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 Quinto Richardi Secundi. The Parliament holden at Westminster, the Wednesday next after Iohn Port-Latin, in the Fifth year of King Richard the Second.

[unspec 1] THe same Wednesday, the King in person with certain Bishops and Lords came into the Parliament: But for that certain Sheriffs had not returned their Writs,* 1.1 the Parliament was adjourned un∣till the Thursday then following.

[unspec 2] The same Thursday the King with sundry Bishops and Lords came into the Chamber de Pinct at Westminster,* 1.2 whereinto all the Commons by name were called; before whom Sir Richard le Scroop knight, Chancellor of England, declared how in the last Parliament was granted to the King the Subsidy, with proviso that the same would suffice to serve the Kings turn touching shifts for money.

[unspec 3] Since that, the King by advice of his Great Council of Lords gather∣ed at Windsor,* 1.3 hath determined to make in his own person a Voyage Royal into France, whereto every Lord had promised for one year to serve him with certain men of war for single wages; and that upon conference with certain Merchants for money for so great an exploit, they were come to talk for the only assurance of the same.

[unspec 4] For which assurance, and for a stay within the Realm in the Kings absence, the Parliament was called;* 1.4 whereabout he willed the Lords and Commons to consult.

[unspec 5] Receivers of Petitions for England,* 1.5 Ireland, Wales, and Scot∣land.

[unspec 6] Receivers of Petitions for Gascoine and other places beyond the seas, and the Isles.

[unspec 7] Tryers of Petitions for England, &c. as above.

[unspec 8] Tryers of Petitions for Gascoine, &c. as above.

[unspec 9] The Friday following, the Commons desired to know what sum would serve the King.* 1.6 Whereto was answer, Threescore thousand pounds; for the which the King would give good assurance to be made unto the Creditors by the advice of the Lords and Commons. * 1.7

[unspec 10] The Saturday after, the Knights of the Shires by themselves re∣quired of the Lords,* 1.8 that the Merchants might be conferred withall, for they had most knowledge therein. Whereupon sundry Merchants there named are appointed to talk with them.

[unspec 11] Whereon when the Commons had fully debated with the Knights of the shires,* 1.9 they made relation to the Lords, that they knew no way

how to levy the same sum, for that the Merchants fearing the exam∣ple of Michael de la Pool,* 1.10 and other Merchants who in the like shifts were undone, and yet had but little gain, doubted to do the same; on∣ly they offered that if the Lords,* 1.11 Esquires, and Earls of the Realm, would freely lend to the King any notable sum, they would finde surety therefore, and otherwise they would not deal.

* 1.12For that the King perceived that the Merchants would make no means, or shift for the money, the King establisheth the order ensu∣ing for passage over of Wools, thinking thereby the more speedily to come by great sums to his content.

[unspec 13] The print touching Merchant strangers cap. 1. agreeth with the Re∣cord.* 1.13

[unspec 14] The print touching the Staple to be open to all Merchants what∣soever,* 1.14 cap. 2. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 15] The print touching a Subsidy for keeping the Seas,* 1.15 cap. 3. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 16] The print touching the old Estates that ought to come into the Par∣liament,* 1.16 cap. 4. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 17] The print touching the inquiry of Heresies,* 1.17 cap. 5. agreeth with the Record.

Anno Quinto Richardi Secundi. The Parliament holden at Westminster, the day af∣ter All Souls, in the fifth year of King Richard [unspec 1] the Second.

FOr that this year All Souls fell on Saturday, the Parliament was ad∣journed until Munday ensuing,* 1.18 on which Munday the King and many Bishops and Lords came; but for that sundry Sheriffs made no return of their Writs,* 1.19 the Parliament was adjourned untill Tuesday after, on which day the King and Lords and Bishops came into the White Chamber at Westminster, and caused the names of the Knights and Burgesses to be called; where upon the default of sundry of them the Parliament was therefore adjourned unto Wednesday after;* 1.20 On which Wednesday for that great debate rose between the Duke of Lancaster and the Earl of Northumberland,* 1.21 so as great force of arms, men and Archers armed in warlike manner on both sides, came to the Parliament, whereof great complaint being made to the King, the King with his Councel and Nobles were much busied to appease the same;* 1.22 the King therefore adjourned the same Parliament till Saturday after.

[unspec 2] On that same Saturday the King being in Parliament, and the Coun∣cel being called by their names,* 1.23 William Cant. elect and confirmed Chancellor of England, began to declare the cause of the Parliament, taking for this his Theam, Rex convenire fecit consilium, whereupon in English he made a good Oration applying it to the good vertuous government of the King and of his reign, affirming that no reign could long endure if vice reigned therein,* 1.24 the which to redress by this Parliament that could not be by the order of the other Law, the King therefore had called the same.

Receivers of petitions for England, Ireland, and Scotland.

Receivers of petitions for Gascoin,* 1.25 and other places beyond the Seas, and of the Isles.

[unspec 3] Triers of petitions for England, &c. as above.

Triers of petitions for Gascoin,* 1.26 &c. as above.

[unspec 4] [unspec 5] The which done, the Chancellor declared, That on Munday the cause of the Parliament should more especially be declared,* 1.27 willing all men therefore to attend.

[unspec 6] [unspec 7] The Wednesday after (but certainly it should seem to be the Mun∣day) the Commons were all called by their names within the Cham∣ber Blank,* 1.28 where Sir Hugh Segrave Treasurer of England, by the Kings Commandment remembred the Oration of the Archbishop of Canterbury, and said that the especiall cause was to maintain the liber∣ties of the Church,* 1.29 and to provide for the observation of the peace; and namely to punish the horrible tumults, and rebellion made against the King in those tumults, who was enforced to grant manumissions to the bondmen and others of the Realm,* 1.30 as on them having Kingly power

under the Great Seal of England:* 1.31 The which he knowing to be done against Law, willed them to seek remedy accordingly due for the con∣firmation or revocation thereof. In the end he touched the Kings great [unspec 9] want, whereof certain of the Council should make them privy: And so wishing them thereof to have due consideration, wished the Com∣mons to depart to their accustomed place within the Abby of West∣minster.

[unspec 10] [unspec 11] The Monday after, in the third day of the Parliament, being the eighteenth day of November, the Commons came into the Parliament to present Sir Richard Walsgrave knight,* 1.32 whom they had chosen their Speaker,* 1.33 who excused himself and desired to be discharged of the office; whereunto the King on his allegiance willed him to stand, being chosen by his companions.

Thereupon the said Sir Richard maketh the common protestation.

He then required a more full declaration of the Kings meaning,* 1.34 either by a mean rehearsal, or by his repetition.

[unspec 12] * 1.35The King therefore appointed Sir Richard le Scroop knight, and cre∣ated Chancellor, to do the same, who did so, and namely touching the Repeal of the Manumissions made to the Bondmen.

[unspec 13] * 1.36Whereto all the Commons cryed with one voice, that the Appeal was good and lawful; adding, That such infranchisement could not pass without their consents; and so upon the prayer of the Commons, the same Repeal was by assent confirmed.

[unspec 14] Certain Bishops, Lords and Nobles, upon the request of the Com∣mons,* 1.37 are appointed to confer with them.

After this Conference, the Commons thought it good that the King would grant a general Pardon to the offenders in these tumults.* 1.38

[unspec 15] [unspec 16] The Commons require, That of the particular consultations of the Bishops, Lords and Justices, a hearing might be brought to them. Whereunto was answered, that the old custom was,* 1.39 that the Commons should bring to the Lords their conceits and devises, and not to the contrary. The which the King would should be observed.

[unspec 17] The Commons afterwards coming into the Parliament, and making their protestation,* 1.40 shewed, that for want of good redress about the Kings person in his houshold, in all his Courts touching Maintainers in every County, and Purveyors,* 1.41 the Commons were daily pilled, and nothing defended against the Enemy; and that it would shortly de∣prive the King, and undo the whole State. Wherefore in the same Government they intirely require remedy.

[unspec 18] Whereupon the King appointed sundry Bishops, Lords and Nobles to sit in Privy Council about these matters:* 1.42 Who, since that they must begin at the Head, and go at the request of the Commons, they in the presence of the King charged his Confessor not to come into the Court but upon the four principal Feasts.

The Devises of the Commons,* 1.43 exhibited in a Schedule.

[unspec 19]

[unspec 20] First, that there may be appointed about the Kings person the most sage and approved wise men in the Court••* 1.44 the like Officers for the well governance of both.

That the most wise and able man in the Realm may be chosen Chan∣cellor,* 1.45 and that he seek to redress the enormities of the Chancery.

That the like order may be of the Treasurer,* 1.46 Barons, and Officers of the Exchequer.

[unspec 22] That the like be made touching all the Justices of both Benches;* 1.47 and that in th••s year two Justices, two Serjeants, and four Apprentices of the Law may be sworne to declare the delay and defects of the Law, and that the same may be remedied.

[unspec 23] That upon the accomplishment hereof, the Commons may view the names of the persons,* 1.48 and see the Ordinances before the confirming of them.

[unspec 24] The provision may be made for observing of the peace, and re∣pressing of such tumults as late were.* 1.49

[unspec 25] That remedy may be had against importable losses of the Commons and Realm, sustained by the Wars.

[unspec 26] That due consideration may be had of the great poverty within the Realm fallen by the Wars,* 1.50 carrying forth of good money,* 1.51 and base money now remaining, and by the low prices of Wooll,* 1.52 Tin, and Lead.

[unspec 27] That all Lords and Nobles,* 1.53 upon these Ordinances made, will help them to be severally executed on all Estates; and that it would please the King to grant a Pardon general, according to a Petition before made.

[unspec 28] Whereupon certain of the chief Clerks of the Chancery, certain Justices, Barons of the Exchequer•• and others learned in the Law,* 1.54 were appointed to consult thereon, and to present to the Lords their devises. And also there were appointed certain Merchants to declare the causes of the low prices of our commodities, carrying over of our money, washing and clipping of the same.

[unspec 29] All which made report accordingly to the Lords and Commons; * 1.55 whereof remedy was provided in part, viz. touching the Exchequer, and Merchants, and defaults of the Chancery, if any there were.

[unspec 30] After this, the Commons required of the King three manner of Pardons to be confirmed by Parliament,* 1.56 viz. The first touching Nobles and Gentlemen, which in resisting of Traitors and rebellious Villains, slew certain persons without due process of Law. The second for such as were of those rebellious companies. The third for such as lived in peace without any rising; which was granted.

The Pardon for Nobles and Gentlemen.* 1.57

[unspec 35] [unspec 32] The Pardons of the Rebels being out of the Towns of Canterbury, * 1.58 Bury S. Edmonds, Beverley, Scarborough, Bridgwater, and Cambridge, except such persons whose names appear hereafter, being the principal

and Ringleaders of the Rebels; except Provers and Appealers of Treason and Felonies, and except such as slew Simon Archbishop of Canterbury late Chancellor,* 1.59 the Prior of S. Iohns then Treasurer, and Iohn de Cavendish Chief Justice of the Kings Bench; so as all men endamaged by such insurrection be not foreclosed of their due remedy.* 1.60

[unspec 33] * 1.61The Pardon for such as lived in due obeisance, as free from that in∣surrection.

[unspec 34] * 1.62The Commons after came into the Parliament, where before the King they made a recapitulation of their former requests, and require now to have the same framed and fashioned out, and namely of the Ordinance against Purveyors.

[unspec 35] Thereto was replied by the King, That his charges were great as well for sundry particularities he uttered,* 1.63 as like to be greater for the so∣lemnity of the Kings marriage with the Lady Anne, the daughter of the late mighty Prince Charls Emperor of Rome, the which Lady was newly come into the Realm; the tenth part of which charges the King had not in treasure or otherwise; and that therefore it was as necessary to provide for the safety of the Kings estate,* 1.64 as for the Common weal.

[unspec 36] * 1.65The Commons answered, That considering the Subjects evil wills, they durst grant no Tax. Then was required of them the continuance of the Subsidies of Woolls and other Staple-wares: Whereto was an∣swered, that the Commons were not thereof advised.

[unspec 37] The Commons then thought good to have the Parliament adjourned until after Christmas,* 1.66 for that the same Feast approached, and that in the mean time they might be further advised of every particular point. Wherewith the King seemed to be content, and the rather for that the Queen was arrived.

[unspec 38] At this time, the Earl of Arundel and Sir Michael de la Poole were chosen and sworne to be about the Kings person for Council in govern∣ing him.* 1.67

[unspec 39] The Commons then require the sight of the Pardons granted. Thereto was answered, that such was not the guise; but that the Com∣mons should make petition for such Pardon in writing,* 1.68 and that the King the last day of the Parliament should answer the same. And further it was said, that the King used not to grant any thing to the Commons,* 1.69 unless they also granted to him. The Commons answered,* 1.70 that of the grant of the Subsidies of Wooll and other Staple-wares they would be advised: And it was answered for the King,* 1.71 that he would so be of any Pardon.

[unspec 40] * 1.72The Commons being somwhat better advised, came before and considering as well the Kings great charges, as fearing lest by the continual grants of the Subsidy of Woolls the same would grow in cu∣stom, and so be challenged by the King as of right; for avoiding where∣of, the Lords and Commons granted to the King the like Subsidy of Woolls and Staple-wares as lastly was granted,* 1.73 from the Feast of the Circumcision of our Lord then ensuing, until Candlemas then follow∣ing

so as the space between Christmas and the Circumcision, should be [unspec 41] an interruption to the Kings claim aforesaid, if it were attempted.

[unspec 42] Whereupon were openly read the pardons granted,* 1.74 whereof the Commons were greatly joyous, and gave the King thanks.

A goodly President of a Commission granted by Parliament for stay of Riots,* 1.75 Insurrections, and Rebellions.

[unspec 43] [unspec 44] The Mainprisors of Sir Ralph Ferrens knight, expressed in the last Parliament, tit. 24. bring forth, and desire to be discharged of their Mainprize,* 1.76 and Sir Ralph being received into the Kings protection, and so set at large,* 1.77 Richard Clynedon Esquire, by his Bill exhibited to the King in Parliament, accuseth Sir William Cogan knight,* 1.78 for that the said Sir William with other his accomplices of the Town of Bridge∣water should by menaces extort of the Prior of S. Iohn of Ierusalem the sum of two hundred pound for, and in the name of a Fine, and one hundred pound by Obligation, the which he offereth to try by the Combate with the said Sir William.

[unspec 45] The same Sir William being in Parliament requireth Councel for that he was unlearned,* 1.79 the which was denied, for the case touched Treason; whereupon after advice with certain of his friends, he in per∣son making request that he might at any time correct and amend any his answers, pleaded not culpable, and to be tried by his County, whereupon in the end of the Parliament both parties were adjourned before the Justices of the Common Law, for what attained to the Law.

[unspec 46] The Major,* 1.80 Bailiffs, and Commonalty of Cambridge were accused for that they in the late tumults, and uproars, confederates with other mis-doers, brake up the Treasury of the University of Cambridge, and there took and burned sundry of the Charters of the University, and also compelled the Chancellor and Schollers of the said University under their common Seal to release to the said Major and Burgesses all manner of Liberties, and also all actions reall and personal, and further to be bound to them in great sums of money, whereupon it was agreed in form following:

That one Writ should be directed to the Major,* 1.81 Bailiffs, and Com∣monalty (that now were) to appear in the Parliament, and to answer, the form whereof doth there appear.

[unspec 47] And that another Writ in form aforesaid should be directed to the Ma∣jor, * 1.82 and Bailiffs (that then were) the form whereof doth there also appear.

[unspec 48] The Major and Bailiffs (which then were) appeared in proper person, * 1.83 and pleaded not guilty in writing thereunto, the Commonalty by their Attornies appeared at the day.

[unspec 49] The Major and Bailiffs (that before were) appeared also in proper per∣son, and the said Major answered,* 1.84 that he was not privie to any such act, but only by the compulsion of the other, if any thing were therein done, the which the learned Councel did disprove.

[unspec 50] The Burgesses of Cambridge delivered into the Parliament the said two deeds,* 1.85 sealed by the Chancellor and Schollers.

[unspec 51] That one deed containing a release of all Liberties and Priviledges * 1.86

with a bond of Three thousand pounds, to release all such suits against the said Burgesses.

[unspec 52] * 1.87The other was a Release of all Actions real and personal, as there doth appear.

[unspec 53] * 1.88After the restitution and redelivering of which two Deeds, they both were commanded to be cancelled for the causes aforesaid.

[unspec 54] After that, the Chancellor and Scholars aforesaid by way of Petition,* 1.89 and in form of sundry Articles exhibited, shewed the beginning and whole discourse of the Mayor and Bailiffs doings largely, there con∣tained.

[unspec 55] Upon reading of which Bill, it was demanded of the said Burgesses, what they could say wherefore their Liberties late by the King confirm∣ed,* 1.90 should not be seised into the Kings hands as forfeited? They re∣quire a Copy of the Bill, Council, and respite to answer.

[unspec 56] To the Copy of the Bill it was answered,* 1.91 That since they heard the same, it should suffice; for by Law they ought to have no Copy. To Council it was said, That wherein Council was to be had, it should: Wherefore they then were pointed to answer to no crime or offence, but only touching their Liberties.

[unspec 57] * 1.92After many dilatory shifts, the said Burgesses touching their Liberties only, in the end submitted themselves to the Kings mercy and grace, saving their answers to all other matters.

[unspec 58] The King thereupon by common consent of Parliament seised the said Liberties into his hands as forfeited.* 1.93

[unspec 59] And after granted to the Chancellor and Scholars aforesaid within the aforesaid Town of Cambridge and suburbs of the same,* 1.94 the affise, cognisance, and correction of Bread, all Weights, Measures, Regrators and Forestallers, with the Fines and Amerciaments of the same, yielding therefore yearly at the Exchequer Ten pounds, Vide R. 2. tit. 11.

[unspec 60] * 1.95And the rest of the Liberties he granted to the said Mayor and Bailiffs, yielding therefore yearly the Feefarm of An hundred and one marks, and Four marks of increase over and above the same, at the Exchequer aforesaid.

[unspec 61] William de Burcestor knight,* 1.96 and Margaret his wife, late the wife of Sir Bartholmew Burcester knight, sheweth by a long Bill, how Sir Thomas Hungerford knight was enfeoffed by the said Bartholmew of the Manor of High-Tresbury, Steart, and Colon in the County of Wilts, and of certain Lands in Wales, to the end a refeoffment should be made of the same to the said Bartholmew and Margaret, and the heirs of the said Bartholmew, and how by the Council of the said Thomas the same was done accordingly; and that the said Thomas should notwith∣standing inform the Lady le Dispencer, the daughter and heir of the said Bartholmew, that the said Bartholmew should be disseised of the premisses, and thereby should procure the said Lady to enter upon the premisses: And further, that the said Thomas had bought the Mannor of High-Tresbury of the said Lady, and therefore prayeth remedy.

[unspec 62] The same Sir Thomas upon warning cometh into the Parliament, and by his answer traverseth every point,* 1.97 and seemeth very well to avoid the same.

[unspec 63] The names of all such as were excepted out of the Pardon, being the principal Leaders of the late Insurrection,* 1.98 being many in number, but no Gentlemen or other of name.

[unspec 64] For that Christmas approached,* 1.99 for the preparation of the Queens Coronation and other weighty affairs, on the 15 of December the Par∣liament was adjourned untill the Friday next before the Convention of S. Paul then following.

The Reassembly of the Parliament,* 1.100 after the Adjournment.

[unspec 65] THe same Friday, for that some of the Lords were not come, the Parliament was adjourned until Monday next ensuing.* 1.101 The same Monday the Bishops and Lords came into the Parliament, where the Commons making rehearsal of their former proceedings, required remedy.

[unspec 66] The Duke of Lancaster offered in Parliament,* 1.102 that so as the Realm would lend him Sixty thousand pounds, he would enterprise to enter into Portugal and Spain, and rescue the English-men, keep the sea, and seek to conquer their right; and would further bind himself and his lands to repay the same in the year in money or service, so as he were sound of body, and out of prison: Whereof was great dispute and alter∣cation on both sides. Look 6 R. 2. tit. 13.

[unspec 67] The Lords and Commons grant unto the King the Subsidy of Wools and Staple-wares, in such wise as was lately granted,* 1.103 for four years from the Nativity of S. Iohn Baptist then ensuing, to be imployed upon the Wars,* 1.104 and Voyage of the said Duke; and that the King will do things according to the advice of his Council.* 1.105 By whose advice they grant, for the saving of his credit and profit, he may for a time transport his Staple-ware to any other place besides Calice,* 1.106 any Grant to the con∣trary notwithstanding.

[unspec 68] The Commons require, that if any League be taken with the Enemy, * 1.107 that then the Grant and profit arising thereby may be laid up for the ease of the Commons. They also require that the Commons may for a time be eased of Taxes.

[unspec 69] It is enacted, That all Deeds, Feoffments and Conveyances what∣soever made by menaces in the last Insurrection should be void,* 1.108 and that no man do enter into any lands or tenements, but where lawfully he may.

[unspec 70] And not with force or multitude of people,* 1.109 upon pain of imprison∣ment or fine.* 1.110

[unspec 71] Upon complaint to the Councel,* 1.111 all such as in these Insurrections have had any Deeds or Evidences purloined, burned, or cancelled, and make proof of the same, shall have remedy.

Petitions of the Commons, with their Answers.

[unspec 72] That the liberties of the Church,* 1.112 great Charter, and Charter of the Forrest may be maintained.

The King granteth thereunto.

[unspec 73] * 1.113That it may be enacted that no gift of land, ward, escheat, or other gift be made by the King before he be out of debt.* 1.114

* 1.115To binde the King in such sort, were dishonorable;* 1.116 but the King will grant no such without the assent of the Lords of the Councel.

That the Kings great Officers of his house,* 1.117 and Lords of the Parlia∣ment, may be sworn to observe all Ordinances therefore appointed.

They are sworn thereunto.

The Print touching the 73 title of Purveyors agreeth with the Re∣cord.* 1.118

[unspec 75] [unspec 76] That the debts of the Queen last that died,* 1.119 due to the King, may be pardoned.* 1.120

The King will be advised.

That such Sheriff,* 1.121 as failed to account the last Trinity Term, consi∣dering the Insurrections then, may be pardoned.

The King granteth thereto.

[unspec 78] The King also pardoneth all Collectors and Comptrollers of the last Subsidie,* 1.122 all issues lost for not appearing at Hilary term last in the Exchequer.* 1.123

[unspec 79] It is enacted, that from henceforth the Collectors of Tenths, and and Fifteens shall be accountable for the same by their Oath,* 1.124 before the Barons of the Exchequer.

That all debts for lands seized into the hands of the King Edw. 3. may be pardoned.* 1.125

[unspec 80] If any speciall man make his complaint he shall be heard, but gene∣rally the King will not grant thereunto.* 1.126

[unspec 81] It is enacted, that no sum of the land be set on any person at the re∣ceipt of the Exchequer,* 1.127 by payment, or assignment, unless such person be present, or by his Attorney in Court.

[unspec 82] An Order that the Collectors of Subsidies shall be charged to ac∣compt according to the Roll between them,* 1.128 and their Comptrollers made, saving that they shall be further charged upon better proof.

[unspec 84] Upon complaint made against Forresters,* 1.129 it is enacted, that the Char∣ter of the Forrest be kept, and that perambulations be made, where any need is, according the bounds made in the time of King Edward the first.

[unspec 85] The King granteth, that all men may have exemplifications of Deeds,* 1.130 and Charters enrolled in the Chancery, defaced in the late Insurrecti∣on without any fine in the Chancery.* 1.131

[unspec 86] It is enacted, that all Sheriffs shall have allowance towards their charges of all such Fee-farms,* 1.132 or profits belonging to the Sheriffs, which were after, granted to any Lords, or other person for any annuall rent.

[unspec 87] That no Prohibition be denied for Tenths of Wood,* 1.133 demanded of Wood passing the age of twenty years.* 1.134

[unspec 88] As it hath been used the same shall be.

That no Fines be taken in the Chancery for any Writ.* 1.135

The King meaneth not to lose any such commodity left him by his Ancestors.* 1.136

[unspec 89] It is enacted, that the Charter made to Yarmouth touching one grant, * 1.137 viz. That no man should buy or sell within seven miles of the same, and that the road called Kirkleroade in Suffolk, being six miles off the Town, should be rep••aled, saving their old Liberties.

[unspec 90] They pray remedy against such as purchase Abbies, Priories, or such like dignities from the Court of Rome by Provisions.* 1.138

The King would have the Statutes therefore made to be exe∣cuted.* 1.139

[unspec 91] That no Alien do enjoy any Ecclesiastical living within the Realm.* 1.140

The King willeth as next above.* 1.141

[unspec 92] It is enacted, that if any religious, or other person, shall cautelously cause the King to be infeoffed of any lands or hereditaments hol∣den of any mean person, and thereby extinguish his right to give the same in Mortmain,* 1.142 that notwithstanding any such cautelous Feoff∣ments, the Lords or mean person of whom the lands are holden may lawfully enter saving to the King his due prerogative.

[unspec 93] That the Heirs,* 1.143 or Executors of any Captain taking wages, and being dead, or taken prisoner, be not charged to pay any thing by them received.

It shall continue as heretofore.* 1.144

[unspec 94] That such Captains being appointed to serve on the Sea by a day certain,* 1.145 upon the Kings Letters may receive their wages from the said day.

As heretofore, so in the like case it shall be used.* 1.146

[unspec 95] The K••ng upon request of the Commons granteth pardon to all Towns and Persons for their late Insurrections,* 1.147 except the Town of Bury S. Edmonds, and the names of them which are before except∣ed in a Roll.

[unspec 96] It is enacted, that all Justices of Peace shall have full power at all times to make delivery of all rebels,* 1.148 murtherers, robbers, and theeves, taken with the manner, so they be at the least three, and one of them learned in the Law.

[unspec 97] The print touching the Barons of the Exchequer,* 1.149 cap. 9. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 98] The print touching Accompts in the Exchequer cap. 10. agreeth in effect with the Record,* 1.150 but not fully, for that some part is left out of the print.

[unspec 99] The print touching Accompts there,* 1.151 cap. 11. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 100] The print touching the Accompts of Nihil,* 1.152 cap. 13. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 101] * 1.153The print touching the Clerk of the Pipe, and Remembrancer, agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 102] The print touching suing out of Liveries,* 1.154 cap. 15. agreeth with the Record in effect, but not in form.

[unspec 103] * 1.155The print touching Clerks sues in the Exchequer, cap. 16. agreeth with the Record.

[unspec 104] It is enacted, that from henceforth no Barons of the Exchequer,* 1.156 Clerk of the Pipe, Remembrancer, Opposer, Comptroller, Clerk of the Pleas, Clerk of the Forein summons, Auditor, or other Chief Officer of the Exchequer be made, unless he be well learned in the Law,* 1.157 or otherwise very skilful in the courses and uses of the Ex∣chequer.

[unspec 105] [unspec 106] * 1.158The King at the request of the Commons enlargeth his Pardon for certain Felonies and Treaso••s, as may in the Record appear.

* 1.159The print touching Money, cap. 2. far swerveth from the Record, as having additions and diminutions, other then the Record doth warrant.

[unspec 107] * 1.160The print touching Shipping and the Navy, and of Merchandise, cap. 3. agreeth with the Record in effect, but not in form.

[unspec 108] The print touching Wines,* 1.161 cap. 4. agreeth with the Record to the midst of the same print. The other half of the Record by evil keeping is lost, unless it may upon search be found again.

[unspec 109] The print touching Entry into lands,* 1.162 cap. 7. agreeth with the Record, as appeareth before, tit 7.

[unspec 110] * 1.163The print touching the Repeal of Manumissions made by the King, cap. 6. agreeth with the Record, as appeareth before, tit. 12.13.

Notes

• * 1.1

  Parliament ad∣journed, becau••e all the Writs not return'd.
• * 1.2

  Painted chamber, Commons all called by name, Chancellor, Causes of Parlia∣ment, Subsidy granted with proviso.
• * 1.3

  Council of Lords, Voyage royal into France, Lords, Soldiers, Wages, Merchants, Security.
• * 1.4

  Causes of Parlia∣ment, Lords and Com∣mons advice.
• * 1.5

  Petitions.
• * 1.6

  Commons desire to know the sum required.
• * 1.7

  Loan, Assurance.
• * 1.8

  Knights of Shires, Conference with the Lords, Merchants con∣ferred with.
• * 1.9

  Commons and Knights debates Report to the Lords.
• * 1.10

  Merchants,
• * 1.11

  Loan by the No∣bles and Gentry.

  [unspec 12] Assurance.
• * 1.12

  Merchants, Mony advanced by loan, Wools.
• * 1.13

  Merchant stran∣gers,
• * 1.14

  Staple, Free trade,
• * 1.15

  Subsidy, Seas guarded.
• * 1.16

  Parliament,
• * 1.17

  Heresie.
• * 1.18

  Parliament ad∣journed because All Souls day.
• * 1.19

  Parliament ad∣journed, because sundry Sheriffs had not returned their Writs.
• * 1.20

  Parliament ad∣journed because many Knights and Burgesses made default.
• * 1.21

  Debates between the Duke of Lan∣caster and Earl of Northumberland, who came with divers armed men and archers to the Parliament, Parliament ad∣journed by reason of their armed power.
• * 1.22

  King, Councel, and Nobles, de∣sired to appease the discord.
• * 1.23

  The Councel cal∣led by name in Parliament; Archbishop elect Chancellor of England, his Ora∣tion, Causes of Parlia∣ment.
• * 1.24

  Vice suppressed.
• * 1.25

  Receivers of Pe∣titions.
• * 1.26

  Triers of Petiti∣ons.
• * 1.27

  Causes of Parliia∣ment.
• * 1.28

  Commons called all by their names Treasurer of Eng∣land.
• * 1.29

  Churches liber∣ties, Peace, Tumults, Rebel∣lion, Villanies.
• * 1.30

  Manumissions
• * 1.31

  Great Seal, Revocation, Kings wants, Aids, Commons house.
• * 1.32

  Commons pre∣sent their Speaker Sir R. VValsgrave, He desires to be discharged, Charged on his Allegiance to continue.
• * 1.33

  Speakers pro∣testation.
• * 1.34

  He requireth a more full decla∣ration of the Kings meaning.
• * 1.35

  Chancellor, V••llains, Repeal of Manu∣missions.
• * 1.36

  Parliament, Comm••ns, Repeal, Infranchisement, Commons assent.
• * 1.37

  Committee of Lords to confer with the Com∣mons.
• * 1.38

  General Pardon desired.
• * 1.39

  Old order of the Parliament, Commons to shew their con∣ceits to the Lords.
• * 1.40

  Commons Pro∣testation, Ill government about the King.
• * 1.41

  Purveyors, Commons pilled, Enemies un∣resisted.
• * 1.42

  Privy-Council, Reformation must begin at the head, Kings Confessor secluded the Court.
• * 1.43

  Commons devises
• * 1.44

  Wise men to be appointed about th•• Kings person, Wise Officers.
• * 1.45

  Chancellor to be elected, Chanceries enor∣mities redressed.
• * 1.46

  Treasurer, Barons, Exchequer-Officers
• * 1.47

  Justices of both Benches, Serjeants &c.
• * 1.48

  Commons to view the Names and Ordinances, be∣fore confirmed.
• * 1.49

  Tumults sup∣pressed.
• * 1.50

  Realms great po∣verty by the wars.
• * 1.51

  Money exported, Base money.
• * 1.52

  Low price of Wools, Tin and Lead.
• * 1.53

  Lords and Nobles, Ordinances exe∣cuted, General Pardon desired.
• * 1.54

  Law regulated, Clerks of Chan∣c••ry, Justices, Barons of Ex∣chequer, Lawyers, Lords, &c.
• * 1.55

  Report to the Lords and Com∣mons, Exchequer.
• * 1.56

  Pardons required confirmed in Par∣liament.
• * 1.57

  Pardon.
• * 1.58

  Rebels pardon, Excepted person••
• * 1.59

  Archbishop slain, Treasurer slain, Chief Justice slain,
• * 1.60

  Due remedy.
• * 1.61

  Pardon for those who rose not.
• * 1.62

  Commons request Law-made, Ordinance against Purveyors.
• * 1.63

  Kings charges great, Kings marriage with Anne daughter to the Emperor Charls.
• * 1.64

  Aid for safety of the King, State, and Common wealth.
• * 1.65

  Peoples ill will, Commons dare not grant greater Taxes. Subsidy of Wooll and Staple-wares, Commons un∣advised.
• * 1.66

  Parliament ad∣journed till after Christmas, Further advice, Queens arrival.
• * 1.67

  Earl of Arundel, Sir Mic. de la Poole.
• * 1.68

  Custom of Parlia∣ment, Pardons.
• * 1.69

  King used not to grant ought to the Commons, till they granted something to him.
• * 1.70

  Commons answer, Subsidy delayed.
• * 1.71

  Kings answer, Pardons delayed.
• * 1.72

  Commons better advised,
• * 1.73

  Subsidy of Wools and Staple-wares granted with an interruption.
• * 1.74

  Pardons openly read, Commons thanks.
• * 1.75

  Commission by Parliament to stay Riots, Insurrecti∣ons, Rebellions.
• * 1.76

  Mainp••isors dis∣charged.
• * 1.77

  Enlargement•• Richard Cl••nd••n E••quire.
• * 1.78

  Bill of accusation, Sir William Coggan Menaces, Extortion•• Combate.
• * 1.79

  C••uncel desire in Par••iament•• de∣nied in Treason, A••swers amended Triall adjourned ••ou•• of Parliament before the Justi∣ces, Common Law,
• * 1.80

  Major and Com∣monalty of Cam∣bridge accused, Insurrection, Universities trea∣surie robbed, Universities Char∣ters, Chancellor and the Universities released by Duress, University Seal.
• * 1.81

  Writs to the M••jor and Com∣monalty of Cam∣bridge to appear and answer in Parliament.
• * 1.82

  A Writ to the Major and Bailiff,
• * 1.83

  They appear in proper person, The Commons appear by A••tor∣ney.
• * 1.84

  Not guilty plead∣ed by the Major.
• * 1.85

  Deeds redeliver∣ed, sealed, gotten by Duress.
• * 1.86

  R••lease of Liber∣ties &c. by Dur••••••.
• * 1.87

  Release of Acti∣ons.
• * 1.88

  Deeds by Duress cancelled.
• * 1.89

  Chancellor and Scholars Articles and Petition a∣gaints the Mayor and Bailiffs.
• * 1.90

  Their answer re∣quired, Liberties forfeited.
• * 1.91

  Copy of the Bill, and Council desired.
• * 1.92

  Submission to the Kings mercy.
• * 1.93

  Liberties of Cam∣bridge seised by consent of Parlia∣ment.
• * 1.94

  Priviledges and Liberties granted to the Chancellor and University of Cambridge.
• * 1.95

  Liberties granted to the Mayor and Bailiffs of Cam∣bridge.
• * 1.96

  Sir William de Bur∣cestor and Margaret his wise, their Bill of Complaint.
• * 1.97

  Traverse in Par∣liament of the Bill.
• * 1.98

  Principal Rebels excepted out of the Pardon by name.
• * 1.99

  Parliament ad∣journed, Christmas, Queen•• Coro∣nation.
• * 1.100

  Parliament re∣assembled.
• * 1.101

  Parliament ad∣journed because some of the Lord•• not come.
• * 1.102

  Duke of Lanc••∣sters offer, Loan of 60000l. Portugal, Spain.
• * 1.103

  Subsidy granted conditionally,
• * 1.104

  To be imployed wholly on the Wars,
• * 1.105

  Councils advice,
• * 1.106

  Staple, Calice.
• * 1.107

  If a League made, the Subsidy to be laid up for the Commons ease.
• * 1.108

  Duress, Insurrection, Entry congeable.
• * 1.109

  Forcible Entries, Imprisonment.
• * 1.110

  Fine.
• * 1.111

  Councel, Evidences purloi∣ned, burned, or cancelled, in the Insurre••••ion.
• * 1.112

  Church Liberties, Great Charter, Forre••••.
• * 1.113

  Answ.
• * 1.114

  Kings gifts void.
• * 1.115

  Answ.
• * 1.116

  Kings dishonour, Assent of his Councel to his gifts and grants,
• * 1.117

  Oath of great Of∣ficers and Lords, Ordinances.

  [unspec 74] Answ.
• * 1.118

  Purveyors.
• * 1.119

  Queens debts, Pardon.
• * 1.120

  Answ.
• * 1.121

  Sheriffs accounts pardoned, Insurrection,

  [unspec 77] Answ.
• * 1.122

  Collectors of Subsidy.
• * 1.123

  Issues pardoned.
• * 1.124

  Collectors of Sub∣sidies, Oath, Exchequer,
• * 1.125

  Pardon of Debts.
• * 1.126

  Answ.
• * 1.127

  Exchequer, Attorney.
• * 1.128

  Collectors of the Subsidy, Account, Comptrollers, Surcharge.
• * 1.129

  Forresters, Forrest, Perambulations.
• * 1.130

  Exemplifications, Insurrection.
• * 1.131

  Fine.
• * 1.132

  Sheriffs Allow∣ance, Fee-farms.
• * 1.133

  Prohibition, Tithe-wood:
• * 1.134

  Answ.
• * 1.135

  Fines for Writs, Chancery.
• * 1.136

  Answ.

  Kings old revenue
• * 1.137

  Yarmouth, Monopoly, Charter repealed,
• * 1.138

  Provisors.
• * 1.139

  Answ.
• * 1.140

  Alien, Benefices.
• * 1.141

  Answ.
• * 1.142

  Fraud, Mortmain, Extinguishment, Entre congeable,
• * 1.143

  Heirs, Executors, Captain, Wages, Account.
• * 1.144

  Answ.
• * 1.145

  Sea Captains, Wages.
• * 1.146

  Answ.
• * 1.147

  Pardon, Insurrection, S. Edmonds Bury.
• * 1.148

  Justices of Peace, Goal delivery,
• * 1.149

  Barons of Exche∣quer.
• * 1.150

  Accounts in the Exchequer, Omission in the print.
• * 1.151

  Accounts.
• * 1.152

  Accounts.
• * 1.153

  Clerk of the Pipe, Remembrancer.
• * 1.154

  Livery sued.
• * 1.155

  Fees, Exchequer.
• * 1.156

  Barons and Offi∣cers in the Ex∣chequer.
• * 1.157

  Learned in the Law, skilfull.
• * 1.158

  Pardon enlarged.
• * 1.159

  Money, Vari••n••e from the Roll.
• * 1.160

  Shipping and Navy, Merchandise.
• * 1.161

  Wines.
• * 1.162

  Entry into Lands.
• * 1.163

  Repeal, Manumissions.