies.

  French King.

  Guyen.
• * 1.432

  Ill Officers
• * 1.433

  Monie.
• * 1.434

  Grievances re∣dressed.
• * 1.435

  Adjournment.
• * 1.436

  Peers tried only by Peers in Par∣liament.

  Committees.
• * 1.437

  Chancellor.

  Treasurer.
• * 1.438

  Liberties.
• * 1.439

  Painted chamber.
• * 1.440

  Archbishops sub∣mission.
• * 1.441

  Triall by Peers.
• * 1.442

  Publike affairs before private.
• * 1.443

  Commons.
• * 1.444

  Magna Charta.
• * 1.445

  Restitution:
• * 1.446

  Officers oaths•• Laws observed, Great Charter.
• * 1.447

  Old debts par∣doned.
• * 1.448

  Accomp••s of all publick Receipts. Inrollment.
• * 1.449

  Ordinance abused repealed.
• * 1.450

  Commissions re∣v••ked, Fines outragious
• * 1.451

  Chancellor and other Officers elected, and sworn in Parlia∣ment.
• * 1.452

  Aid granted upon condition.
• * 1.453

  Petitions granted.
• * 1.454

  Committee of Lords.
• * 1.455

  Clergy.
• * 1.456

  Imprisonment without due Pro∣cess.
• * 1.457

  Churches liber∣ties, Mag. Charta, Oath.
• * 1.458

  Imprisonment, Great Charter.
• * 1.459

  Writ to the B••shop, Capias.
• * 1.460

  Religious houses. Officers force and extortion.
• * 1.461

  Inquisition.
• * 1.462

  Spiritual Court, Usurers, Corporal pain, Probate of Wills, Marriage.
• * 1.463

  Subsidy unevenly levied.
• * 1.464

  Kings answer ad∣vised upon.
• * 1.465

  Attachment.
• * 1.466

  Magna Charta, Churches liber∣ties.
• * 1.467

  Oath.
• * 1.468

  Perjury.
• * 1.469

  Imprisonment,
• * 1.470

  Process.
• * 1.471

  Churches liber∣ties.
• * 1.472

  Fraud,
• * 1.473

  Usurers.
• * 1.474

  Money for pains Pecuniary, Probate of Wills, Marriage,
• * 1.475

  Subsidy, Tenths.
• * 1.476

  Barony.
• * 1.477

  Kings Answer.
• * 1.478

  Great Charter
• * 1.479

  Parliament,
• * 1.480

  Officers oath,
• * 1.481

  Pardon.
• * 1.482

  Treasurer, Chief Baron.
• * 1.483

  Statute revoked.
• * 1.484

  Officers election, Lords assent, Oath.
• * 1.485

  Parliament, Offices resumed,
• * 1.486

  Statutes••
• * 1.487

  Great Officers,
• * 1.488

  Oath,
• * 1.489

  Oath refused,
• * 1.490

  Oppressions, Exemplifications. Great Seal.
• * 1.491

  Archbishop, Committers, Parliament.
• * 1.492

  Wools transpor∣tation denied, Forfeiture,
• * 1.493

  Wars, Aliens.
• * 1.494

  Wools, Assesment, Apportiament.
• * 1.495

  Wools, Enrolment, Commissions.
• * 1.496

  Archbishop.
• * 1.497

  Privy Seal.
• * 1.498

  Great Seal,
• * 1.499

  Peers.
• * 1.500

  Impeachment. Oath.
• * 1.501

  Officers election,
• * 1.502

  Usury.
• * 1.503

  Court Christian,
• * 1.504

  Revocation.
• * 1.505

  Wool,
• * 1.506

  Commissions re∣voked.
• * 1.507

  Writ of Sum••mons.
• * 1.508

  Clerk of Parlia∣ment.
• * 1.509

  King.
• * 1.510

  Painted Chamber Parliament ad∣journed, because some Lords and Commons were not come.
• * 1.511

  Proclamation a∣gainst wearing Arms.
• * 1.512

  Petitions.
• * 1.513

  Chancellor.
• * 1.514

  Causes of Parlia∣ment.
• * 1.515

  Truce with France Kings Est••••e.
• * 1.516

  Good Govern∣ment,
• * 1.517

  Truce.
• * 1.518

  Kings expl••i•••• related
• * 1.519

  Pope & Cardinals. Truce.
• * 1.520

  Pope no Judge.
• * 1.521

  War and Peace by the Parlia∣ments advice.
• * 1.522

  Advice.
• * 1.523

  Ambassadors.
• * 1.524

  Lords and Com∣mons several ad∣vice.
• * 1.525

  Peace.
• * 1.526

  Oppressions, Justice.
• * 1.527

  Commons answer Justices elected in Parliament, Oath, Commissions.
• * 1.528

  Justices of Peace, Commons.
• * 1.529

  Lombards, Merchants-strangers.

  Tax.
• * 1.530

  Merchants, Gold, Florens, Silver, Monies.
• * 1.531

  Silver, Mon••y, Flemings.
• * 1.532

  Wooll.
• * 1.533

  Bullion.
• * 1.534

  Mony.
• * 1.535

  Wool, Customes.
• * 1.536

  Customes, Pardon, License, Wool.
• * 1.537

  Aliens.

  [unspec 20] Denizens.
• * 1.538

  Fines, Justices of Oyer and Terminer.
• * 1.539

  Common Law.
• * 1.540

  Supersedeas, Felony, Peace.
• * 1.541

  Archbishops ar∣raignment cancel∣led in Parliament,
• * 1.542

  Statutes repealed as contrary to the Laws and Kings Prerogative.
• * 1.543

  Statute.

  Justices advice.
• * 1.544

  Customers, Controllers, Searchers, Farms, Forfeitute.
• * 1.545

  Forrain Birth Aliens.
• * 1.546

  King and his Isshe
• * 1.547

  Peers, Lawyers,
• * 1.548

  Kings service.
• * 1.549

  Parliament.
• * 1.550

  Church, Great Charter, Forrest.
• * 1.551

  Statutes observed.
• * 1.552

  Answ.
• * 1.553

  Statute revoked, Law, Prerogative.
• * 1.554

  Customs, Wools, Merchants grant.
• * 1.555

  Answ.
• * 1.556

  Answ.
• * 1.557

  Purveyors.
• * 1.558

  Indictment, Challenge.
• * 1.559

  Marshalsey.
• * 1.560

  Chancellor, Treasurer, Peers, Stranger,
• * 1.561

  Answ.
• * 1.562

  Kings prerogative••
• * 1.563

  Answ.
• * 1.564

  Acounts,
• * 1.565

  Kings Prerogative
• * 1.566

  Outlaries reversed
• * 1.567

  Answ.

  Accountants, Customs, Forfeiture, Conspirators, R••otors, False money.
• * 1.568

  Crown Lands, Kings Councel.
• * 1.569

  Answ.
• * 1.570

  Prisoners, Appealers.
• * 1.571

  Justices of Assiz••.
• * 1.572

  Answ.
• * 1.573

  Fines.
• * 1.574

  Answ.
• * 1.575

  Fines excessive, Leets.
• * 1.576

  Answ.
• * 1.577

  Weights and Measures.
• * 1.578

  Measures, Alnage, Flemmings.
• * 1.579

  Justices Fees.
• * 1.580

  Sheriffs not to be Justices,
• * 1.581

  Delay, Assize, Necessity, Nobles.
• * 1.582

  Fines pardoned.
• * 1.583

  Answ.
• * 1.584

  Kings Debtors, Exchequer.
• * 1.585

  Justices of Peace. Extracts, Exchequer.

  [unspec 47] Answ.
• * 1.586

  Tail, Alienation.

  Answ.
• * 1.587

  Non-Claims Fines.
• * 1.588

  Executor of Exe∣cutor.
• * 1.589

  Administrator.
• * 1.590

  Answ.

  [unspec 51] Ordinary.
• * 1.591

  Court Christian, Tithe wood.
• * 1.592

  Answ.
• * 1.593

  Parceners.

  Joyn-tenants:
• * 1.594

  Recovery, Summons and Severance.
• * 1.595

  Wooll, Weights.
• * 1.596

  Sheriffs.
• * 1.597

  Laws, Free.
• * 1.598

  Ordinaries,
• * 1.599

  Usurpation.

  [unspec 56] Temporal laws.
• * 1.600

  Answ.
• * 1.601

  Farthings M••ney.
• * 1.602

  Answ.
• * 1.603

  Merchants advice to the Parliament. Staple.
• * 1.604

  Florines, Custom.
• * 1.605

  Commons, Provisors.

  Rome, Strangers.
• * 1.606

  Pope

  Cardinals, Commouns reso∣lution.
• * 1.607

  Oppressions.
• * 1.608

  Answ.
• * 1.609

  Provisors, Kings Prerogative, Lords and Com∣mons.
• * 1.610

  Bulls, Rome.
• * 1.611

  King present, Painted Chamber Chancellor,
• * 1.612

  Parliament,
• * 1.613

  Convocation, Absence of Mem∣bers punished
• * 1.614

  Proclamation,
• * 1.615

  Petitions.
• * 1.616

  Clerk of Parlia∣ment,
• * 1.617

  Lords House cal∣led.

  [unspec 6] Absents punish∣ed.
• * 1.618

  Chancellor, Full Parliament.
• * 1.619

  Causes of Parliament, Truce.
• * 1.620

  Parliaments ad∣vice.
• * 1.621

  Lords and Com∣mons several ad∣vice, Wars to be ended by Battel or Peace, War, Pope.
• * 1.622

  Royal Assent, Aid granted, Dismes, Quin∣desms.
• * 1.623

  Commons petiti∣ons, Wars, Lords assent.

  Quindesms gran∣ted upon condi∣tion.
• * 1.624

  Defence, Royal expedition
• * 1.625

  Royall Assent.
• * 1.626

  Answ.
• * 1.627

  Commissions re∣called.
• * 1.628

  Justices of Peace.
• * 1.629

  Wools.
• * 1.630

  Weights and Measures.
• * 1.631

  Exigents.
• * 1.632

  Money
• * 1.633

  Mint.
• * 1.634

  Purveyors.
• * 1.635

  Steward, Marshal.
• * 1.636

  Clergies Petitions
• * 1.637

  Prelates,
• * 1.638

  Justices.
• * 1.639

  Bigamy,
• * 1.640

  Mortmain,
• * 1.641

  Purveyance, Church.
• * 1.642

  Prohibition,
• * 1.643

  Justices, Processe Ecclesia∣stical.
• * 1.644

  Tithes
• * 1.645

  Exemplification.
• * 1.646

  Provisors.
• * 1.647

  Imprisonment perpetual.
• * 1.648

  Provisoes.
• * 1.649

  Provisors, Presentment, Bishop.
• * 1.650

  Bishop elect.
• * 1.651

  Aliens, Enemies.
• * 1.652

  Bulls, Rome.

  [unspec 38] Imprisonment.
• * 1.653

  Deanry of York, Provisors, Enemies.
• * 1.654

  Defence of the Realm.
• * 1.655

  Petitions, Statutes made.
• * 1.656

  Erroneous Pro∣cess.
• * 1.657

  Re-account, Wooll, Acquittance.
• * 1.658

  Clerks of the Chancery, L. Chancellor, L. Keeper, Chancery.
• * 1.659

  Supersedeas, Priviledge.
• * 1.660

  Sureties.
• * 1.661

  Parliament, Chancery, London, Attachment, Sheriff, Priviledge.
• * 1.662

  Nottingham, Gaols.
• * 1.663

  Sheriffwicks.
• * 1.664

  Gold and Silver-Maces, Kings Serjeants.
• * 1.665

  Answ.

  London, Maces.
• * 1.666

  Supersedeas.
• * 1.667

  Supersedeas.
• * 1.668

  Weights and Measures.
• * 1.669

  Commission, Exchequer, Account.
• * 1.670

  Proclamation, Wooll.
• * 1.671

  Gold.
• * 1.672

  Exigents.
• * 1.673

  Oaths.
• * 1.674

  Lord Keeper. of England.
• * 1.675

  Proclamation against Weapons and Games.
• * 1.676

  Petitions.
• * 1.677

  Clerk of the Parliament.
• * 1.678

  Parliament ad∣journed for ab∣sence of divers Lords and Commons.
• * 1.679

  Ki••gs 〈…〉〈…〉.
• * 1.680

  Causes 〈…〉〈…〉 Par∣liam••n••,
• * 1.681

  Kings safety, Peace, False money,
• * 1.682

  Letters of credit.
• * 1.683

  Lord Keeper,
• * 1.684

  Kings Victor••es,
• * 1.685

  Callis.
• * 1.686

  War, Normandy,
• * 1.687

  Normandy, Englands invasion.
• * 1.688

  Duke of Norman∣dy.
• * 1.689

  Englands Con∣quest.
• * 1.690

  Church revenues,
• * 1.691

  Popes right, Scots,
• * 1.692

  Parliaments ad∣v••ce, Aid required, C••mmons,
• * 1.693

  Former ••ids, Impositions a∣gainst Law, Customes, A••rays, Purveyo••s, Two 〈…〉〈…〉.
• * 1.694

  Statutes observed Arrays,
• * 1.695

  Answ.
• * 1.696

  Arrays, Fines,
• * 1.697

  Answ.
• * 1.698

  Array, Supersedeas, Sea-coasts guard∣ed.
• * 1.699

  Answ.
• * 1.700

  Coining.
• * 1.701

  False money, Treason.
• * 1.702

  Kings Receivers, Gold, Changers.
• * 1.703

  Answ.
• * 1.704

  Subsidy on Wools.
• * 1.705

  Answ.
• * 1.706

  Purveyance,
• * 1.707

  Justices of Peace, Felonies,
• * 1.708

  Answ.
• * 1.709

  Answ.
• * 1.710

  Sea guarded,
• * 1.711

  Answ.
• * 1.712

  Sheriffs.
• * 1.713

  Purveyors,
• * 1.714

  Answ.
• * 1.715

  Quindesms.
• * 1.716

  Answ.
• * 1.717

  Justices Oath,
• * 1.718

  Answ.
• * 1.719

  Quindesmies, Defence.
• * 1.720

  Answ.
• * 1.721

  Alien Enemies.
• * 1.722

  Answ:
• * 1.723

  Pardon.
• * 1.724

  Answ.
• * 1.725

  Lumbards, Merchants, Gold.
• * 1.726

  Alien Monks, Schollars, Parliament, Kings Prerogative
• * 1.727

  Answ.
• * 1.728

  Aliens, Cardinals.
• * 1.729

  Answ.
• * 1.730

  Aliens Enemies.
• * 1.731

  Cardinals, Schollars,
• * 1.732

  Answ.
• * 1.733

  Cardinals,
• * 1.734

  Answ.
• * 1.735

  Aliens.

  [unspec 34] Provisors, Outlawry.
• * 1.736

  Answ.
• * 1.737

  Provisors.
• * 1.738

  Lords.

  Answ.
• * 1.739

  Alien Enemies Forfeiture.
• * 1.740

  Alien, Farms, Imprisonment perpetual, Kings profit.
• * 1.741

  Answ.
• * 1.742

  Monies transport∣ed, Pope.
• * 1.743

  Aliens Friers, Secrets.
• * 1.744

  Pensions, Proxies.
• * 1.745

  Answ.

  Kings Council.
• * 1.746

  Alien-Enemy, Pension.
• * 1.747

  Abbot of Cluny.
• * 1.748

  Answ.
• * 1.749

  Bull, Rome, Alien.
• * 1.750

  Chancellor, Warden of the Cinque-Ports.
• * 1.751

  Presentment to Churches.
• * 1.752

  Answ.
• * 1.753

  Dismes, Quindismes.
• * 1.754

  Letters to the Parliament.
• * 1.755

  Prince of Wales, Aid to make the Prince a Knight.
• * 1.756

  Commons.
• * 1.757

  Alien•• Benefices, Bishops Certifi∣cate, Convocation, Chancery.
• * 1.758

  Aliens.
• * 1.759

  Proclamation, Arms defended, Statutes of North∣ampton, Earls, Barons, Lords.
• * 1.760

  Receivers of Pe∣titions.
• * 1.761

  Triers of Petiti∣ons,
• * 1.762

  Adjournment of Parliament be∣cause divers Lords were not come.
• * 1.763

  Will. de Thorpe.
• * 1.764

  Causes of the Par∣liament.
• * 1.765

  War by consent of the Lords and Commons.
• * 1.766

  Peace of England kept.
• * 1.767

  Commons to con∣sult together.
• * 1.768

  Speedy answer, King and his Councel.
• * 1.769

  Commons unable to give councel touching War.
• * 1.770

  Nobles and Coun∣cel to advise thereof, Commons assent to their determi∣nation.

  Petitions.
• * 1.771

  Laws to be kept.
• * 1.772

  Peace disturbed.
• * 1.773

  Great men male-factors, Maintenance of the Barretors, Ordinances.
• * 1.774

  Barons and Justi∣ces Fees encreas∣ed, Oath of Justices.
• * 1.775

  Oath.
• * 1.776

  Petitions of the Commons to be answered and en∣dorsed before them in Parlia∣ment.
• * 1.777

  Ordinance.
• * 1.778

  Scots.

  Devastation by War.

  [unspec 9] Prisoners of War.
• * 1.779

  Sureties for good behaviour.
• * 1.780

  Answ.

  Lords advice.
• * 1.781

  Staple for Wools, Bruges, Free trade.
• * 1.782

  Monopoly, Sureties.
• * 1.783

  Price of Wooll abated, Monopoly, Cloth,
• * 1.784

  Gold.
• * 1.785

  Exchange.
• * 1.786

  Answ.

  [unspec 11] Ordinance of the Staple, Patent, Merchants, King and Council.
• * 1.787

  Custos Regni.

  Council.
• * 1.788

  Imposition with∣out the Commons consent.
• * 1.789

  Safe-conduct, Sea, Ships.
• * 1.790

  Tonnage and Poundage.
• * 1.791

  Answ.
• * 1.792

  Impositions,
• * 1.793

  Safe conduct,
• * 1.794

  Execution upon Lands in Trea∣sons and debt Relation.
• * 1.795

  Kings Councel, Comm••n Law al∣terable only by Statute.
• * 1.796

  Maintenance, Pain certain, Intendment of Law.
• * 1.797

  Fine and ransom.
• * 1.798

  Treason, Accroachment of Royal pow••••.
• * 1.799

  Incertainty, Treason declared, Forfeiture for Treason, Clergy,
• * 1.800

  King and his Councel, Commons char∣ges, Commissions of Array.
• * 1.801

  Victuals, Pu••ve••ance, Array, Charges without Parliament•• not to be levied.
• * 1.802

  Ordinances con∣temned.
• * 1.803

  Commissions il∣legal,
• * 1.804

  Supersedeas,
• * 1.805

  Answ:

  Impositi••ns ne∣c••ssi••y.
• * 1.806

  Lords and some Commons assent to Impositions.
• * 1.807

  Purveyance, Prerogative, Agreement.
• * 1.808

  Franchises, Common Law, Oppression.
• * 1.809

  Answ.
• * 1.810

  Law,
• * 1.811

  Answ.
• * 1.812

  False money.

  Justices of Assize.
• * 1.813

  Treason,
• * 1.814

  Ordinance,
• * 1.815

  No pardon,
• * 1.816

  Pardon disallow∣ed.
• * 1.817

  Answ.
• * 1.818

  Justices of Oyer and Terminer.
• * 1.819

  Peace,
• * 1.820

  Justices, Pardons,
• * 1.821

  Taxes, Subsidies, Collectors of Taxes,
• * 1.822

  Accounts in Ex∣chequer.
• * 1.823

  Berrectors,
• * 1.824

  Delay,
• * 1.825

  Vexation,
• * 1.826

  Atturnies,
• * 1.827

  Appeal,
• * 1.828

  Accusers,
• * 1.829

  Indictment.
• * 1.830

  Answ.

  Concealment,
• * 1.831

  Attornies.
• * 1.832

  Penalty.
• * 1.833

  Wapentakes, Recoverers in Hundreds, County &c. Distresses, Execution, Delay.
• * 1.834

  Sale of Goods in Execution.
• * 1.835

  Answ.

  Old Law, King and his Council.
• * 1.836

  King & Councel.
• * 1.837

  Horses of the King.
• * 1.838

  Purveyance, Marshal, Free-quarter, Constables.
• * 1.839

  Appraisment.

  Payment before departure.
• * 1.840

  Arrest of horses and harness till paiment.
• * 1.841

  Bills,
• * 1.842

  Certainty.
• * 1.843

  Constables, Sworne men, Paiment, Delay.
• * 1.844

  Answ.
• * 1.845

  Attaint in Debt.
• * 1.846

  Damages.
• * 1.847

  Answ.

  Old Law.
• * 1.848

  Informers, Damages, Attaint, Error.
• * 1.849

  Answ.
• * 1.850

  Error, Attaint.
• * 1.851

  Scire facias,
• * 1.852

  Garnishment.
• * 1.853

  Execution.
• * 1.854

  Answ.

  Old Law.
• * 1.855

  Judgment in the Exchequer, Error, Kings Bench.
• * 1.856

  Answ.

  Error in the Exchequer-chamber.
• * 1.857

  Merchants, Monopoly, Tin.
• * 1.858

  Cornwal, Tidman.
• * 1.859

  Answ.
• * 1.860

  Prince.
• * 1.861

  Accusation,

  Answ.

  Suggestion.

  Kings Council, Fines, Adjournet ou••ler le meer, Grievances.
• * 1.862

  Answ.
• * 1.863

  Free-trade, Wooll, Customs.
• * 1.864

  Answ.

  Subsidy, Advise with the Kings Council.
• * 1.865

  Sheriff, Escheator, Annuals and suf∣ficient.
• * 1.866

  Answ.
• * 1.867

  Sheriff•• new sworne.
• * 1.868

  Custom, Impo∣sition, Cloth.
• * 1.869

  Answ.
• * 1.870

  King, Prelates, Earls and Great men deny the taking away of the new Custom for Cloth, Negative voice
• * 1.871

  Statutes of Win∣chester.
• * 1.872

  Answ.
• * 1.873

  Purveyors, Oats, Prerogative, Queen, Prince, Payment, Tallages,
• * 1.874

  Answ.
• * 1.875

  Prerogative, Queen, Kings children.
• * 1.876

  Thames, Tese, Ouse, Trent, Rivers, Navigation, Nusance, Goors, Mills,
• * 1.877

  Justices assigned, Oppression.
• * 1.878

  Answ.
• * 1.879

  Commission.
• * 1.880

  Indictment, Felony, Exigent, Forfeiture, Flight, Foreign County.
• * 1.881

  Answ.

  Old Law, Kings Council.
• * 1.882

  Crown lands and Franchises, Advowsons not to be severed from it.
• * 1.883

  Answ.

  Kings Council, Kings honour.
• * 1.884

  Horses of King, Queen and Prince.
• * 1.885

  Free quarter, Purveyance, Hay, Oats, Ordinances,
• * 1.886

  Commissions.
• * 1.887

  Answ.

  Ordinances, Kings profit Peoples ease.
• * 1.888

  Free trade, Wools, Custome,
• * 1.889

  Monopoly, Impo∣sition.

  Extortion,
• * 1.890

  Merchants, Oppression, Parliament.
• * 1.891

  Answ.
• * 1.892

  Merchants, Wools seized, Allowance by Parliament, Customs,
• * 1.893

  Rich Merchants satisfied when the poor are le••t in arrear,
• * 1.894

  Buying poor Mer∣chants debts,
• * 1.895

  Defalcation of debts due by the King.
• * 1.896

  Answ.

  Poor Merchants Treasurer.
• * 1.897

  Purlieu, Forrests bounds,
• * 1.898

  Afforresting, Dis-afforresting, Ministers of the Forrest.
• * 1.899

  Indictment,
• * 1.900

  Oppression,
• * 1.901

  Vexation,
• * 1.902

  Forrreign Indict∣ment, Grievances, Remedies fail, Chancery.
• * 1.903

  Answ.
• * 1.904

  Charter of the Forrest, Purlieus, Forrests, Grievance, Chancery.
• * 1.905

  Inquiry, Ireland, Kings revenues there, Warrs, Fraud, Forfeiture of Offices.
• * 1.906

  Answ.
• * 1.907

  Inquest of Office.
• * 1.908

  Outing possession, Chancery, Speedy Justice, Restitu••ion.
• * 1.909

  Answ.

  Common Law,
• * 1.910

  Forfei••ure for Treason, Tenure Lands declared, Grant le Roy,
• * 1.911

  Charter repealed,
• * 1.912

  Answ.

  Ancient Law,
• * 1.913

  New Laws,
• * 1.914

  Commissions of Enquiry, Array, Exchequer, Oppression.
• * 1.915

  Impositions a∣gainst Law, Fines, Oppression.
• * 1.916

  Answ••

  Impositions, Necessi••y.
• * 1.917

  Consent of the Earls, Barons, Great men, and some of the Com∣mons, not suffici∣ent to make a Tax legal.
• * 1.918

  Two great Seals.
• * 1.919

  Writs Judicial, Writs O••iginal, Seals, Fees, Extortion, Small Seal.
• * 1.920

  Great Fees.
• * 1.921

  Answ.
• * 1.922

  Poor men to have Writs gratis.

  Antient Fees not to be altered.
• * 1.923

  Waste unpunish∣able, Frank-marriage.
• * 1.924

  Answ.

  New Laws re∣quired.
• * 1.925

  Writs of Possessi∣on, Devise of land.
• * 1.926

  Answ.
• * 1.927

  New Law.
• * 1.928

  Tythes of Under∣wood, Prela••es Constitution, Custom, Prescription.
• * 1.929

  Great wood.
• * 1.930

  Answ.

  Tythes of Under∣wood.
• * 1.931

  Aids ma••ntenance of Wars, Merchants, Confederacie.
• * 1.932

  Usury, Deceipt, Imposi••ions, Woolls, Rich and poor M••rchants, Brocage debts bought at under∣values.
• * 1.933

  Monopoly, Customs,
• * 1.934

  C••llectors, Ex••••rtion, False Weights, Parliament, Examination of Grievances in Parliament, by persons assigned by the Commons.
• * 1.935

  Kings pr••fit.

  Collusion.
• * 1.936

  Answ.
• * 1.937

  Council of the King to examine and determine grievances.
• * 1.938

  Commons infor∣mation.
• * 1.939

  Certainty, Justices to enquire of false money.
• * 1.940

  Kings Council, P••pes usurpation, Provisions, Church-liberties, Kings disherison, Patrons, Strangers, Cardinals.
• * 1.941

  Answ.

  Councel le Roy.
• * 1.942

  Probate of Wills, Official, Extorti∣on, Vexation, Delays.
• * 1.943

  Answ.

  Prelates.
• * 1.944

  Bastard eigne & mulier.
• * 1.945

  Certificate of the Ordinary, Privie••,
• * 1.946

  New Certificate.
• * 1.947

  Answ.

  New Law.
• * 1.948

  Murders, Robberies, Felonies, Pardons, Law contemned, Malefactors en∣couraged.
• * 1.949

  Answ.
• * 1.950

  Pardons, Councel le Roy Allowance.
• * 1.951

  Extortions.

  Grievances, Collectors of Wools, Taxes, False weights, Fraud, Acquittance Roy.
• * 1.952

  Answ.
• * 1.953

  Justices of Peace, False Moneys.
• * 1.954

  Statute Mer∣chants, Execution, Subtily.
• * 1.955

  Answ.
• * 1.956

  Processe usual,
• * 1.957

  Error, County Palatine, False record, Averment against a Record prayed, Chester, Durham.
• * 1.958

  Answ.
• * 1.959

  Old Law,
• * 1.960

  Purveyers, Victuals, Present payment.
• * 1.961

  Answ.

  Sheriffs payment.
• * 1.962

  Sheriffs,
• * 1.963

  Payment,
• * 1.964

  Merchants rob∣bed, Enemies, Safe conduct, Imposition by the King, Peers, Pre∣lates, by Mer∣chants assent, Safe conduct to be made good by the undertakers,
• * 1.965

  Damages for de∣fault of the safe guarders, Parliament.
• * 1.966

  Answ.
• * 1.967

  Taxes, Ships taken, lost in the Kings ser∣vice.
• * 1.968

  Destruction, Navie destroyed,
• * 1.969

  Answ.
• * 1.970

  Judgment delay∣ed for difficulty of Law, Speedy ju∣stice.
• * 1.971

  Answ.

  Justices, Difficulty, Parliament, Ordinance,
• * 1.972

  Gaging of Wines, Guyen.
• * 1.973

  Fee, Extortion.
• * 1.974

  D••ceit,
• * 1.975

  King and his Council.
• * 1.976

  Forfeiture.
• * 1.977

  Office forfei••ed for negligence.
• * 1.978

  Murders, Rob∣beries, Felonies. Pardons, Maintenance, Law contemned, Malefactors em∣boldened.
• * 1.979

  Answ.
• * 1.980

  Pardons, Councel le Roy.
• * 1.981

  Aliens, Provision, Rome.
• * 1.982

  Letters to the Pope by the King, Lords and Commons, Seals, Proctors, Cardinals, Delegates, Notaries, Proclamation, Forfeiture, Bulls, Imprisonment, Council.
• * 1.983

  Suit at Rome, or in Court Christian, to reverse Judg∣ments in the Kings Courts. Imprisonment perpetual, Outlawry, Abjuration, Provisor.
• * 1.984

  Cardinals, Aliens.
• * 1.985

  Contempt, Court of Rome, Court Christian, Judgment in the Kings Courts,
• * 1.986

  Commons.
• * 1.987

  Church, Crown.
• * 1.988

  Justices.
• * 1.989

  Serjeants, Punishment.
• * 1.990

  Aliens.
• * 1.991

  Statute perpetual, W••its of cause,
• * 1.992

  Answ.

  Council, Lords, Commons advice
• * 1.993

  Aliens, Provisors, Pope.
• * 1.994

  Instruction of the people, Residence, Relief of the poor••
• * 1.995

  Novelties, Incroachment, Prer••gative. C••own.
• * 1.996

  King. C••uncel.
• * 1.997

  Iohn Matravers 4 E. 3. n. 3. in Parliament.
• * 1.998

  Judgment with∣out Indictment.
• * 1.999

  Attainder or call∣ing to Answer, reversed for Error.
• * 1.1000

  Error in and by Parliament.
• * 1.1001

  Great Councel, Protection, King, Peers, Judges of Errors in Parliament,
• * 1.1002

  Commons in Par∣liament, Restitution, Law of the Realm Oath, Compurgators, Banishment,
• * 1.1003

  Excommunicati∣on, Battel.
• * 1.1004

  Petition, Villenage, Trial against Law.
• * 1.1005

  Common Law.
• * 1.1006

  Law or County,
• * 1.1007

  Forreign County,
• * 1.1008

  Kings duty, Law of the land,
• * 1.1009

  Commons good, Private Petition,
• * 1.1010

  Ireland, Descent of lands in Ireland to ene∣mies prayed to be prevented and re∣medied by the Parliament in England, Parceners, War.
• * 1.1011

  Commons im∣peachment and complaint, Merchants, Extortions, Grievances.
• * 1.1012

  Kings service, Councel of the King, Purgation, Answer to com∣plaints.
• * 1.1013

  Kings game, Forrest, Punishment.
• * 1.1014

  Peace, Justices of Peace, Lawyers, Commissions, Commons advise concerning the Peace.
• * 1.1015

  Traylebastons, Arbitrary Pro∣jects mischief.
• * 1.1016

  Commons long continuing toge∣ther to their great cost, desire dis∣mission.
• * 1.1017

  Parliament ad••journed because sundry Lords not me.
• * 1.1018

  Cheif Justices.
• * 1.1019

  Causes of Parlia∣ment.
• * 1.1020

  Truce, Pope,
• * 1.1021

  Frenchmens, Invasion,
• * 1.1022

  Peace.
• * 1.1023

  Lords and Com∣mons advice.
• * 1.1024

  Commons op∣pressions, Aid reasonable, Array, Purveyance Guarding the Seas, Subsidy, Impost without Law.
• * 1.1025

  Loans, Wools.

  Quinesmes.
• * 1.1026

  Scots Ransom.
• * 1.1027

  Petitions gran••ed, Conditions, Enrolled.
• * 1.1028

  Petitions.
• * 1.1029

  Collectors of Woolls account:
• * 1.1030

  Answ.
• * 1.1031

  Maintenance, Nobles, Thief.
• * 1.1032

  Lawyer, Justices, False money, Fees,
• * 1.1033

  Answ.
• * 1.1034

  Petitions answer∣ed.
• * 1.1035

  Answ.
• * 1.1036

  Wool, Loan, Impost, Customs.
• * 1.1037

  Answ.
• * 1.1038

  Eyres, Forrest, Peace, Kings pleasure.
• * 1.1039

  Answ:
• * 1.1040

  Scots prisoners.
• * 1.1041

  Answ.
• * 1.1042

  Aids, Scottish Wars.
• * 1.1043

  Answ.
• * 1.1044

  Appeal, Felony, New Law.
• * 1.1045

  Answ.
• * 1.1046

  Bridges, Staple, Flemish Ambass••∣dor.
• * 1.1047

  Answ.
• * 1.1048

  Inquiries, Aids granted.
• * 1.1049

  Answ.
• * 1.1050

  Wooll, Bullion, Repeal.
• * 1.1051

  Answ.
• * 1.1052

  Custom, Woolls.
• * 1.1053

  Accomptant, Issues, Process.
• * 1.1054

  Answ.
• * 1.1055

  Common Law, Navy.
• * 1.1056

  Answ.
• * 1.1057

  Answ.
• * 1.1058

  Subjects ease.

  [unspec 20] Necessity.
• * 1.1059

  Marshal, Bail, Peace.
• * 1.1060

  Answ.
• * 1.1061

  Non claim,
• * 1.1062

  Answ.
• * 1.1063

  Jurors, Verdict, Assize, Law Kept.
• * 1.1064

  Answ.
• * 1.1065

  Purveyors.
• * 1.1066

  Answ.
• * 1.1067

  Parliament mem∣bers.

  Assessor, Receiver, Kings Prerogative.
• * 1.1068

  Answ.
• * 1.1069

  Error, Exchequer.
• * 1.1070

  Answ.
• * 1.1071

  Forresters, Purlieus, Extortions, Great Charter, Perambulation.
• * 1.1072

  Answ.

  Writs, Chancery.
• * 1.1073

  Writs.
• * 1.1074

  Writs, Right.
• * 1.1075

  Petitions, Kings and Lords answer to them, Bill, Statutes.
• * 1.1076

  Answ.

  Law altered.
• * 1.1077

  New Statutes.
• * 1.1078

  Norwice, Worsted Weavers Alnage, Revocation.
• * 1.1079

  Common profit.
• * 1.1080

  Writs of Sum∣mons.
• * 1.1081

  Parliament ad∣journed for the absence of sundry Lords.
• * 1.1082

  Pain••ed Chamber Parliament hol∣den by Commissi∣on.
• * 1.1083

  Commission read.
• * 1.1084

  Kings absence.
• * 1.1085

  Commons.
• * 1.1086

  Lords absence,
• * 1.1087

  Petitious.
• * 1.1088

  Causes of Parlia∣ment, Parliament,
• * 1.1089

  Plague.
• * 1.1090

  War, Peace, Labourers, Treasure.
• * 1.1091

  Consultation.
• * 1.1092

  Chief Justice, Commons.
• * 1.1093

  Petitions,
• * 1.1094

  Chancellor, Clerk of Parlia∣ment, Parliament Roll.
• * 1.1095

  Earl of Arundel, Restitution.
• * 1.1096

  Answ.
• * 1.1097

  Restitution,
• * 1.1098

  Earl of Kent,
• * 1.1099

  Earl of Arundel,
• * 1.1100

  Arundel Castle.
• * 1.1101

  Sir William Thorp, Parliam••nt.

  Peers Judges,
• * 1.1102

  Oath, Bribes.
• * 1.1103

  Kings and Nobles
• * 1.1104

  Great Charter, Statutes, Purveyance re∣leased.
• * 1.1105

  Labourers.
• * 1.1106

  Answ.
• * 1.1107

  Popes, Brocage, First-fruits.
• * 1.1108

  Answ.
• * 1.1109

  Rome, Judgment rever∣sed.
• * 1.1110

  Laws of the Realm.
• * 1.1111

  Answ.
• * 1.1112

  Peace.
• * 1.1113

  Magna Charta, Freehold, Legal Process.
• * 1.1114

  Answ.
• * 1.1115

  Answ.
• * 1.1116

  Merchants. Necessity, Money.
• * 1.1117

  Answ.
• * 1.1118

  Fines, Laborers. Poor.
• * 1.1119

  Steward, Marshal, Process.
• * 1.1120

  Answ.
• * 1.1121

  Answ.
• * 1.1122

  Purveyance.
• * 1.1123

  Answ.
• * 1.1124

  Merchants, Convoys.
• * 1.1125

  Answ
• * 1.1126

  Tonnage and Poundage.
• * 1.1127

  Subsidy, Wools.
• * 1.1128

  Answ.
• * 1.1129

  Sheriffs, Coroners, Escheators.
• * 1.1130

  Answ.
• * 1.1131

  Sheriffs, Kings Debts.
• * 1.1132

  Answ.
• * 1.1133

  Common Pleas, Great Seal.

  [unspec 25] Chief Justice,
• * 1.1134

  Answ.
• * 1.1135

  Pardon, Murder, Felony, Kings oath.
• * 1.1136

  Answ.
• * 1.1137

  Salmons, Mills.
• * 1.1138

  Fines, Chancery.
• * 1.1139

  Answ:
• * 1.1140

  Purveyor, Timber

  Answ.
• * 1.1141

  Excommunicato capiendo.

  Answ.
• * 1.1142

  Excommunica∣tion.
• * 1.1143

  Answ.
• * 1.1144

  Merchants, Loans,

  Answ.
• * 1.1145

  Customes, Account.
• * 1.1146

  Justices of Oyer, Fines
• * 1.1147

  Pardon, False money.
• * 1.1148

  Oppressors of Ordinaries,
• * 1.1149

  Answ.
• * 1.1150

  Imposts, Customs, Woolfells.
• * 1.1151

  Answ.
• * 1.1152

  Standard, Measures.
• * 1.1153

  Answ.
• * 1.1154

  Statutes altered.
• * 1.1155

  Alnage.
• * 1.1156

  Answ.
• * 1.1157

  Aliens.
• * 1.1158

  Measure.
• * 1.1159

  Merchant stran∣gers.
• * 1.1160

  Forestalling.
• * 1.1161

  Mills.
• * 1.1162

  Statutes.
• * 1.1163

  Provisions.
• * 1.1164

  Labourers.
• * 1.1165

  Proclamation, Armor.
• * 1.1166

  Proclamation, Cloth.
• * 1.1167

  Writs of Sum∣mons.
• * 1.1168

  Parliament mis∣dated.
• * 1.1169

  Parliament ad∣journed because sundry Lords not come.
• * 1.1170

  Clerk of the Parliament, Proclamation a∣gainst Arms and Games,
• * 1.1171

  Chief Justice, Cause of the Par∣liament.
• * 1.1172

  P••ace, Kings Title to France.
• * 1.1173

  War.
• * 1.1174

  Truce broken.
• * 1.1175

  Parliaments ad∣vice required.
• * 1.1176

  Commons, Committee, Conference with the Lords.
• * 1.1177

  The French breach of Truce.
• * 1.1178

  Commons petiti∣ons.
• * 1.1179

  Quindismes.
• * 1.1180

  Justices of Peace.
• * 1.1181

  Answ.
• * 1.1182

  Purveyors, Variance.
• * 1.1183

  Sheriffs.
• * 1.1184

  Answ.
• * 1.1185

  Loans.
• * 1.1186

  Answ.
• * 1.1187

  Indictors, Inquest.
• * 1.1188

  Imprisonment, Suggestion.
• * 1.1189

  Executors,
• * 1.1190

  Purveyors, Timber.
• * 1.1191

  Forestallers.
• * 1.1192

  Arms, Soldiers.
• * 1.1193

  Defence of the North Marches.
• * 1.1194

  Answ.
• * 1.1195

  Measures.
• * 1.1196

  Commons House Collectors.
• * 1.1197

  Answ.
• * 1.1198

  Reasonable aid, Va••iance.
• * 1.1199

  Purveyors.
• * 1.1200

  Answ:
• * 1.1201

  Thames,
• * 1.1202

  Lumbards, Merchant stran∣gers.
• * 1.1203

  Money embased.
• * 1.1204

  Process, Felony.
• * 1.1205

  Marshalsey.
• * 1.1206

  Answ.
• * 1.1207

  Heirs, Assets.
• * 1.1208

  Answ.
• * 1.1209

  Mercants, Weights.
• * 1.1210

  Answ.
• * 1.1211

  Tyth-wood.
• * 1.1212

  Answ.
• * 1.1213

  Exchange of gold and silver.
• * 1.1214

  Sheriffs accounts.
• * 1.1215

  Answ.
• * 1.1216

  Fines for Writs, Chancery.
• * 1.1217

  Answ.
• * 1.1218

  Sheep.
• * 1.1219

  Non tenure.
• * 1.1220

  Provisors.
• * 1.1221

  Answ.
• * 1.1222

  Alnager.
• * 1.1223

  Outlary.
• * 1.1224

  Loans.
• * 1.1225

  Sheriffs, Feefarms.
• * 1.1226

  Answ.
• * 1.1227

  Villenage.
• * 1.1228

  Protections.
• * 1.1229

  Plate, Mint,
• * 1.1230

  Desmes and Quin∣ne••••e.

  [unspec 51] Exemptions v••id.
• * 1.1231

  Answ.
• * 1.1232

  Prisage, Wines.
• * 1.1233

  Provisor••.
• * 1.1234

  Sir Iohn Montra∣vers Pardon.
• * 1.1235

  Purgation.
• * 1.1236

  Pardon confirmed in Parliament.
• * 1.1237

  Clergy.
• * 1.1238

  Treason, Imprisonment, Duress, Fines.
• * 1.1239

  Priest, Murder, Monks hanged.
• * 1.1240

  Circumspecte agatis.
• * 1.1241

  Answ.

  Ordinance,
• * 1.1242

  Ordinary, Presentment, Admission, Inhibition, Arch-Bishop,
• * 1.1243

  Answ.
• * 1.1244

  Purveyors.

  Church.
• * 1.1245

  Answ.
• * 1.1246

  Ordinances, Great Councel.
• * 1.1247

  Proclamation, Adjournment,
• * 1.1248

  Chief Justice, Causes of Parlia∣ment.
• * 1.1249

  Staple.
• * 1.1250

  Staple.
• * 1.1251

  Chamberlain, Wars with France, Pope.
• * 1.1252

  Subsidy required and granted by the Commons. Woolls.
• * 1.1253

  Provisors.
• * 1.1254

  Alnag.
• * 1.1255

  Answ.
• * 1.1256

  Subsidies, Wars
• * 1.1257

  Answ.
• * 1.1258

  Justices of Peace. Victuallers.
• * 1.1259

  Money, Sterling.
• * 1.1260

  Answ.
• * 1.1261

  Staple, Canterbury.
• * 1.1262

  Answ.
• * 1.1263

  Wines, Variance from the Record.
• * 1.1264

  Woolls.
• * 1.1265

  Answ.
• * 1.1266

  Fines outragious, Commissioner.
• * 1.1267

  Answ.
• * 1.1268

  Pardons,
• * 1.1269

  Staple.
• * 1.1270

  Writs of Sum∣mons.
• * 1.1271

  Cheif Justices, Causes of Parlia∣ment.
• * 1.1272

  Staple, Ordinances.
• * 1.1273

  Peace with France.
• * 1.1274

  Wars mischeif.
• * 1.1275

  Petitions, Enormities re∣dressed.
• * 1.1276

  Parliament.
• * 1.1277

  Petitions,
• * 1.1278

  Erroneous Judg∣ment in Parlia∣ment reversed.

  [unspec 8] Petition.
• * 1.1279

  The Commons have voyce in re∣versing a Judg∣ment given by the Lords (that is when by Bill, as here)
• * 1.1280

  Articles of im∣peachment.
• * 1.1281

  Councellors con∣demned for good advise through malice and power
• * 1.1282

  Lords Judges in Parliament, P••ers.

  [unspec 10] T••e••on, Execution.
• * 1.1283

  Judgment against Magna Charta, c. 2, revoked.
• * 1.1284

  Restitution••
• * 1.1285

  P••ers judged by Peers.

  Open Answer.
• * 1.1286

  Earl of Arundel, Attainder, Restitution.
• * 1.1287

  Judgment against Magna Charta, c. 29•• without due process and trial reversed, as erro∣neous. Restitution,
• * 1.1288

  Ordinances, Staple.
• * 1.1289

  Justices of Peace.
• * 1.1290

  Fines, Labourers, Poor.
• * 1.1291

  Answ.
• * 1.1292

  Estreat, Old Law.
• * 1.1293

  Answ.
• * 1.1294

  Woolls.
• * 1.1295

  Wards, Old Law.
• * 1.1296

  Answ.
• * 1.1297

  Outlawry.
• * 1.1298

  Contribution, Knights wages.
• * 1.1299

  Answ.
• * 1.1300

  Purveyances. Present pay.
• * 1.1301

  Answ.
• * 1.1302

  Sheriff.

  Purveyances.
• * 1.1303

  Answ.
• * 1.1304

  Errors. L••ndon.
• * 1.1305

  Attaint, Lords, Law not to be al∣tered.
• * 1.1306

  Answ.
• * 1.1307

  Statutes confir∣med.
• * 1.1308

  Marches of Wales, Distress.
• * 1.1309

  Old L••w.
• * 1.1310

  Answ.
• * 1.1311

  Inquest returned, Conspiracy, Maintenance, Sheriffs, Jury.
• * 1.1312

  Evidences.
• * 1.1313

  Escheators.
• * 1.1314

  Iron.
• * 1.1315

  Money finer.
• * 1.1316

  Answ.
• * 1.1317

  Purveyors, Privy Seal, Councel, Common Law.
• * 1.1318

  Forfeiture, Kings widows, Old Law.
• * 1.1319

  Answ.
• * 1.1320

  Appeal, Common Law.
• * 1.1321

  Answ.
• * 1.1322

  Weights and Measures, London.
• * 1.1323

  Coroners election
• * 1.1324

  Writs, Fines, Chancery.
• * 1.1325

  Commissions. Clerks of the Crown.
• * 1.1326

  Answ.
• * 1.1327

  Fines for Writs.
• * 1.1328

  Answ.
• * 1.1329

  Chancellor.
• * 1.1330

  Sheriffs,
• * 1.1331

  Justices Circuits.
• * 1.1332

  Fines, Letters of Attor∣ny.
• * 1.1333

  Answ.
• * 1.1334

  Attaint.
• * 1.1335

  Labourers.
• * 1.1336

  Answ.
• * 1.1337

  Staple.
• * 1.1338

  Parliament.
• * 1.1339

  Answ.
• * 1.1340

  Staples,
• * 1.1341

  Sheriffs Inquests.
• * 1.1342

  Staple.
• * 1.1343

  Answ.
• * 1.1344

  Merchants, Free Trade, Customs.
• * 1.1345

  Customers.

  Merchants, Oathes.
• * 1.1346

  Merchant stran∣gers.
• * 1.1347

  Answ.

  Chancellor, Treasurer.
• * 1.1348

  Chamberlain, Peace with France.
• * 1.1349

  Commons advice and assent de∣manded concern∣ing peace.
• * 1.1350

  They submit themselves wholly to the King and Lords O••der.
• * 1.1351

  Summons of Parliament.
• * 1.1352

  Parliament ad∣journed.

  Painted Chamber.
• * 1.1353

  Petitions.
• * 1.1354

  Parliament ad∣journed for ab∣sence of divers Lords.
• * 1.1355

  Chief Justice.

  Causes of Parlia∣ment.
• * 1.1356

  Peace treated with France, Ambassadors, Rome.
• * 1.1357

  King of Navar,
• * 1.1358

  League with Eng∣land against France, Iersey.
• * 1.1359

  Navars revolt,
• * 1.1360

  French Forces.
• * 1.1361

  Enemies,
• * 1.1362

  Battel refused,
• * 1.1363

  Peace, Parliament.
• * 1.1364

  Chief Justice, Commons, Kings travel and expence.
• * 1.1365

  Scots, Victory, Peace deferred.
• * 1.1366

  Lords and Com∣mons conference, Aids granted, Subsidy conditi∣onal on Wools, Impositions.
• * 1.1367

  Great Charter, Forrest.
• * 1.1368

  Staples.
• * 1.1369

  Receipt.
• * 1.1370

  Sheriffs.
• * 1.1371

  Aids to make the Kings son a knight Exchequer.
• * 1.1372

  Answ.
• * 1.1373

  Purveyors.
• * 1.1374

  Escheators, Seisure.
• * 1.1375

  Answ:
• * 1.1376

  Justices of Peace, Weights and Measures.
• * 1.1377

  Answ.
• * 1.1378

  Sheriffs, Coroners.
• * 1.1379

  Sheriff, Constable, Gaoler, Imprisonment.
• * 1.1380

  Confederacie, Judges.
• * 1.1381

  Answ.
• * 1.1382

  Justices of Gaol-delivery, Exigen••, Old Law.
• * 1.1383

  Answ.
• * 1.1384

  Northern Coun∣ties, Appeal, Nisi prius.
• * 1.1385

  Jurors, Kings Bench.
• * 1.1386

  Answ.

  Old Law,
• * 1.1387

  Fraudulent Con∣veyances.
• * 1.1388

  Answ.
• * 1.1389

  Indictment, Attorneys,
• * 1.1390

  Inquest returned,
• * 1.1391

  Exchequer, At∣taint, Old Law.
• * 1.1392

  Answ.
• * 1.1393

  Parliament ad∣journed because sundry Lords not come.
• * 1.1394

  Chief Justice, Causes of the Par∣liament, Churches Refor∣mation, Peace, Scotland, Wools,
• * 1.1395

  Petitions,
• * 1.1396

  Peace and War by the Parliaments adv••ce.
• * 1.1397

  Lords, Scotland, War advised,
• * 1.1398

  Lords advice, Merchants, C••llis, Commons advice respi••ed, Conference with Merchants, Magna Charta, and Statutes,
• * 1.1399

  Purveyors, Penalty for neg∣ligences, Omission out of the printed Sta∣tute,
• * 1.1400

  Kings Carriages,
• * 1.1401

  Wines ingrossed, Inquests forreign,
• * 1.1402

  Answ.
• * 1.1403

  Imprisonment without due Pro∣cess,
• * 1.1404

  Answ.
• * 1.1405

  Mainpri••e, Fines.
• * 1.1406

  Answ.
• * 1.1407

  Wools, Weights.
• * 1.1408

  Priests wages,
• * 1.1409

  Offendors,
• * 1.1410

  Parliament annu∣ally.
• * 1.1411

  Subsidy of Wools pardoned,
• * 1.1412

  Gold and silver,
• * 1.1413

  Answ.
• * 1.1414

  Peace.
• * 1.1415

  Justices of Peace Fees,
• * 1.1416

  Answ.
• * 1.1417

  Debt, Exchequer.
• * 1.1418

  Answ.
• * 1.1419

  Petitions answer∣ed,
• * 1.1420

  Answ.
• * 1.1421

  Pardon,
• * 1.1422

  Waste Escheators,
• * 1.1423

  Labourers Fines,
• * 1.1424

  Petitions an∣swered, Subsidy granted.
• * 1.1425

  Lionel created Duke of Clarence in Parliament.
• * 1.1426

  Duke of Lancaster. Earl of Cambridge.
• * 1.1427

  Iohn created Duke of Lancaster•• Charter.
• * 1.1428

  Edmond Earl of Cambridge created in Parliament. Charter:
• * 1.1429

  Pleading•• in English.
• * 1.1430

  Staple, Conusance.
• * 1.1431

  Chief Justice, Parliament ad∣journed, because sundry Lords and Commons not yet come.
• * 1.1432

  Chancellor, Causes of the Parliament, Subjects grieve∣ances, Churches liberties infringed, Petitions.
• * 1.1433

  Petitions.
• * 1.1434

  M••rchants-aliens, Transportation of Woollen cloaths, Cheese, Sheep, Malt, Beer, inhibited.
• * 1.1435

  Commons thanks to the King.
• * 1.1436

  Clergy to pray for the peace and good g••vernment o•• the Land, &c. Kings good will to the Commons.
• * 1.1437

  Answ.
• * 1.1438

  Statutes con∣firmed.
• * 1.1439

  Ordinances, Customs of Woolls.
• * 1.1440

  Answ.
• * 1.1441

  Silver coin, Gold.
• * 1.1442

  Answ.
• * 1.1443

  Exchange.
• * 1.1444

  Answ.
• * 1.1445

  Money, Poor, Coiners, Half pence and Farthings.
• * 1.1446

  Answ.
• * 1.1447

  Merchants host∣lers. Regrators, Forestallers.
• * 1.1448

  Ordinance, Fish, Merchants, Corn, Meal, and Victuals not to be transported.
• * 1.1449

  Proclam••tion.
• * 1.1450

  Answ.
• * 1.1451

  Weers, Nusances.
• * 1.1452

  Answ.
• * 1.1453

  Nisi prius, King party, King•• Attorney•• Venire facias.
• * 1.1454

  Answ.
• * 1.1455

  Commons House.

  Justices of Peace nominated by the Commons.
• * 1.1456

  Answ.
• * 1.1457

  Identitate nominis: Variance.
• * 1.1458

  Poultry, prices.
• * 1.1459

  Exchequer.
• * 1.1460

  Grocers.
• * 1.1461

  Artificers, Apparel,
• * 1.1462

  Pestilence, Alienation with∣out licence.
• * 1.1463

  Answ.
• * 1.1464

  Wines.
• * 1.1465

  Price of W••nes, Testimonial.
• * 1.1466

  Justices of Assize.
• * 1.1467

  Answ.
• * 1.1468

  Villenage.
• * 1.1469

  Sugges••••ons.
• * 1.1470

  Parliament pro∣rogued, Chancellor, Appar••el,
• * 1.1471

  Ordinan••e, Statute, Am••ndment, Kings thanks, Parliament dis∣solved.
• * 1.1472

  Silver vessels, Hawks, Statutes printed not in the Record.
• * 1.1473

  Parliament ad∣journed, Proclamation, Painted Chamber.
• * 1.1474

  Chancellour, Causes of Parlia∣ment, Justice, Kings good will to his Subjects.
• * 1.1475

  Kings thanks.
• * 1.1476

  Common Peace, Good Laws.
• * 1.1477

  Amendment of faulty Laws,
• * 1.1478

  Petitions.
• * 1.1479

  Kings Declarati∣on, Popes citati∣ons, and Usurpa∣tions.
• * 1.1480

  Kings Courts, Provisors, Ancient Laws, Prerogative, Treasure export∣ed, Ecclesiastical li∣vings, Divine Service, Alms, Hospitality.
• * 1.1481

  Parliament,
• * 1.1482

  Liberties,
• * 1.1483

  Provisors, Variance in the Record.
• * 1.1484

  Transportation of Victuals, and Corn prohibited, Scotland, Protection, Scots.
• * 1.1485

  Answ.
• * 1.1486

  Fines of the Chan∣cery.
• * 1.1487

  Answ.

  Peoples case,
• * 1.1488

  Staple,
• * 1.1489

  Impositions to cease.
• * 1.1490

  Answ.
• * 1.1491

  Ships forfeited.

  Customs cancel∣led.
• * 1.1492

  Wines,
• * 1.1493

  Suggestions,
• * 1.1494

  Jurors, Embra∣cers, Maintainers.
• * 1.1495

  Staple, Melcomb, Lewes, Customes, Customers, Lynne,
• * 1.1496

  Royall assent, Kings thanks, Parliament dis∣missed.
• * 1.1497

  Chancellor, Painted Chamber, Causes of Parlia∣ment.
• * 1.1498

  Prince, Gascoign, Ireland, Government of England,
• * 1.1499

  Petitions.
• * 1.1500

  Chancellor, Causes of Parli∣ament.
• * 1.1501

  Popes claim of Tribute, King Iohns Ho∣mage to Rome, for England, and Ireland, Popes citation of the King to Rome.
• * 1.1502

  Advice required, Bishops, Lords, Commons.
• * 1.1503

  Kings cannot sub∣ject the Kingdom to the Pope, or any other, but by com∣mon assent of Par∣liament.
• * 1.1504

  Kings Oath••
• * 1.1505

  Popes usurpation unanimously re∣sisted.
• * 1.1506

  Universities, Oxford, Cambridge, Fryers, Complaint in Par∣liament.
• * 1.1507

  Parliament, Universities, Degrees.
• * 1.1508

  Bulls.

  Rome.
• * 1.1509

  King and his Council.
• * 1.1510

  Chancellor, Kings son in Law to be created an Earl.
• * 1.1511

  Lords assent.
• * 1.1512

  Chief Baron, Parliament, Aestate probanda, Livery ouster le maine, Age.
• * 1.1513

  Inspection in Parliament, Reseisure, Infa••ra Charters, Recognisances, Statutes, Writings vacated.
• * 1.1514

  Kings thanks. Parliament dis∣m••ssed.
• * 1.1515

  Writs of Sum∣mons,
• * 1.1516

  Parliament ad∣journed, because sundry Lords and Commons not yet come.
• * 1.1517

  Arch-Bishop, Painted Chamber,
• * 1.1518

  Arch-Bishop, Victory over ene∣mies.
• * 1.1519

  Subjects loyalty,
• * 1.1520

  Causes of Parlia∣ment.
• * 1.1521

  Petitions.
• * 1.1522

  Treaty, King of Scots. Peace, Scotland, Lords and Com∣mons several ad∣vise and Answers.
• * 1.1523

  Disinherison of the King and Crown.
• * 1.1524

  Oath of Allegi∣ance.
• * 1.1525

  Thanks for Aids and Subsidies granted.
• * 1.1526

  Subsidy granted, Old Customs and new.
• * 1.1527

  Great Charter, Statutes.
• * 1.1528

  Pardons.
• * 1.1529

  Process of Law.
• * 1.1530

  Commissions,
• * 1.1531

  Escheators.
• * 1.1532

  Labourers.
• * 1.1533

  Victuals.
• * 1.1534

  London, Forainers, Retail.
• * 1.1535

  Merchants, Wines.
• * 1.1536

  Green wax, Exchequer.
• * 1.1537

  Aliens, Callice.
• * 1.1538

  Kings thanks for aids, Lords and Com∣mons dine with the King.
• * 1.1539

  Sir Iohn de Lee.
• * 1.1540

  Robert Latimers Case.
• * 1.1541

  Wardship,
• * 1.1542

  Imprisonment, Duress.
• * 1.1543

  Due process of Law.
• * 1.1544

  Kings Steward, Kings Councel, Unjust oppression, Attachment.
• * 1.1545

  Verge,
• * 1.1546

  Marshalsey, Jurisdiction.

  Imprisonment.
• * 1.1547

  Authority abused, Purveyors.
• * 1.1548

  Defrauding the King

  Mannor of Rayn∣ham.
• * 1.1549

  Dover Castle.
• * 1.1550

  Imprisonment in the Tower,
• * 1.1551

  Constable of the Tower.
• * 1.1552

  Kings Councel.
• * 1.1553

  Wardship resign∣ed to the King.
• * 1.1554

  Recognisances va∣cated.
• * 1.1555

  Lord Chancellor.
• * 1.1556

  Causes of Parlia∣ment.
• * 1.1557

  Parliaments coun∣sel and assent used in all weighty af∣fairs.
• * 1.1558

  Peace with the French upon con∣ditions.
• * 1.1559

  Gascoyne.
• * 1.1560

  Stile of French King relinquish∣ed.
• * 1.1561

  The French breach of condi∣tions.
• * 1.1562

  Parliaments ad∣vise required.
• * 1.1563

  Petitions,
• * 1.1564

  Lords and Com∣mons answer.
• * 1.1565

  Stile of France.
• * 1.1566

  Stile of France as∣sumed by the King.
• * 1.1567

  New Great Seal.
• * 1.1568

  Patents, Charters Writs, Seals altered.
• * 1.1569

  Subsidy granted,
• * 1.1570

  Old Customs,
• * 1.1571

  Forts surveyed and repaired.
• * 1.1572

  Aliens.
• * 1.1573

  Armour, Horse-coursers,
• * 1.1574

  Answ.
• * 1.1575

  No man punished contrary to Law.
• * 1.1576

  Commissions re∣pealed,
• * 1.1577

  Prescription.
• * 1.1578

  Answ.
• * 1.1579

  Silva cedua, Tythes.
• * 1.1580

  Answ.
• * 1.1581

  Pardon, Forrest,
• * 1.1582

  Sheriffs.
• * 1.1583

  Answ.
• * 1.1584

  Indictment, Nisi prius against the King.
• * 1.1585

  Treason, Cha••cellor.
• * 1.1586

  Answ.
• * 1.1587

  Sea-mark.
• * 1.1588

  Times of W••r.
• * 1.1589

  Answ.
• * 1.1590

  Executors refusal, Aquita••ned.
• * 1.1591

  Repeal of Sta∣tutes, Variance from the Record.
• * 1.1592

  Staple.
• * 1.1593

  King's thanks to the Lords and Commons.
• * 1.1594

  Booty in War,
• * 1.1595

  Conquest, Charters.
• * 1.1596

  Priors Aliens seis∣ed.
• * 1.1597

  Clergies Array. Parliament dis∣solved.
• * 1.1598

  Painted Chamber.
• * 1.1599

  Chancellor, Causes of Parlia∣ment.
• * 1.1600

  Kings necessity.
• * 1.1601

  Kings Army.
• * 1.1602

  The French Kings power by Land and Sea.
• * 1.1603

  Englands invasion.

  Advice of Parlia∣ment required.
• * 1.1604

  Petitions,
• * 1.1605

  Subsidy granted,
• * 1.1606

  Contribution.
• * 1.1607

  Staple, Melcomb.
• * 1.1608

  Chancellor.
• * 1.1609

  Easter, Petitions,
• * 1.1610

  Kings thanks.

  Parliament dis∣missed.
• * 1.1611

  Great C••uncel summoned.
• * 1.1612

  Chancellor.

  Subsidy mistaken.
• * 1.1613

  Parish••s.
• * 1.1614

  Subsidy supplied, Parish Church.
• * 1.1615

  Chester, Mo••tmain.
• * 1.1616

  Commission for the Subsidy, Collectors, Commissioners, Knights of Coun∣ties.
• * 1.1617

  Petitions read and answered be∣fore the Lords and Commons, Parliament dis∣missed.
• * 1.1618

  Great Charter,
• * 1.1619

  Church-men re∣moved, Crowns disinhe∣rison, Officers, Laymen prefe••r'd.
• * 1.1620

  Kings election and prerogative over his Officers.
• * 1.1621

  Kings Councel.
• * 1.1622

  Answ.
• * 1.1623

  Petitions consi∣dered, Lords.
• * 1.1624

  Lands in Capite leased.
• * 1.1625

  Answ.
• * 1.1626

  Mills.
• * 1.1627

  Fines for Writs.
• * 1.1628

  Answ.
• * 1.1629

  Purveyance, Measure.
• * 1.1630

  Answ.
• * 1.1631

  Eyre, Treilbaston.
• * 1.1632

  Corn, Victuals.
• * 1.1633

  Wooll.
• * 1.1634

  Green wax, Extracts, Certainty, Parliament.
• * 1.1635

  Answ.
• * 1.1636

  Sheriff••,
• * 1.1637

  Trial, Birth.
• * 1.1638

  Answ.
• * 1.1639

  Old Law.
• * 1.1640

  Mayors, Bayliffs, Sergeant, Victuall••rs, Taverners.
• * 1.1641

  Answ.
• * 1.1642

  Easterlings, Merchants.
• * 1.1643

  Answ.
• * 1.1644

  Merchants, Wool, Free Trade.
• * 1.1645

  Answ.
• * 1.1646

  Merchants re∣strained, Wines, Repeal of Statutes
• * 1.1647

  Corporations, Liberties.
• * 1.1648

  Answ.
• * 1.1649

  Navies decay, Ships arrested•• Mariners, Merchants restrai∣ned, Masters of Ships, Imposition.
• * 1.1650

  Answ.
• * 1.1651

  Answ.
• * 1.1652

  Goods uncustom∣ed, Pardon.
• * 1.1653

  Answ.
• * 1.1654

  Fortresses.
• * 1.1655

  Answ.
• * 1.1656

  Assiises, Justices Parents.
• * 1.1657

  Answ.
• * 1.1658

  Commissioners charges, Sessions.
• * 1.1659

  Answ.
• * 1.1660

  Villenage Visne.
• * 1.1661

  Answ.
• * 1.1662

  Possession, Inquest of Office, Escheator, Trial.
• * 1.1663

  Scire facias.
• * 1.1664

  Answ.
• * 1.1665

  Sheriff, Escheators.
• * 1.1666

  Answ.
• * 1.1667

  French Varlets,
• * 1.1668

  Answ.
• * 1.1669

  Justice not to be delaid, No man to an∣swer without due process of Law.
• * 1.1670

  Answ.
• * 1.1671

  Impositions, Woolls.
• * 1.1672

  Commons House, Subsidy.
• * 1.1673

  Answ.
• * 1.1674

  Sea-coast guarded Protections, Commons loss.
• * 1.1675

  Answ.
• * 1.1676

  Seals counterfeit∣ed, Forgery, Imprisonment perpetual.
• * 1.1677

  Scottish money.
• * 1.1678

  Answ.
• * 1.1679

  Priests, Clergies assent.
• * 1.1680

  Writs of Sum∣mons.
• * 1.1681

  Parliament ad∣journed.
• * 1.1682

  Painted Chamber.
• * 1.1683

  Chancellor, Causes of the Par∣liament.
• * 1.1684

  Peace broken by the French.
• * 1.1685

  Kings right to France.
• * 1.1686

  Armies, King of Castile, Aragon, Royal Navy, Publick charges, Aid required.
• * 1.1687

  Nobles, Realms defence.
• * 1.1688

  Season of War, Speedy answer.
• * 1.1689

  Committee of Lords and C••m∣mons.
• * 1.1690

  Conference.
• * 1.1691

  Aids granted, Wars.
• * 1.1692

  Petitions answer∣ed.
• * 1.1693

  Chancellor Kings thanks,
• * 1.1694

  Commons Peti∣tions, C••mmons dismis∣sed, Parliament ended
• * 1.1695

  Petitions,
• * 1.1696

  Subsidy granted upon condition, Tonnage and Poundage.
• * 1.1697

  Wars, Commissions, Fees, Commons house.
• * 1.1698

  Collectors.
• * 1.1699

  Magna Charta, Forrest.
• * 1.1700

  Answ.
• * 1.1701

  Petitions answer∣ed, Private petitions.
• * 1.1702

  Answ.
• * 1.1703

  Cloaths, Assizes.
• * 1.1704

  London, Cities, Liberties.
• * 1.1705

  Answ.
• * 1.1706

  Staples, Calice.
• * 1.1707

  Answ.

  Kings Councel.
• * 1.1708

  Scottish silver.
• * 1.1709

  Protection, War••••
• * 1.1710

  Deceit.
• * 1.1711

  Answ.
• * 1.1712

  Chancery.
• * 1.1713

  Staple at Lin, Woolls.
• * 1.1714

  Answ.
• * 1.1715

  Tythe Wood, Prohibition.
• * 1.1716

  Answ.
• * 1.1717

  Ordinaries, Jurisdiction, Breach of Faith, Labourers.
• * 1.1718

  Answ.
• * 1.1719

  Purveyors, Resistance.
• * 1.1720

  Answ.
• * 1.1721

  Accomptants, Exchequer, Imprisonment.
• * 1.1722

  Answ.
• * 1.1723

  Cyrographer, Fines, Fees, Common Pleas.
• * 1.1724

  Answ.
• * 1.1725

  Labourers, Justices removed.
• * 1.1726

  Answ.
• * 1.1727

  Villenage, Trial.
• * 1.1728

  Answ.
• * 1.1729

  Masters of ships, Marriners Wages, Ships pressed, Necessity.
• * 1.1730

  Answ.
• * 1.1731

  Allowance for tackling of ships.
• * 1.1732

  Answ.
• * 1.1733

  Provisors, Pope.
• * 1.1734

  First-fruits.
• * 1.1735

  Answ.
• * 1.1736

  Burgesses, Bristoll a County, Perambulation, Chancery, Charters confirm∣ed.
• * 1.1737

  Answ.
• * 1.1738

  French Prior Alie••s.
• * 1.1739

  Answ.
• * 1.1740

  Sheriffs, Bailiff••.
• * 1.1741

  Answ:
• * 1.1742

  Exchequer, Suggestions.
• * 1.1743

  Answ.
• * 1.1744

  Parliament ad∣journed, because sundry Lords and Commons not yet come.
• * 1.1745

  Proclamation for all summoned to appear.
• * 1.1746

  Chancellor, King, C••uses of the Par∣liament.
• * 1.1747

  Government of the Realm.
• * 1.1748

  Defence of the Realm by Land and Sea.
• * 1.1749

  Wars against ene∣mies, Advice of Parlia∣ment followed.
• * 1.1750

  Lords and Com∣mons advise apart.
• * 1.1751

  Petitions.
• * 1.1752

  Commons meet in the Chapter house at Westmin∣ster.
• * 1.1753

  Committee of Lords to consult with them.
• * 1.1754

  Subsidy granted,
• * 1.1755

  Commons device, Kings Council, Royal assent, Chancellor.
• * 1.1756

  Treasurer.
• * 1.1757

  Privy Seal, Officers, Rewards prohibi∣ted.
• * 1.1758

  Officers, Rewards prohibited.
• * 1.1759

  Reports of matters of Council to the King.
• * 1.1760

  Ordinances by the King and his Council, Officers.
• * 1.1761

  Ordinances re∣pealed, Sweet Wines, Retail, London.
• * 1.1762

  Lord Mayor, Prices of Wine.
• * 1.1763

  Commons Pro∣testation, Alle∣giance, King abused by ill Officers, Ransoms, Subsi∣dies, Wars.
• * 1.1764

  Councils abuses, Staple, Bullion, Shifts for money, Provide Debts bought at Undervalues.
• * 1.1765

  Richard Lyons his Impeachment, Deceits, Extortions, Farmer of Sub∣sidies, Licences to trans∣port Wooll and Staple-ware, Impositions, Change of mony, Bribes to pay due debts, Council.
• * 1.1766

  His answer and submission.
• * 1.1767

  His censure, Imprisonment, Seisure of his lands and goods.
• * 1.1768

  Extortions, Commissions of Enquiry, D••sfranchisement.
• * 1.1769

  Lord Latimers impeachment by the Commons, Oppressions.
• * 1.1770

  Chamberlain,
• * 1.1771

  Kings Councel,
• * 1.1772

  Exactions, Victuals, Ransomes.
• * 1.1773

  Not accounting,
• * 1.1774

  Victuals sold,
• * 1.1775

  Losse of S. Savi∣ours Fort and o∣thers.
• * 1.1776

  C••nfederacy with Richard Lyons.
• * 1.1777

  His answer, Triall by Peers, Commons.
• * 1.1778

  Judgment against him,
• * 1.1779

  Ill counsel, Deceit to the King.
• * 1.1780

  Staples prejudice, Callis.
• * 1.1781

  Impositions, Peers, Judges, Imprisonment, Marshall, Fines and Ran∣somes, Commons re∣quest, Officers confisca∣ted, Put from the Councel,
• * 1.1782

  Mainprisors, Marshall.
• * 1.1783

  Mainprisors.
• * 1.1784

  William Ellis his Impeachment, Extortions, Farmer of Cu∣stomes, Subsidy.
• * 1.1785

  His Answer, His Judgment, Imprisonment,
• * 1.1786

  Iohn Peach his Impeachment, Monopoly, Wines, Extortion, Judgement a∣gainst him.
• * 1.1787

  Imprisonment, Recompence.
• * 1.1788

  Lord Nevill im∣peached.
• * 1.1789

  Privy Councel∣lour, Buying debts due to the King at undervalues, Defrauding the King for souldi∣ers wages, Witnesses produ∣ced, Witness imprison∣ed, Judgment against him, Imprisoment, Losse of lands goods and offices, Restitution, Executors.
• * 1.1790

  Women, Main∣tenance, Alice Perers, Forfeiture, Banishment.
• * 1.1791

  Prior of Ecclefield, Alien, Complaint, Lord Latimer.
• * 1.1792

  Adam de Bury im∣peached, Deceits & wrongs, Major of Callis, Delinquents sent for, Contempt, Goods and Chattels forfeited.
• * 1.1793

  Error in Parlia∣ment, Archdeaconry of Norwich.
• * 1.1794

  Errors in the Common P••eas, to be reversed in the Kings Bench, and of the Kings Bench in the Par∣liament.
• * 1.1795

  Complaint, Commons, Great Yarmouth, Charter repealed in one clause only
• * 1.1796

  Commons re∣quest, Prince of Wales, created on∣ly by the King, not by the Lords, Kings prerogative,
• * 1.1797

  King sick, Lords and Com∣mons attend him, Kings confirmati∣on.
• * 1.1798

  Magna Charta, Forrest.
• * 1.1799

  Answ.
• * 1.1800

  Sheriffs, Inquests and Juries, Pannel, Sheriffs oath.
• * 1.1801

  Answ.

  [unspec 45] Undersheriff, Pannel.
• * 1.1802

  Liberties, Exemptions, Occupations, Abuses reformed.
• * 1.1803

  Answ.
• * 1.1804

  Commissions re∣pealed, Extortions, Commissioners of good name, estate and reputation.
• * 1.1805

  Answ.
• * 1.1806

  J••stices, Sergeants, Lawyers.
• * 1.1807

  Salmons, Fish, Thames, Nets.
• * 1.1808

  Answ.
• * 1.1809

  Commissions of Enquiry.
• * 1.1810

  Wears, Braint, Thames.
• * 1.1811

  Answ.
• * 1.1812

  Lombards, Brokers, Usury, Sodomy, Spies, Aliens.
• * 1.1813

  Answ.
• * 1.1814

  Strangers, Corporations, Liberties,
• * 1.1815

  〈…〉〈…〉 shewed Ch••nce••••.
• * 1.1816

  Answ.
• * 1.1817

  Protect•••••••• re∣pealed.
• * 1.1818

  Answ.

  [unspec 52] Council.
• * 1.1819

  Ribald, Begg••rs•• Banishment.
• * 1.1820

  Answ.

  [unspec 53] Statute of Win∣chester.
• * 1.1821

  R••berdsmen, Counterfeits, Soldiers.
• * 1.1822

  Staple, Lincoln, S. Botolphs,
• * 1.1823

  Answ.

  Kings pleasure.
• * 1.1824

  Incontinency, Clergy, Bigamy.
• * 1.1825

  Answ.
• * 1.1826

  Bailiffs, Forrests•• Forfeiture, Legal trial, Chancery, Mainprise, Eyre, Restitution.
• * 1.1827

  Answ.
• * 1.1828

  Ill Cou••cellors, Officers disabled, Restitution.
• * 1.1829

  Answ.
• * 1.1830

  King and Lords liberty.
• * 1.1831

  Aliens religiou•• Rome.
• * 1.1832

  Answ.

  [unspec 58] Council.
• * 1.1833

  Justices of Peace•• nominated by the Lords and Com∣mons in Parlia∣ment, Oath, Fees.
• * 1.1834

  Answ.

  King and Coun∣cel.
• * 1.1835

  Church lands sold.
• * 1.1836

  Westm. 2.
• * 1.1837

  Answ.
• * 1.1838

  Alienation••.
• * 1.1839

  Hundreds not to be farmed.
• * 1.1840

  Answ.
• * 1.1841

  Indictment, Coroner, Murder, Flight.
• * 1.1842

  Forfeiture, Justi∣ces of Goal deli∣very.
• * 1.1843

  Answ.
• * 1.1844

  Stankes, Nusan∣ces, Havens.
• * 1.1845

  Answ.
• * 1.1846

  Accounts, Ex∣chequer.
• * 1.1847

  Averment,
• * 1.1848

  Answ.
• * 1.1849

  Sea-coasts de∣fence, Residence.
• * 1.1850

  Answ.
• * 1.1851

  Sheriffs, D••puties.
• * 1.1852

  Answ.
• * 1.1853

  Justices of Assize, Associates.
• * 1.1854

  Answ.
• * 1.1855

  Yarmouth, Herring.
• * 1.1856

  Monopoly, Repeal, Free trade.
• * 1.1857

  Barre, Collate∣ral warranty, Assets.
• * 1.1858

  Answ.
• * 1.1859

  Justices of Assize, Sessions, Goal deliveries, Patents.
• * 1.1860

  Answ.
• * 1.1861

  Sheriffs annually chosen, Exchequer, Extracts,
• * 1.1862

  Escheators.
• * 1.1863

  Answ.
• * 1.1864

  Commissions, Dinners,
• * 1.1865

  Perambulations of the Forrest, Officers, Forfeiture, Dammages.
• * 1.1866

  Answ.
• * 1.1867

  Charter of the Forrest.
• * 1.1868

  Lumbards, Fraud.

  [unspec 73] Answ.
• * 1.1869

  Kings Councel,
• * 1.1870

  Seisure of lands and goods, Attainder.

  Answ.
• * 1.1871

  Sheriffs, Undersheriffs, Gaoler, Justices, Commissioners,
• * 1.1872

  Answ.
• * 1.1873

  Bishops, Probate of Wills, Fees, Acquittance, Account.
• * 1.1874

  Answ.

  [unspec 76] Felons goods, Office, Traverse, Old Law.
• * 1.1875

  Answ.
• * 1.1876

  Account, Exchequer, Scottish money.

  Sweet Wine,
• * 1.1877

  Answ.
• * 1.1878

  Clerks of the Marker, Fines in grosse, Measures, Weights.
• * 1.1879

  Answ.
• * 1.1880

  Negligence.
• * 1.1881

  Patent, Escheators en∣quest.
• * 1.1882

  Answ.
• * 1.1883

  Chancellor, Champerty, Damages.
• * 1.1884

  Answ.
• * 1.1885

  Provisors, Rome.
• * 1.1886

  Answ.
• * 1.1887

  Lord Steward, Marshal, Jurisdiction, Articuli super chartas, Verge.
• * 1.1888

  Answ.
• * 1.1889

  Jurisdiction.
• * 1.1890

  Exchequer, Wager of Law, Prerogative.
• * 1.1891

  Answ.
• * 1.1892

  Corographer, Fines, Fees.
• * 1.1893

  Answ.
• * 1.1894

  Popes usurpations Provisors,
• * 1.1895

  Tax to the Pope. Popes extortions.
• * 1.1896

  Brokers of Rome, Simony.
• * 1.1897

  Unworthy per∣sons promoted, Learnings decay.
• * 1.1898

  Alien enemies, Treasure ex∣ported.
• * 1.1899

  Law of the Church, Presentation,
• * 1.1900

  Hospitality.
• * 1.1901

  Pope.
• * 1.1902

  Lay-Patrons, Simony, Popes covetous∣ness, Popes great exa∣ctions & treasure out of England.
• * 1.1903

  Churches honor, Plagues of the Realm for suffer∣ing the Church to be defaced.
• * 1.1904

  Churches repa∣ration. Jubile.
• * 1.1905

  Letters to the Pope, Great Seal, Nobles Seals,
• * 1.1906

  No money to be exported, Lombards, Forfeiture, Imprisonment
• * 1.1907

  Answ.
• * 1.1908

  Pope.
• * 1.1909

  Popes Collectors, Aliens, Spies, Secrets disclosed.
• * 1.1910

  Popes Receiver and Collector, Peter-pence, Mony transported
• * 1.1911

  Cardinals, Aliens, Deans, Arch∣deacons, Prebendaries, Mony transported English Brokers.
• * 1.1912

  Popes usurpation, Enemies, Lombards, Subsidy.
• * 1.1913

  Popes translation of Bishopricks, &c.
• * 1.1914

  Popes Collector, First-fruits.
• * 1.1915

  Provisors, Rome, Popes reservati∣ons, Benefices, Cardinals created Kings enemies.
• * 1.1916

  Popes usurpations Kings enemies, Kings regality.
• * 1.1917

  Religious houses, Free ele••••ion, Popes incroach∣ment.
• * 1.1918

  Legacies from the Pope, Popes co∣vetousness of our money.
• * 1.1919

  Money trans∣ported, Popes Collectors, Cardinals Proctors.
• * 1.1920

  Popes Collectors banished under pain of death, Proctors banished:
• * 1.1921

  Popes Collector, Clergies vassalage to the Popes Col∣lector, Persons sent for to give informati∣on to the Lords and Commons.
• * 1.1922

  Servants, Beggers, Vagabonds, Labourers.
• * 1.1923

  Answ.
• * 1.1924

  Kings Wards, Commitment, Preroga••ive.

  Answ.
• * 1.1925

  Prescription, Writ of Right, Mortdancester, Nuper obiit, Cozenage, Aiel, Old Law not to be changed.
• * 1.1926

  Answ.
• * 1.1927

  Aliens, Benefices.
• * 1.1928

  Answ.
• * 1.1929

  Errors,
• * 1.1930

  Justices of Assize.

  Answ.
• * 1.1931

  General Pardon of Intrusions.

  Prerogative.
• * 1.1932

  Answ.
• * 1.1933

  Account, Executors, Guardian in Soc∣cage.
• * 1.1934

  Answ.
• * 1.1935

  Restitution, Farmers t•• Aliens.
• * 1.1936

  Answ.

  Priors, Churches Conventual, Col∣legial, Parochial,
• * 1.1937

  Grants prejudici∣al to the King and Realm.
• * 1.1938

  Answ.
• * 1.1939

  Forestallers, Justices of Peace.
• * 1.1940

  Answ.
• * 1.1941

  Infants, Fines, Old Law.
• * 1.1942

  Answ.
• * 1.1943

  Prior Aliens, Wars, French Alien ene∣mies banished.
• * 1.1944

  Prisoners, Ransome.
• * 1.1945

  Answ.
• * 1.1946

  Devon, Oppressi∣on, Stannaries, Charter explain∣ed in Parliament.
• * 1.1947

  Cornwall, Stannaries.
• * 1.1948

  Cumberland, Carlisles repair, Aid, Poverty, Warden of the Marches.
• * 1.1949

  Answ.
• * 1.1950

  Port-Towns.
• * 1.1951

  Ships, Mariners, Deodand.
• * 1.1952

  Answ.
• * 1.1953

  Kings grace.
• * 1.1954

  Watermen, Nusances, Locks, Wears, Thames, Customs, Stanes-Bridge, Windsor, Maidenhead.
• * 1.1955

  Answ.
• * 1.1956

  Exacted ••ees, Chancery, Supersedeas.
• * 1.1957

  Kent, Dover-castle, Imprisonment, Jurisdiction.
• * 1.1958

  Answ.
• * 1.1959

  Process, Capias, Cinque-ports.
• * 1.1960

  Sea-coasts, Ships arrested, Reprisal.
• * 1.1961

  Answ.
• * 1.1962

  Southampton.
• * 1.1963

  Feefarm, Fortification,
• * 1.1964

  Men of War.
• * 1.1965

  Answ.
• * 1.1966

  Winchester, Lib••rties con∣firmed, London, Murage.
• * 1.1967

  Loans repaiment, Treasurer.
• * 1.1968

  Answ.
• * 1.1969

  Lords, Rio••s,
• * 1.1970

  Corporations, Common,
• * 1.1971

  Answ.
• * 1.1972

  Council.
• * 1.1973

  Bath, Fair, Bristol, Nusance,
• * 1.1974

  Answ.
• * 1.1975

  Great Council,
• * 1.1976

  Essex. Clothes, Cogware, Kersies.
• * 1.1977

  Answ.
• * 1.1978

  Statute explained.
• * 1.1979

  London liberties, Strangers, Broker, Retail.
• * 1.1980

  Answ.
• * 1.1981

  Cities govern∣ment, Merchants of the Haunce.
• * 1.1982

  Houses decayed in Cities and Boroughs, Kings Tenants, Fee-farms.
• * 1.1983

  Chichester.
• * 1.1984

  Liberties.

  Priviledges.
• * 1.1985

  Answ.

  Chancer.
• * 1.1986

  Charters con∣firmed.
• * 1.1987

  Answ.
• * 1.1988

  Surrey and Sussex, Fee farms, Earl of Arundel, Sheriffs Turns, Sheriffs Account,
• * 1.1989

  Answ.
• * 1.1990

  Southwark, Charter confirm∣ed.
• * 1.1991

  Answ.
• * 1.1992

  Newcastle, Prior of Tinmouth,
• * 1.1993

  False recovery.
• * 1.1994

  Chancellor,
• * 1.1995

  Procedendo,
• * 1.1996

  Commission,
• * 1.1997

  Answ.

  Parliament,
• * 1.1998

  Defence.
• * 1.1999

  Commission,
• * 1.2000

  Answ.
• * 1.2001

  Essex, Hartford, Sheriffs Account,
• * 1.2002

  Answ.

  Search, Exchequer, Pardon.
• * 1.2003

  Rochester, Clerk of the Mar∣ket,
• * 1.2004

  Answ.

  Fines,
• * 1.2005

  Sheriffs account,
• * 1.2006

  Answ.
• * 1.2007

  Pardon.

  Forfeiture, Attainder.
• * 1.2008

  Answ.
• * 1.2009

  Processe disconti∣nued, Issue, Nisi Prius.
• * 1.2010

  Old Law.
• * 1.2011

  Answ.
• * 1.2012

  Transportation of Corn, Calice.
• * 1.2013

  Answ.

  Free exportation
• * 1.2014

  Nottingham, Guardian, Mor••main,
• * 1.2015

  Heybeth-bridge.
• * 1.2016

  Answ.
• * 1.2017

  London, Usury, Old Law.
• * 1.2018

  Answ.
• * 1.2019

  Assise, Nusance, Mill, Common-Law.
• * 1.2020

  Answ.
• * 1.2021

  Lombaads, Wooll, Deceit.
• * 1.2022

  Great Council.
• * 1.2023

  Answ.
• * 1.2024

  Trial, Births, Old Law,
• * 1.2025

  Answ.
• * 1.2026

  Kiugs carriages, Marshalsey.
• * 1.2027

  Answ.
• * 1.2028

  Steward.
• * 1.2029

  Merchants, Staple, Imposi••ions.
• * 1.2030

  Answ.
• * 1.2031

  Enquiry.
• * 1.2032

  Sheriffs, Justices of Peace, Posse Comitatus.
• * 1.2033

  Routs and Riots.
• * 1.2034

  Answ.
• * 1.2035

  Nottingham-Castle, An Earl Keeper thereof•• Great Council.
• * 1.2036

  Answ.
• * 1.2037

  Corporations, Hamlets, Contribution, Break••rs of the Peace.
• * 1.2038

  Answ.
• * 1.2039

  No••thamberland, Issues pardoned.
• * 1.2040

  Answ.
• * 1.2041

  Southampton, Extortions, Lord Nevil, Soldiers wages and disorder.
• * 1.2042

  Answ.
• * 1.2043

  Norfolk, Paiment, Purveyors.
• * 1.2044

  Answ.
• * 1.2045

  Yarmouth, Complaint in Parliament, Oppressions, Kings protection,
• * 1.2046

  Answ.
• * 1.2047

  York, Extortion, Admission to Be∣nefices.
• * 1.2048

  Answ.
• * 1.2049

  Sussex, Cinque ports, Contribution, Great Council.
• * 1.2050

  Answ.
• * 1.2051

  Worcestershire, Salop, Stafford, Hereford, Bristol, Gloucester, Merchants, Calice•• Arrest for others debts and tres∣passes, Marches of Wales, Chester, Felonies, Forfeiture,
• * 1.2052

  Old Law.
• * 1.2053

  Woollen-yarn.
• * 1.2054

  Draper••.
• * 1.2055

  Answ.
• * 1.2056

  Forfeiture••
• * 1.2057

  Ci••ies liberties confirmed, Farms, Charte••.
• * 1.2058

  Answ.

  Chancery.
• * 1.2059

  Great Yarmouth Free trade, P••or oppressed the rich.
• * 1.2060

  Answ.

  Great Council.
• * 1.2061

  Tividel, Restitution.
• * 1.2062

  Answ.
• * 1.2063

  Lord Marchers Report to the Parliament.
• * 1.2064

  York.

  Merchants woo•••• seised for the Kings debts, Reprisal.
• * 1.2065

  Answ.

  Great Council.
• * 1.2066

  Restitution.
• * 1.2067

  Answ.

  Great Council.
• * 1.2068

  Devon-shire Cot∣mons, Victuals, Free-quarter, Purveyance.
• * 1.2069

  Answ.
• * 1.2070

  Bailiffs, F••le returns, Great Council.
• * 1.2071

  Answ.
• * 1.2072

  Church-yard, Sanctuary.
• * 1.2073

  Escape.
• * 1.2074

  Answ.
• * 1.2075

  Habeas Corpus Nisi Prius.

  Disc••ntin••ance, Privy Se••l, Old Law.
• * 1.2076

  Answ.
• * 1.2077

  Livery sued.
• * 1.2078

  Inquest of Offices, Esch••ator, Averment, Non-••••nure.
• * 1.2079

  Answ.
• * 1.2080

  T••aver••e.
• * 1.2081

  Privy Seal, Kings Deb••, T••easurers Letter, Day of Payment.
• * 1.2082

  Answ.
• * 1.2083

  P••rliament A••∣nual, Knights election, Sheriffs, Knights election,
• * 1.2084

  Answ.
• * 1.2085

  Answ.
• * 1.2086

  Extents at under∣value.
• * 1.2087

  Pardon, Parliament, Kings Councel∣lors.
• * 1.2088

  Answ.
• * 1.2089

  K••ngs Preroga∣tive,
• * 1.2090

  Articles of Com∣plaint, Parlia∣ment, Justices, Judgment re∣pealed.
• * 1.2091

  Answ.
• * 1.2092

  Kings Councel.
• * 1.2093

  Liberties••
• * 1.2094

  Government of the Realm, Crown revenues,
• * 1.2095

  Answ.
• * 1.2096

  Kings profit, Pe••ples ease.
• * 1.2097

  Imp••sitions with∣out Parliamen•••• Penalty, Com∣mon Law.
• * 1.2098

  Answ.
• * 1.2099

  Broakers, Reco¦veries, ••••ya••••.
• * 1.2100

  Old Law
• * 1.2101

  Answ.
• * 1.2102

  Wapentakes, Hundreds, Bailiffs.
• * 1.2103

  Answ.
• * 1.2104

  Wapentakes, Hundreds, Warning.
• * 1.2105

  Answ.
• * 1.2106

  Presentments, Leets, Wapentakes,
• * 1.2107

  Answ.

  [unspec 187] Resiants, Wapen¦takes, Hundreds.
• * 1.2108

  Answ.

  [unspec 188] Bailiffs, Markets, Fairs, Attach∣ments, Jurisdicti••on.
• * 1.2109

  Bailiffs, Hundreds, Wapentakes,
• * 1.2110

  Answ.
• * 1.2111

  Answ.
• * 1.2112

  Consultations, Tithes, Silva cedua.
• * 1.2113

  Answ.
• * 1.2114

  Prohibitions••
• * 1.2115

  Ordinary, Consultations.
• * 1.2116

  Prohibition••
• * 1.2117

  Pensions, Prohi∣bition.
• * 1.2118

  Answ.

  Justices, Bish••ps.
• * 1.2119

  Tithes•• Prohibi∣tion, C••••on Law.
• * 1.2120

  Purveyors, Carriages, Liberties••
• * 1.2121

  Tithes, Ecclesi∣astical Judge.
• * 1.2122

  Consul••ation•• Ecclesiastical Judge,
• * 1.2123

  Prohibition, Libel•• Judges seal.
• * 1.2124

  Clerk, Arrest, Church-yard, Sanctuary.
• * 1.2125

  Answ.
• * 1.2126

  Calice, Staple.
• * 1.2127

  Answ.
• * 1.2128

  Staple.

  Staple-wares.
• * 1.2129

  Merchants, Soldiers.
• * 1.2130

  Countess of Ar∣tois Charter.
• * 1.2131

  Answ.
• * 1.2132

  Calice.
• * 1.2133

  Bailiffs, Mayor Aldermen, London.
• * 1.2134

  Answ.

  Calice liberties, Mayor.
• * 1.2135

  Strayes, Escheats, Watch.
• * 1.2136

  Commons, Writs for wages,
• * 1.2137

  Bishops, Parlament ended.
• * 1.2138

  Commons Petiti∣ons.
• * 1.2139

  Petition to the King and Lords•• London.
• * 1.2140

  Franchises di∣minished,
• * 1.2141

  Grievances re∣dressed,
• * 1.2142

  Merchant-strangers, Brokers, Retail,
• * 1.2143

  Secrets discovered to the Enemies, Spies, King and hi•• Council,
• * 1.2144

  Statu••e, Ordinance.
• * 1.2145

  Answ.
• * 1.2146

  Ci••ies good Governement.
• * 1.2147

  Merchant-strangers, H••ns-Merchants, Alm••ins.
• * 1.2148

  Devon, Stanneries, Oppression, Cornwall.
• * 1.2149

  Declaration of the Charters granted to the Tinners.
• * 1.2150

  Article 1. The Tinners Charter and L••∣berties.
• * 1.2151

  Resp.
• * 1.2152

  Article 2.
• * 1.2153

  Article 3.
• * 1.2154

  Resp.
• * 1.2155

  Article 4.
• * 1.2156

  Resp.
• * 1.2157

  Article 5.
• * 1.2158

  Resp.
• * 1.2159

  Writs of Sum∣mon••.
• * 1.2160

  Prince, Parliament held by Commission by reason of the Kings absence.
• * 1.2161

  Painted Chamber
• * 1.2162

  Commission.
• * 1.2163

  Chancellor, Parliament ad∣journed, for that divers Lords and Commons not come.
• * 1.2164

  Chancellors speech.
• * 1.2165

  Kings recovery.
• * 1.2166

  Gods love to the King & Kingdom.
• * 1.2167

  The Kings love to the Lords, Prince of Wales.
• * 1.2168

  Prince Gods Vicar.
• * 1.2169

  Peace.
• * 1.2170

  Causes of the Parliament.
• * 1.2171

  Conspiracie and consederacie of the French, Spani∣ards, and Scots against the English.
• * 1.2172

  Parliaments ad∣vice required.
• * 1.2173

  Chamberlain, Realms profit.
• * 1.2174

  Popes usurpations
• * 1.2175

  Petitions.
• * 1.2176

  Commons house and place of meeting, Monies raised.
• * 1.2177

  Committee of Lords to confer with the Com∣mons.
• * 1.2178

  Poll-money granted.
• * 1.2179

  Special Treasurers for the Subsidy.
• * 1.2180

  Warrs.
• * 1.2181

  Treasurers Wages
• * 1.2182

  Warrs.
• * 1.2183

  A Committee of Lords sent to the sick King.
• * 1.2184

  Kings Pardon, Petitions answer∣ed, Royall Assent,
• * 1.2185

  Parliament end∣ed, President of Par∣liament.
• * 1.2186

  Churches Liber∣ties, Great Charter, Forrest.
• * 1.2187

  Pardon.
• * 1.2188

  Fees, Great Seal.

  Answ.
• * 1.2189

  Felony,
• * 1.2190

  Accounts, Allowance, Loans.

  Answ.
• * 1.2191

  Prescription, Liberties.
• * 1.2192

  Answ.
• * 1.2193

  Justices of Peace, Leet, Labourers.

  [unspec 30] Answ.
• * 1.2194

  Patent revoked, Water-Baily, Thames, Nusances.
• * 1.2195

  Answ.
• * 1.2196

  Chancellor, Londoners, Constable of the Tower.
• * 1.2197

  Southwark, Marshal,
• * 1.2198

  Injury to others.

  Answ.
• * 1.2199

  London Charter, Strangers.
• * 1.2200

  Answ.
• * 1.2201

  London, Coroner, Kings ancient ••ight.
• * 1.2202

  Answ.
• * 1.2203

  Aliens, Warrs, Merchant, Artificer.
• * 1.2204

  Obedience to the King.
• * 1.2205

  Answ.

  [unspec 36] Provisors, Rome, Premunire, Pope.
• * 1.2206

  Answ.
• * 1.2207

  Perambulations, Forrest, Attachment, False Imprison∣ment.
• * 1.2208

  Answ.
• * 1.2209

  Marshals Juris∣diction, Prescription.
• * 1.2210

  Answ.
• * 1.2211

  Hunting, Pur∣lieu••, Forrest, Assarts.
• * 1.2212

  Answ.
• * 1.2213

  Priests Wages, Tryall.
• * 1.2214

  Forfeiture.
• * 1.2215

  Answ.
• * 1.2216

  Wards.
• * 1.2217

  Answ.
• * 1.2218

  Officers.

  Maintenance, Quarrels.
• * 1.2219

  Answ.
• * 1.2220

  Religious persons,
• * 1.2221

  Answ.
• * 1.2222

  Old Law.
• * 1.2223

  Statutes repealed, Parliament, Purveyors.
• * 1.2224

  Answ.
• * 1.2225

  Knights fees, Parliament.
• * 1.2226

  Answ.
• * 1.2227

  Ordinances, Clergies Petition.
• * 1.2228

  Constitutions.
• * 1.2229

  Answ.
• * 1.2230

  Leets, Taverns.
• * 1.2231

  Answ.
• * 1.2232

  Commons, Collectors.
• * 1.2233

  Answ.
• * 1.2234

  Protections, Delay, Covin, Kings Council.
• * 1.2235

  Answ.
• * 1.2236

  Fish, N••••s, Commissions.
• * 1.2237

  Answ.
• * 1.2238

  Debtors, Fraudu∣lent conveyances.
• * 1.2239

  Sanctuary,
• * 1.2240

  Answ.
• * 1.2241

  Pardon, Pyracies, Kings prerogative
• * 1.2242

  Answ.
• * 1.2243

  Charters, Liberties, Clerks of the Market,
• * 1.2244

  Answ.
• * 1.2245

  Law, Custom.
• * 1.2246

  Answ.

  Rece••t, C••••nt••rplea.
• * 1.2247

  Custom, Wooll••n clothes.
• * 1.2248

  Answ.
• * 1.2249

  Loans repaid.

  Answ
• * 1.2250

  Tythe•• Sea-c••als.
• * 1.2251

  Answ.
• * 1.2252

  Fines for Writs, Mag Charta.

  Answ.
• * 1.2253

  Chancellor.
• * 1.2254

  Sheriff, Escheator, C••rone••, Exem∣tion, Age.
• * 1.2255

  Answ.

  Kings pleasure.
• * 1.2256

  Charters allowed.
• * 1.2257

  Answ.
• * 1.2258

  Essex, Hertford, Kings favour.
• * 1.2259

  Answ.
• * 1.2260

  Profession, Nonability, Dispensati••••, Rome.
• * 1.2261

  Answ.
• * 1.2262

  Herring Price, Commissions.
• * 1.2263

  Answ.
• * 1.2264

  Devon, Stanneries liberties Parliaments pro∣mi••e.
• * 1.2265

  Prince of Wales•• Stanneries,
• * 1.2266

  Privity.
• * 1.2267

  Princes 〈◊〉〈◊〉, S••••nder.
• * 1.2268

  Answ.
• * 1.2269

  King and Princes Councel.
• * 1.2270

  Mills, Nusance.

  St Ives River, Ships, Boats,
• * 1.2271

  Answ.
• * 1.2272

  Warwick Goal repaired.
• * 1.2273

  Answ.

  Treasurer, Kings Councel.
• * 1.2274

  Wools, Custo∣mers, Weighers, Kings Preroga∣tive.
• * 1.2275

  Answ.
• * 1.2276

  Quinde••ms, Tax, Barons of the Exchequer, Old ra••e.
• * 1.2277

  Answ.
• * 1.2278

  Frizes.
• * 1.2279

  Severn. Nusance,

  Ships,
• * 1.2280

  Answ.

  Lords to hear and determine.
• * 1.2281

  Ship, Boat, Deodand.
• * 1.2282

  Answ.
• * 1.2283

  Age, Livery, Inspection.
• * 1.2284

  Answ.

  Chancellour,
• * 1.2285

  Lord Latimers restitution.
• * 1.2286

  Parliament.
• * 1.2287

  Answ.
• * 1.2288

  Pardon.

  Kings Preroga∣tive.
• * 1.2289

  Answ.
• * 1.2290

  Provisors.
• * 1.2291

  Cardinals,
• * 1.2292

  Popes Collector,
• * 1.2293

  First-fruits.
• * 1.2294

  Al••ens, Wars,
• * 1.2295

  Praemunire.
• * 1.2296

  Answ.
• * 1.2297

  Prohibition, Tythe-wood,
• * 1.2298

  Answ.

  Consultation.
• * 1.2299

  Pensions, Prohibition, Ordineries.
• * 1.2300

  Answ.

  Search.
• * 1.2301

  Consultation.
• * 1.2302

  Answ.
• * 1.2303

  Kings right, Law.
• * 1.2304

  Priests arrests.
• * 1.2305

  Bishop of Win∣chester.
• * 1.2306

  Writs for Wages, Parliament ended.
• * 1.2307

  Sir Tho. Hungerford Speaker of the Parliament.
• * 1.2308

  Parliaments in∣justice, Pardon.
• * 1.2309

  Pardon for Rich. Lyons.
• * 1.2310

  Alice Perrers, Judgment re∣versed.
• * 1.2311

  Restitution.
• * 1.2312

  Parliament ended
• * 1.2313

  C••mm••ns, Extortion, Commission, Enquests,
• * 1.2314

  Parliament.
• * 1.2315

  W. Prynne.
• * 1.2316

  Pardon, Parliament,
• * 1.2317

  No Aid, Impositi∣on, or Charge to be imposed, but by common con∣sent of the Pre∣la••es, Lords and Commons in ••u••l Parliament, Customs.
• * 1.2318

  14 E. 3. r. 1. Stat. 2.
• * 1.2319

  Impositions.