The church-history of Britain from the birth of Jesus Christ until the year M.DC.XLVIII endeavoured by Thomas Fuller.

THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF Cambridge, Since the CONQVEST.

❧ Preface.

ALthough the foundation of this Vniversity was far ancienter, yet because what before this time is reported of it, is both little and doubtfull, and already inserted into the Body of our Ecclesiasticall History; it is early enough to begin the certain History thereof. Farre be it from me to make odious comparisons betweena 1.1 Jachin and Boaz the two Pillars in Solomons Temple, by preferring either of them for beauty and strength, when both of them are equally admirable. Nor shall I make difference betwixt the Sisters (Coheires of Learning and Religion) which should be the Eldest. In the days of King Henryb 1.2 the sixth such was the quality of desert betwixt Humphrey Stafford Duke of Buckingham, and Henry Beauchampe Duke of Warwick, that to prevent exceptions about Priority, it was ordered by the Parliament, That they should take pre∣cedency by turns, one one yeare, and the other the next yeare; and so by course were to checquer or exchange their going or setting all the years of their life. Sure I am there needeth no such pains to be took, or provision to be made, about the preeminence of our English Universities, to regulate their places, they having better learned Humility from the Precept of thec 1.3 Apostle, In honour preferring one another. Wherefore I presume my Aunt Oxford will not be justly offended, if in this Book I give my own Mother the upper hand, and first begin with her History. Thus desiring God to pour his blessing on both, that neither may want Milk for their Children, or Children for their Milk, we proceed to the businesse.

1. AT this time the fountain of learning in Cambridge was but little,* 1.4 and that very troubled.* 1.5 For of late the Danes (who at first,* 1.6 like an intermitting Ague, made but inroads into the Kingdom, but afterwards turn'd to a quotidian of constant habitation) had harraged all this Countrey, and hereabouts kept their station. Mars then frighted away the Muses, when the Mount of Parnassus was turn'd into a Fort, and Helicon derived into a Trench. And at

this present,* 1.7 King William the Conqueror going to subdue the Monks of Ely that resisted him,* 1.8 made Cambridgeshire the Seat of Warre.

2. For to the town of Cambridge he retired,* 1.9 and there for a season reposed himself, half dead with sorrow, that his designe against the aforesaid Monks took no effect. At what time he found in the Town 3••7 dwelling houses, 18d 1.10 whereof he caused then to be pluck't down, to make room for the ere∣cting of a Castle, which he there reedified, that it might be a check-bit to curb this Countrey which otherwise was so hard-mouth'd to be ruled. This Castle, here built by him, was strong for situation, stately for structure, large for extent, and pleasant for prospect; having in it, amongst other rooms, a most magnificent Hall: the stones and timber whereof, were afterwards beg'd by the Master and Fellows ofe 1.11 Kings-Hall, of King Henry the fourth, to∣wards the building of their Chappell. At this day the Castle may seem to have run out of the Gate-house, which only is standing and imployed for a Pri∣son: so that what was first intended to restrain Rebells without it, is now on∣ly used to confine Felons within it. There is still extant also an artificiall high Hill deeply entrenched about, steep in the ascent, but levell at the top, which indureth still in defiance of the teeth of Time; as the most greedy Glutton must leave those bones, not for manners, but necessity, which are too hard for him to devour. King William had scarce finished this ••••stle, when it was first hanselled with the submission of the Abbot of Ely, who came hitherf 1.12 to bewail his errours, and beseech the Kings mercie, having for∣merly paid 700 Marks to preserve the life and liberty of himself and his Co∣vent. Besides, when that money came to be paid, and oneg 1.13 groat thereof was found wanting in weight, a new summe was extorted from him for breach of Covenants; to teach them who are to deale with potent Creditors to weigh right, left otherwise they approve themselves penny wise, and pound foolish.

3. Now, though these martiall impressions did much discompose the studies of Scholars in Cambridge,* 1.14 under William the Conqueror; who being a Militarie man, by his very constitution was not over-fond of Learning: yet even in these dayes the place was not totally abandoned of Scholars.* 1.15 Yet Cambridge was in some reputation and eminence for Literature.* 1.16 For Hen∣rie, youngest sonne to King William, wash 1.17 here brought up in the study of Arts and Sciences; and afterwards he travailed beyond the Seas (being at Pa∣ris, some say, though improbable, when news was brought of the death of his brother King William Rufus so that both hom••bred and forain Learning met in him, to deserve the surname of Beauclerk. His father is reported to have designed him for a Bishop; as Maud, wife to this Henrie, is said by her Parents to have been intended for a Nunne; and these two marrying together, were the most learned couple in that Age.

4. Somei 1.18 say that this Henry,* 1.19 afterwards King of England, in gratitude to Cambridge for his education, endowed Readers of severall languages therein, alledging Lelands verses, as alluding thereunto:

Quid quòd Granta novem dicata Musis, Henrici pietate literati Tersis pr••nitet erudita Linguis.

Cambridge devoted to the Muses nine, By learned Henries piety doth shine With learned men, which Languages resine.

But we will not wrest the words beyond the intent of the Poet, who herein seems to relate to the Hebrew and Greek Professors founded in his dayes at Cam∣bridge by King Henrie the eighth, whom we may call Beauclerk junior, though

short as in time,* 1.20 so in learning of the former.* 1.21 Thus though for the present we will not build the bounty of this King Henrie to Cambridge on a false bottome, yet certainly he was a dutifull Sonne to his Mother, from whom he had his breeding, and not forgetting her favour unto him.

5. Not long after,* 1.22 Roger of Montgomerie,* 1.23 most mischievously with Fire and Sword destroied the Town and Countie of Cambridge,* 1.24 spoiling the poore Subjects, so to be revenged of their Soveraign King William Rufus; in so much as, for a time, the Universitie was wholly abandoned.

6. Hugolina,* 1.25 a worthie woman, and wife to Picot Baron of Burne, and Sheriff of Cambridge-shire,* 1.26 recovered at Cambridge of a desperate sicknesse:* 1.27 wherefore in gratitude (according to the devout mode of those dayes) she built a Church there, dedicating it to God and S^t. Giles, and placed six Ca∣nons therein: Yea, she prevailed so far with her husband, that he endowed this her Church with half the tithes of his Demesnes, in his Manors

• of
  • 1. Qui
  • 2. Stow
  • 3. Water-Beach
  • 4. Midleton
  • 5. Histons
  • 6. Impeton
  • 7. Gretton
  • 8. Hokington
  • 9. Ramton
  • 10. Cotenham
  • 11. Lolesworth
  • 12. Trumpington
  • 13. Haselingfield
  • 14. Harleton
  • 15. Eversden
  • 16. Toft
  • 17. Caldecot
  • 18. Kingston
  • 19. Winepole
  • 20. Gransden
  • 21. Hatley
  • 22. Pampsworth
  • 23. Alewind.

But soon after, these tithes were but poorely payed; namely, when Robert Pi∣cot his sonne forfeited his Baronrie, which King Henrie the first bestowed upon Pagan Peverell.

7. See we here a grand difference betwixt the endowments of Monasteries before and after the Conquest.* 1.28 The Saxons generally endowed them with so∣lid and substantial revenues out of their own estates, giving good Farms and Manors unto them. (Or if any tithes, only those within the circuit of that Pa∣rish wherein that Covent was erected; the secular Priests (and afterwards the Monks) therein, being presumed to take some spiritual pains in that place, to the deserving thereof.) This properly was frank-almonage, bestowing on God in his Church (as they accounted it) what was their own to estate upon him. But the Normans embraced a cheaper way of dotations, chiefly bestowing all, or part of the tithes of their lands, on Covents of their foundation, payable out of Parishes lying a good distance from the same; and this was according to the French fashion. Now if it be true, that tithes be due jure Divino, this was no gift, but a paiment, which they were bound to tender to the Church: Yea, which is more, such grants of tithes were no better than felonie, robbing the Ministers of their respective Parishes, of what was due unto them: Insomuch, that they took the oile from the weike (the Pastor laboring in his Church) and gave it to the thief or waster in the Lamp, to which the idle Monks may fitly be compared.

8. To repair the damage lately done by Montgomerie to the Towne of Cam∣bridge,* 1.29 King Henry the first bestowed many priviledges thereon,* 1.30 which the University is so far from repining,* 1.31 she rejoyceth thereat. For well may the jewel delight to be put in an handsome cabinet. He freed the Town from the power of the Sheriff, making it a Corporation, upon the payment of one hun∣dred and one marks yearly into the Exchequer, which summe the Sheriff paid before for his profits out of the Towne, when it was under his jurisdiction. Be∣sides, whereas the Ferrie over the river Grant was a vagrant before (even any where, where passengers could get wastage over) by authority and custome, it now began to be fixed neer Cambridge, which brought much trading and con∣course of people thereunto.

9. About this time Barnwell,* 1.32 that is,* 1.33 Childrens-well, a Village within the precincts of Cambridge,* 1.34 got both the name thereof and a Faire therein on this occasion. Many littlek 1.35 children on Midsummer (or S^t. John Baptists) eve met

there in mirth to play and sport together:* 1.36 Their company caused the conflu∣ence of moe and bigger boys to the place:* 1.37 Then bigger than they; even their Parents themselves came thither, to be delighted with the activity of their children. Meat and drink must be had for their refection, which brought some victualling-booths to be set up. Pedlers with toys and trifles cannot then be supposed long absent, whose packs in short time swelled into Tradesmens stalls of all commodities. Now it is become a great Faire, and (as I may term it) one of the Townsmens Commencements, wherein they take their degrees of wealth, fraught with all store of Wares, and nothing (except buyers) wanting therein.

10. Jews at this time came first to Cambridge,* 1.38 and possessed a great part of the Town,* 1.39 called the Jewrie at this day.* 1.40 ••••und-Church in the Jewrie is conjectu∣red, by the rotundity of the structure, to have been built for their Synagogue. Much like whereunto, for fabrick and fashion, I have seen another at North∣hampton, where Jews about the same time had their Seminarie. Some will say, Cambridge, an inland Town of small trading, was ill chosen by these Jews for their Seat, where the poor Scholars, if borrowing from these Userers, were likely to bring but small profit unto them. But let it suffice, that the Jewes chose this place, whom no Christians need advise, for their own advantage. Here their carriage was very civil, not complained of (as elsewhere) for cruel crucifying of Christian children, and other enormities.

11 Now the Reader is requested seriously to preuse the following passage as faithfully transcribed out of an excellentl 1.41 author,* 1.42 and of high concernment in this our History. Joffred Abbot of Crowland, sent over to his manour of Cotenham nigh Cambria,* 1.43 Gislebert his fellow Monk,* 1.44 and professour of Divi∣nity, with three other Monks, who following him into England, being throughly furnished with Philosophical Theorems, and other primitive sciences, repaired daily to Cambridge; and, having hired a certain publique Barne, made open pro∣fession of their sciences, and in short space of time drew together a great company of Scholars.

12 But in the second yeere after their coming,* 1.45 the number of their Scholars grew so great,* 1.46 as well from out of the whole countrie as the town,* 1.47 that the biggest house and barn that was, or any Church whatsoever sufficed not to contain them: Where∣upon, sorting themselves apart in several places, and taking the Universitie of Orleance for their pattern, early in the morning, Monk Odo, a singular Gramma∣rian, and satyrical Poet, read Grammar unto boyes, and those of the younger sort assigned unto him; according to the doctrine of Priscian, and Remigius upon him. At one of the clock Terricus, a most wittie and subtle Sophister, taught the elder sort of young men Aristotles Logick, after the Introductions of Porphyrie, and the Comments of Averroes. At three of the clock, Monk William read a Lecture in Tullies Rhetorick, and Quintilians Flores: But the great Master Gilbert, upon every Sunday and Holy-day, preached Gods word unto the People. And thus out of this little fountaine which grew to be a great river, we see how the Citie of God now is become enriched, and all England made fruitfull by meanes of very many Masters and Doctors proceeding out of Cambridge, in manner of the holy Paradise, &c.

13 Thus Author writ some fifty yeeres after the coming of these Crowland Professors to Cambridge;* 1.48 so that, who seriously considereth, how learning there, from a contemptible occasion, by small meanes, in so short a time, im∣proved it selfe to so great an height, will conclude much of Providence therein; and we may observe according to Scripture expression,m 1.49 God had prepared the people, for the thing was done suddenly.

15 But some adversaries to the antiquity of Cambridge,* 1.50 represent and im∣prove this action much to her disadvantage, as if newly now, and not before, she began to be an Universitie. Objecting, that if Scholars were at Cam∣bridge

before the coming of those foure Professors thither, they shewed small civilitie in giving those strangers no better entertainment, to whom they should have said, as oncen 1.51 Laban to Abrahams servant; Come in ye blessed of the Lord, wherefore stand you without? welcoming them to their Halls, Hostles, Chambers, Studies, with the best fare their present condition afforded; Espe∣cially, seeing Scholars of all men are soonest acquainted, the sameness of pro∣fession commonly making them familiar at the first sight. It seems therefore that at their coming thither, either Cambridge had no Scholars in her, or her Scholars had no manners in them; yea, had not read so much as Tullie his Of∣fices, to teach them civilitie to strangers professing learning, but suffered them to live, and read in a Barn by themselves.

15. In answer hereunto,* 1.52 may the Reader be pleased to take into his impar∣tial consideration the following particulars:

• 1 Not much more then twenty yeeres since that mischievous man Robert of Montgomerie had dispoyled Cambridge. And no wonder if the Blackbirds were slow in flying back to their nests, which had been so lately destroyed.
• 2. Yet a racemation at least of Scholars either remained in Cam∣bridge all that plundring time, or return'd soon after it: For we finde King Henry the first,o 1.53 in the second of his Reign, by order commanding some Civilians there to perform their Acts, and pay the Beadles their sees, which formerly they refused; and this was some years before the coming of the Crowland-Professors hither.
• 3. Probably some emulation, not to say envie (a canker we finde fretting the fairest flowers) might make some distance betwixt the old stock of standing Scholars in Cambridge, and this new addition of Pro∣fessors. Our Aunt Oxford may easily remember what little love, yea how great grudging there was betwixt her ancient Students, and that new plantation of Scholars which S^t.* 1.54 Grimbal, under King Alfred, first placed there.
• 4. The marvellous increase of learning in Cambridge, in so short a time after the coming of the Crowland Professors thither, is justly impu∣ted to this cause, for that Cambridge had formerly been a place of lear∣ning. Thus when green-wood is long is kindling, brands (which before were half burnt, and then quenched) doe quickly take fire, and present∣ly blaze into a bright flame.

In a word, such men who have made remarkable additions, to what was begun long before, oftentimes, as proudly as falsly, conceit themselves the first Founders thereof. Thusp 1.55 Nebuchadnezzar, Is not this great Babylon that I have built? whereas he, and all the world, knew that Semiramis built it a thousand yeers before his cradle was made, though he (no doubt) might strengthen, en∣large, and beautifie the same. And, as Restorers are apt to mistake themselves for the Founders: so by infection of the same error, the Spectators of such Re∣pairers, are prone to mis-interpret them for Beginners; as here these Crowland-Professors are erroneously apprehended the Founders of Cambridge. Thus the river Anas in Spain, after it hath runne above sixty miles under ground, may be by ignorant people conceived to have his Birth [his fountain] there, wherein truth he hath but his Resurrection at his springing out of earth the second time. And thus sluggards in the morning count the Sunne but then to arise, when it newly breaks forth of a cloud, and was risen some hours before.

16. Pain Peverell (Stander-bearer to Robert Duke of Normandy in the Holy-Land,* 1.56 removed Picot his foundation from S^t.* 1.57 Giles in Cambridge (where they were pent for room) to a larger place of thirteen acres at Barnewell,* 1.58 about a mile off, where one Godesonn formerly led an Eremitical life. This Peverell encreas∣ed the number of those Canons from six to thirty (because forsooth at that time

he was just thirty yeers old) and endowed them with large revenues. After∣wards, in process of time, Barnwell became a prime Priorie, through the bounty of many Benefactors, and able at the dissolution of Abbies to expend of old rents low rated three hundred fifty one pounds fifteen shillings four pence. Insomuch that the Prior thereof, in the fourty ninth year of King Henry the third, by Writ bearing date at Woodstock, the twenty fourth of December, was (with many moe) voluntariè summonitus, freely summoned (saith the Record) to be present as a Baron in Parliament. But let him make much of this favour, which never before or after was bestowed upon him or his successors. These Black-Canons of Barnewell were generally kind neighbours to the Scholars, and their Prior did sometimes good offices unto them.

17. Now amongst the eminent Scholars,* 1.59 who at this time studied in Cam∣bridge,* 1.60 Alphred of Beverley was of especial note.* 1.61 He was born in Yorkshire, lived many yeers in Cambridge to gain learning,* 1.62 where he attained to be an ex∣cellent Philosopher, Divine, and Historian. Returning into his native countrey at Beverlie, he wrote the History of the British Nation, from the beginning of the world unto his ownage; which work was by him truly and elegantly com∣posed. He is commonly surnamed the Treasurer; a title given him (as I con∣ceive) not for bearing that office in his Covent; but from his diligent search∣ing, discreet selecting, methodical compiling, and carefull preserving or trea∣suring up pretious passages of former ages for the use of Posterity. This Al∣phred, when living in Cambridge, maintained himself (as the rest of the Students there) on his own cost; every Scholar in that age being his own Founder and Benefactor: For, as yet, no publique Halls or Hostles were built for to receive them, but each one lived asr 1.63 S^t. Paul at Rome, in his own hired house, as they could contract with the Townsmen; who unconscionably improving them∣selves on the Scholars necessities, extorted unreasonable rents from them; as hereafter, God willing, shall appear.

18. And here I must admire one thing, and shall be thankful to such who will cure my wonder,* 1.64 by shewing me the cause of that I wonder at: What might be the reason, that Monks and Friers in this age had such stately houses, rich endowments, plentifull maintenance; whilest Students in the Universitie had poor chambers, hard fare, short means, and that on their own or parents char∣ges: and yet there was more honesty, industry, painfulnesse, and piety, within the study of one Scholar, than the cells of an hundred Monks? Some, per∣chance, will impute this to the fancie of men, lapping, dandling, and feeding Monkies and Marmosets, whiles Creatures of more use are lesse regarded. Others will say, It was becauuse Scholars studied the liberall, Monks the lu∣crative Sciences: University men were more busied in reading Books, than numbling of Masses and praying for the dead, the main matter which brought grift to the Monks mill. Whatever was the secret cause, this was the apparent effect thereof: Scholars as they were lean, so they were lively, attracted less envie, procured more love, endured more labour, which made them to last, and to live after the destruction of the other.

19. William Meschines,* 1.65 brother to Ranulph Earl of Chester,* 1.66 was by King Stephen made the first Earl of Cambridge.* 1.67 And it is no small credit to Cam∣bridge, that (after this William) none were ever honoured with that title, but such who were Princes of the Blood Royall, either actuall Kings of Scotland, or Kings sons, or nephews of England, or forain and free Princes of their next alliance, as hereafter, God willing, will appear at their several creations. So carefull were our English Kings in choosing such persons for the place, who, receiving honor from so famous an Universitie, might also, by their high birth and honourable demeanor, return lustre thereunto.

20. For after the death of this Meschines,* 1.68 one may confidently pronounce, that David, King of the Scots (commonly called S^t. David) was Earl of Cam∣bridge:

And although his Chatter cannot be produced with the formalities used at his creation (modern ceremonies at the investing of Counts not be∣ing used in that age) yet,* 1.69 that he was effectually Earle of Cambridge,* 1.70 by the ensuing evidence doth sufficiently appear. It is as 1.71 Grant made by M••uld the Emperesse, Daughter of King Henrie the first, unto Aubery de Vere, afterward Earl of Oxford▪ part whereof (so much as concerns the present point) we have here transcribed, translated, and commented on, con∣ceiving it to contain some criticisms in History and Heraldry, worthy ob∣servation.

Concedo quòd sit Comes de Cantebrugge∣scire,* 1.72 & habeat inde tertium den••ium sicut Comes debet haber••.* 1.73 It•• dico si Rex Scotiae non habet illum Comitatum. Et si Rex habuerit, perquiram illud ei ad posse meum per Escambium. Et si non potero, tunc do 〈◊〉〈◊〉, & concede, quòd sit C••mes de quolibet quatuor Comitatuum subserpto∣rum, viz. Oxenfordscire, Berkscire, Wiltscire, & Dorsetscire, per consilium & considerationem Comitis Glocestriae frairis mei, & Comitis Gaufridi, & Co∣mitis Gilberti.

I grant that he be Earl of Cantbrugg∣shire, and that he have from thence the third penny, as the Earl ought to have. So I say, if the King of Scotland hath not that Earldom: And if the King hath it, I shall to my power pro∣cure it him by exchange. And if I cannot, then I give and grant unto him, that he be Earl of which he will of the four Earldoms subscribed, namely Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Wilt∣shire, and Dorsetshire, by the counsel and advise of the Earl of Glocester my brother, and of Earl Geofrey, and of Earl Gilbert.

The date of this Grant is uncertain; but from the hand of her brother, the Earl of Glocester, subscribed thereunto, we collect that it must be before the yeer 1146, wherein the said Earl ended his life.

21. Out of this Grant observe;* 1.74 First, That though Steven, de facto, was King of England, yet the right was in this Mauld the Emperesse. Betwixt these two for many yeers it was catch who catch may; both in gaining of places and giving of Honours, as successe befriended them. Secondly, That Earls in that age were Earls indeed, not meerly titular, but substantiall, as receiving the third penny (I humbly conceive it of the Crown-revenues therein) of the County whence they had their honour. Thirdly, Kings of Scotland account∣ed it no abatement to their Crown-Royall, to we are with it an English Co∣ronet, holding (in Commendam, as I may say) with their own Crown one or moe of English Earldoms: As here King David held Cambridge in his own, and Huntingdon in right of his Wife. Fourthly, As the Counties of Cambridge andt 1.75 Huntingdon soon after the Conquest were united under one Comes or Earl: so they two (onely of all Shires in England) remain under one Vicecomes or Sheriff at this day. Fifthly, Queen Mauld earnestly endea∣voured (in compliance no doubt with the desires of her favorite Aubery de Vere) to confer the County of Cambridge upon him, as a place of principal honour, above the four other Counties proffered unto him. Sixthly, The honour of the title of Cambridge arose from the famous University therein; otherwise the foresaid Aubery, if consulting his profit, would cleerly have preferred either Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, or Dorsetshire, as greater in extent, and therefore returning by the third penny therein larger revenues. Lastly, Seeing a good title of Cambridge could not be made to him (as pre∣possessed by the Scotch King) Aubery was contented with, and thankfull for Oxford, as the other famous University in England, which title his noble and most ancient family enjoyeth at this day.

22. Nigellus or Neale,* 1.76 second Bishop of Ely,* 1.77 having first obtained a facul∣ty from the Pope,* 1.78 ••ounded ••n Hospitall foru 1.79 Canons regular in Cambridge, in the place where now S^t. John's Colledge is erected. Hee is said to have

endowed the same with an hundred and fourty pound by the yeer,* 1.80 yeerly rent;* 1.81 which, it so, in that age was a vast proportion.

23. Roger of Hereford,* 1.82 so named because born there,* 1.83 studied at this time in Cambridge,* 1.84 became an admirable Astronomer, Philosopher, and Chy∣mist, diving much into the mysteries of metals. He wrote many books of Astronomy and Astrologie, which for a long time were kept in Cambridge. Librarie, but not extant (I fear) at this day. Yet the Oxfordw 1.85 Antiquarie will by no means allow this Roger a Student in Crambridge, as who flourished before the coming of the Crowland Professors thither: but whether more credit may be hung on this single Twine, than on the twisted testimonie of Leland, Bale, and Pitz, (all agreeing both in his education at Cambridge, and flourishing in this Age) be it reported to any ingenuous Reader.

24. There happened a merciless fire in Cambridge,* 1.86 onely so pitifull as to goe out when no more fewell was left to feed the furie thereof.* 1.87 Most of the Churches in the town (then built of wood,* 1.88 and therefore the more combu∣stible) were burnt in part, and Trinity-Church whollyx 1.89 consumed. Hence it was, that for time to come, the Steeple thereof was firmly built of free∣stone, to prevent, by Gods goodnesse, the return of the like casualty.

25. A sad accident happened this yeer aty 1.90 Oxford.* 1.91 A Clergie-man,* 1.92 and Student in that University,* 1.93 casually kill'd a woman and fled upon it. The Maior of the City, with other officers, search after him, light on three of his Chamber-fellows, both innocent and ignorant of the fact committed: These they injuriously thrust into Prison, and some dayes after, King John (a back friend to the Clergie, as continually vexed with their constant op∣position) commanded them to be executed in contempt (saith my Author) of Ecclesiastical libertie. Offended hereat three thousand Students at once left Oxford, as well Masters as Scholars; It a quòd nec unus ex omni Universitate re∣mansit, So that not one remain'd of all the Universitie. Of these some removed to Cambridge, some to Reading; so that in this total eclipse of learning therein, Oxford was left emptie for a season.

26. John of S^t.* 1.94 Omers studied about this time at Cambridge.* 1.95 By his sur∣name I should have conjectured him a Forainer of Artois,* 1.96 had not myz 1.97 Au∣thor assured me, that he was born in Norfolk. Yea, when a Monk of Peter∣burgh, (bred also in Cambridge) had, with his Iatyrical Latine rythmes, abused the Countie of Norfolk, our John gave him as good as he brought; rythme for rythme, and jeast for jeast: yet his penn was so much the better employ∣ed than his adversaries, as the writer of a'jûst vindication is to be preferred before a scurrilous libeller.

27. With more credit to himself,* 1.98 and profit to others,* 1.99 was Joceline Brakelond employed;* 1.100 who about this time ina 1.101 Cambridge emproved himself in divine and humane learning. Afterwards he became a Monk at Burie in Suffolk, where he was born; and of his own accord (unimportuned by any other) as faithfully as learnedly wrote the Historie of his Covent, which hee transmitted to posterity.

28. Most miserable at this time was the condition of Cambridge.* 1.102 For the Barons,* 1.103 to despight King John,* 1.104 with their Forces harraged and destroyed the Town and County thereof, taking Cambridge-Castle by assault: And no wonder, when only twenty men were found therein, not enough to make good the twentieth part thereof;* 1.105 such then was its capacity and extent.* 1.106 To crie quits with the Barons, William Earl of Sarisbury, and Falk de Brent (King John his favorite) replundredb 1.107 Cambridgeshire, leaving nothing worth any thing behind them, that was not too hot or too heavy for them to carry away.

29. And two yeers after,* 1.108 when Walter Bunk,* 1.109 with his Brabanteers,* 1.110 destroy∣ed the Town and Isle of Ely, and almost burnt the Minstre therein (not quen∣ched

with the water of her fens,* 1.111 but with the wise composition of Prior Stephen:) I say, when Ely was almost burnt, Cambridge no doubt was well warm'd, as sorrowfully sensible of its neer neighbours calamity. The Scho∣lars then had steddy heads and strong brains, if able to study in these distem∣pers, when loud drums and trumpets silenced the (sweet, but) low harp of Apollo. But we know how Archimedes was busie in making his Mathematical figures even when Syracuse was taken by souldiers; and possibly some grave Students made their souls unconcerned in all these martiall disturbances.

30. The King,* 1.112 being at Oxford,* 1.113 sent to the Bailiff of Cambridge (as living neer Ely, the Staple of fish) to send unto him such a proportion of Eeles,* 1.114 for the provisions of his Court, and it should be discounted unto him out of the Exchequer.

31. The King,* 1.115 by his letters to the Sheriff of Cambridge-shire,* 1.116 gave or∣der,* 1.117 that he should put the Bailiffs of Cambridge into the possession of the house of Benjamin the Jew (probably forfeited to the Crown on his misde∣meanor) to make thereof a common Gaole for their Corporation.

32. The King confirmed to the Townsmen of Cambridge the priviledges conferr'd by his Father upon them:* 1.118 namely,* 1.119 That the Merchants of the Guild in Cambridge,* 1.120 should be free in all Faires in the Kings Dominions on this side and beyond the Seas, de Theolonia, & Passagio, & Lestagio, & Pontagio, & Stallagio. Ill would it be for the Townsmen, should none of them enjoy the benefit of this Royall Charter, till they perfectly understood the terms therein. In this Grant provision is made, that nothing be done in prejudice of London; so carefull were our Kings alwaies of that City; but whether that City reciprocally of them, let others enquire.

33. Sad at this present was the condition of the University of Paris,* 1.121 such murders were done,* 1.122 and affronts offered to the Students thereof.* 1.123 Our King Henry being half a Frenchman (in the right of his Queen) and possessing ma∣ny, pretending to moe Dominions in France, taking advantage hereof, in∣vited the Parisian Students to come over into England, and to dwell in whatc 1.124 Cities, Burroughs, and Villages they pleased to choose: An act no less politick than charitable, to fortify himself with forain affection; knowing, that such Frenchmen, who in their youths had English education, would in their age retain English inclinations. We easily believe the greatest part of these Strangers repaired to Oxford, though Cambridge, no doubt, did share in them her considerable proportion.

34. A crue of pretenders to Scholarship (as long as there are true diamonds there will be counterfeit) did much mischief at this time in the University.* 1.125 These lived under no discipline, having no Tutor (saving him who teacheth all mischief) and when they went to act any villany,* 1.126 then they would be Scholars,* 1.127 to sin with the more secrecy and less suspicion: when cited to an∣swer for their wickedness, in the Chancellours Court, then they would be no Scholars, and exempt themselves from his Jurisdiction. No wonder if Cambridge was pestered with such Cheats, seeing the Church of Thyatira it self had those in her which called themselvesd 1.128 Prophets and were not. Civil Students suffered much by and more for these incorrigible Rake-Hells, espe∣cially from such mouthes who are excellent at an uncharitable Synecdoche, to call all after a part, and to condemn the whole University for an hand-full of Hang-byes, such as never were matriculated members therein.

35. In vain did the Chancellour endeavour the suppressing of these Malig∣nants,* 1.129 (as the King calleth them in his letter to the Sheriff) the hands of the University being too weak to pluck up weeds so deeply rooted. In vain also did the Chancellor call in the assistance of the Bailiff and Burgesses of the Town, who (as the King taxeth them in one of his letters) aut impotentes fuerunt, aut negligentes, to effect the matter. The business was at

last, by command from the King,* 1.130 devolved to the Sheriff, as appears by what followeth.

Rexe 2.1 Vicecom, Cantabrigiensi salutem. Quoniam ut audivimus plures nominantur Clerici apud Cantabr. quì sub nullius Magistri Scho∣larium sunt disciplina, & tuitione, sed potius mentiuntur se esse Scholares cùm non sint, ut tutiùs, & fortiùs (visâ ad hoc opportunitate) queant malig∣nari, Tibi praecipimus, quòd assumptis tecum probis & legalibus hominibus de Comitatu tuo, accedas ad villam nostram Cantabr. & per totam vil∣lam illam clamari facias ex parte nostrâ quòd nullus Clericus moretur in villa, qui non sit sub disciplina, vel tuitione alicujus Magistri Scholarium. Et si aliqui tales fuerint in Villa illa, eâ exeant infra quindecim dies post∣quam hoc clamatum fuerit. Et si ultra terminum illum inventi fuerint in eadem villa, hujusmodi Clerici capiantur, & in prisonam nostram mittan∣tur. Teste meipso apud Oxon. 3 Maii Anno Regni nostri 15.

Thus the Sheriff was impowered with a Posse Comitatus to redresse this grie∣vance,* 2.2 but whether or no with a Velle Comitatus, I know not. Sure I am, these Clerks-no-Clerks disturbed the University for many yeers after.

36. The Townesmen of Cambridge began now most unconscionably to raise and rack the rent of their houses wherein the Scholars did sojourn;* 2.3 Every low Cottage was high valued. Sad the condition, when Learning is the Tenant, and Ignorance must be the Landlord. It came at last to this pass, that the Scholars, wearied with exactions, were on the point of de∣parting, to finde a place where they might be better accommodated on more reasonable conditions.

37. Here the King seasonably interposed his power,* 2.4 appointing,* 2.5 that two Masters of Arts and two honest Townsmen should be deputed as Chancellors,* 2.6 conscientiously to moderate the rigour of covetousnesse. And seeing Scholars would hire as cheap, and Townsmen would let as dear as they could, the aforesaid four persons (indifferently chosen out of both Corporations) were to order the price betwixt both, according to the tenor of the Kings Letter ensuing.

Rexf 3.1 Majorì & Ballivis Cantabr. salutem. Satis constat vobis quòd apud villam nostram Cantabr. studendi causae è diversis patribus tam cis∣marinis quàm transmarinis Scholarium confluit multitudo, quod valde gra∣tam habemus & acceptamus, cum exemplum toti Regno nostro commodum non modicum, & honor nobis accrescat, & vos specialiter inter quos fideliter con∣versantur, studentes non mediocriter gaudere debetis & laetari. Audivimus autem quòd in hospitiis vestris locandis tam graves & onerosi estis schola∣ribus inter vos commorantibus, quòd nisi mensurabiliùs & modestiùs vos habueritis erga ipsos in hac parte, exactione vestra faciente, oportebit ipses villam vestram exire, & studio suo relicto à terra nostra recedere, quod nul∣latenus vellemus. Et ideo vobis mandamus firmiter injungentes quatenus su∣per praedictis hospictis locandis, vos mensurantes secundū consuetudinem Uni∣versitatis per duos Magistros & dues probes & legales homines de villa•• nostra ad hoc assignandos, hospicia praedicta taxari, & secundū corum taxationem ea locari permittatis; taliter vos gerentes in hac parte, ne si secus egeritis propter quod ad nos debeat clamor pervenire, ad hoc manum apponere debeamus.

Teste meipso apud Oxon. tertio die Maii anno regni nostri xv✚. Ex Rotulo claus. de anno xv. Regis Henrici tertii in dors. in Turre London.

Ex. per Guil. Ryley.

See we here; Cambridge appeareth not as an infant of yesterday, but a grave Matron of great age; witnesse those words, according to the custom of the Uni∣versity, which shew her gravity and gray hairs at the time of the date thereof.

38. This was the first original of the Taxatores or Taxers in Cambridge,* 3.2 so called at first from taxing, prizing, or rating the rents of houses. Their name remains, but office is altered at this day. For after the bounty of Foun∣ders had raised Halls and Colledges for Scholars free abode, their liberality gave the Taxers a Writ of ease, no more to meddle with the needless prizing of Townsmens houses. However, two Taxers are still annually chosen, whose place is of profit and credit, as employed in matters of weight, and to see the true gage of all measures, especially such as concern the victuals of Scholars. For where the belly is abused in its food, the brains will soon be distemper∣ed in their study.

39. Turnaments and Tilting of the Nobility and Gentry were common∣ly kept at Cambridge,* 3.3 to the great annoyance of the Scholars. Many sad ca∣sualties were caused by these meetings, though ordered with the best cauti∣on. Armes and leggs were often broken as well as spears. Much lewd peo∣ple waited on these assemblies, light Housewives as well as light Horsmen re∣paired thereunto. Yea, such the clashing of swords, the ratling of Arms, the sounding of trumpets, the neighing of horses, the shouting of men all day-time, with the roaring of riotous Revellers all the night, that the Scho∣lars studies were disturbed, safety endangered, lodging straightned, char∣ges enlarged, all provisions being unconscionably enhanced. In a word, so many war-horses were brought hither, that Pegasus himself was likely to be shut out. For where Mars keeps his Term, there the Muses may even make their Vacation.

40. The King being complained to thereof,* 3.4 did plainly shew,* 3.5 that he preferred the quiet of the University before the profit of the Town of Cam∣bridge,* 3.6 gaining much money by these meetings: And therefore by his Letters he enjoined, that no Tilting should be kept within five miles of Cambridge. And yet so stout and sturdy were martial men in that age, that they hardly obey∣ed him. Yea, I finde one* 3.7 Ralph de Kamois, a bold Chevalier, who, notwith∣standing the premisses, kept a riotous Tilting in the very town of Cambridge; but soon after he was deeply fined for his high contempt, on the paiment whereof, and his humble submission before the Earls of Cornwall, Lecester, and Norfolk, he was forgiven.

41. Let us look on these Turnaments (unrelated to Cambridge) as they were in themselves,* 3.8 and we shall finde them the mothers constantly of mis∣rule, commonly of mischief. Their very use (in their first constitution) was no better tham an abuse, to cover malice under the cloak of manhood and merri∣ment: Many brought personal grudges, some family-feuds into the field with them; fewer returned than went forth, as either casually cut off, or intentio∣nally murdered.

42. One instance of the former out of many,* 3.9 though full twenty four miles from Cambridge. Gilbert Mareshall, Earl of Pembroke, a potent Peer of the Land, proclaimed a disport of Turnament, of running on Hors-back with Launces (in defiance of the Kings Authority, who had inhibited the same) at Ware ing 3.10 Hertford-shire, under the name forsooth of Fortune; as if Providence had nothing to doe in such wild recreations: But so it fortuned, that this Gilbert cast, bruised, and kild by his own horse, soon ended the mirth of the meeting. Call it not therefore cowardise, but conscience and cha∣rity in the Church, which taking these Turnaments (no better than solemn and ceremonious murder) in consideration forbad Christian burial to such as should be slain therein, whilest the Civil power proceeded severely against the slayer, and so betwixt both, with much adoe, banished this barbarous custome. As for such tame tilting (meer martial-masques) since used at Court, being rather expensive than uncharitable, they are of a different nature.

43. Strifes,* 3.11 sights,* 3.12 spoylings,* 3.13 breaking open of houses, (it is not me, but Mat∣thew* 3.14 Paris whom thou readest) woundings and murder betwixt the Burgesses (probably first named because most guilty) and the Scholars of Cambridge, and that in the very Lent, that with the holy time, holy persons also might be viola∣ted. The noyse thereof ascended to the ears of the King with a great complaint.

44. Hugh Balsham Sub-Prior (afterwards Bishop of Ely) began the Founda∣tion of Peterhouse without Trumpington-gate neer the Church of S^t. Peter (since fallen down) from the vicinity whereof it seemeth to be denominated.* 3.15 As yet no revenue was setled thereon,* 3.16 onely the Students that lived therein (grinded formerly by the Townsmen with unconscionable rents for the place of their abode) thankfully accounted themselves well endowed with good chambers and Studies freely bestowed on them.* 3.17 But more hereof hereafter, viz. anno 1284, when this Colledge was enriched with possessions.

45. In vain did the care of the King (in favour of Scholars) so lately re∣move.* 3.18 Tilting five miles from Cambridge, whilest now the Scholars in open hostility tilted one against another, the Southern against the Northern men therein. What! can the Muses themselves fall out, and fight in the field five against four? I finde not the first cause of the falling out betwixt Northern and Southern men: surely the meer distance of their nativity did not cause their difference, because the one was born neerer to the Sun than the other. But however the brawl began, the Northern men were worsted in the end thereof. Strange, that Boreas, the most boysterous winde in all the Compass, should be beaten by Auster. And yet the Northern men, being fewer in num∣ber, and farthest from their friends, were over-powered by the numerosity and neernesse of those of the South.

46. Indeed the Northern men appear rather to be pitied than condem∣ned,* 3.19 in the whole managing of the matter,* 3.20 being only on the defensive to se∣cure themselves;* 3.21 so that whilest the others fiercely and furiously assaulted them, a great riot was committed, and (too probable) some blood 〈◊〉〈◊〉. Hereupon the King issued out his Commission of Oyer and Terminer to three eminent persons,* 3.22 viz.h 3.23 Giles Argenton, then living eight miles off at Hors-heath (since, by inheritance, the seat of the ancient and honourable Family of the Alingtons) Henry de Boreham, and Laurence del Brook, to enquire into the mat∣ter and proceed therein, as they should see cause, against the offenders.

47. But soon after the King was informed, how the three aforesaid Judges appointed behaved themselves very partially in the matter: where∣upon the King took it out of their hands,* 3.24 and,* 3.25 by a new Commission, refer∣red the hearing and determining thereof to Nicolas de Tur and Nicolas de Handlo, the Judges itinerant of that Circuit. Yet, in favour of the Scholars who had offended, he limited the procedings of these Judges with ani 3.26 Ita tamen quòd ad suspensionem vel mutilationem clericorum non procedatis, sed eos alio modo per consilium Universitatis Cantabr. castigetis.

48. It seems the case was of some difficulty, and many persons of quali∣ty concerned therein,* 3.27 the deciding whereof was so often in so short a time bandyed backwards and forwards at Court.* 3.28 For, few days after, H. le Di∣spencer, Justiciarius Angliae, by command from the King, inhibited the fore∣said Judges itinerant to intermeddle therein,* 3.29 and wholly remitted the busi∣ness to the examination and determination of Giles Argenton, Henry de Bore∣ham, and Laurence de Brook: before whom some Southern Scholars, active in this Riot, were indicted, found guilty, and condemned, when the Kings gracious pardon was sent in their behalf, in form as followeth:

Rex omnibus ad quos praesentes literae pervenerint salutem.* 4.1 Sciatis nos de gratia nostra speciali pardonesse magistro Johani de Depedale, magistro Hugoni de Thornham, Bartholomeo de Watton, Willielmo fratri ejus, Willielmo de Merton garcioni eorum, Willielmo de Wethringset,

Mich. de Mereforde, Johanni de Dene, Waltero & Ricardo fratribus ••jus, Johanni de Shotesham, Ed. de Merston, Waltero de Wodeford, Willielmo de Waburne, Nicholao de Brackden, Willielmo Saleman, Willielmo de Pikneham, & Johanni de Lon, de Comitatibus Norff. & Suff. Rogero Parlebone, Bartholomeo Matelast, Henrico Ledwy, Jo∣hanni de Stokenham, Stephano Maymund, Pruetto le Cryur, Johanni de London, Thomae Alnonechilde, Roberto de Frassenden, & Galfri∣do de Caxton de Comitatu Cantabrigie si sectam pacis nostrae quae ad nos pertinet pro insultu nuper facto in quosdam scholares boreales Universi∣tatis Cantabr. et pro transgressionibus ibidem factis contrae pacem nostram unde indictati fuerunt coram dilectis & fidelibus nostris Egidio de Ar∣gentein, Henrico de Borham, & Laurentio del Broke, quos illuc misimus ad inquisitionem, faciendam de transgressionibus praedictis. Et firmam pa∣cem nostram eis inde concedimus, ita tamen quòd stent recto si quis versus eos inde lai voluerit. In cujus &c. Teste Rege apud Turrem London. xviii. die Martii anno Regni nostri xlv. ✚. Ex Rotulo patentium de Anno xlv. Regis Henrici tertimembrana 15. in Turre London.

Ex. per Guil. Ryley.

It seemeth some of these Anti-Boreals were men of gentile extraction, especi∣ally the two first (styled in the Pardon Masters) importing (I believe) more than the bare Universitie title; as also Bartholomew de Walton, and William his brother, because waited on by William de Merton, their Garcion, that is, their servant. For it cometh from the French Gaxcon, or the Italian Garzone, and is used even by the barbarous Grecians of the midle age,l 4.2 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 It was graciously done of the King to pardon the man as well as his Masters, seeing probably he acted onely by their pleasure, and command.

49. During these discords,* 4.3 some Scholars of peaceable disposition fairly departed Cambridge,* 4.4 and retired to Northampton,* 4.5 where, by the leave and liking of the King, they began an Universitie. Here they met with many Oxford-men, who, on the like occasion, had deserted Oxford, and retreated hither to studie. I commend their judgment in the choice of so convenient a place, where the a••e is clea••e, yet not over sharpe; the earth fruitfull, yet not very dirtie; water plentifull, yet far from any fennish annoyance, and wood (most wanting now of dayes) conveniently sufficient in that age. But the main is, Northampton is neer the center of England, so that all travellers coming thither from the remotest parts of the land, may be said to be met by the Town in the middest of their journey, so unpartiall is the situation thereof in the navell of the Kingdome.

50. But this Universitie never lived to commence Bachelor of Art,* 4.6 Senior Sophister was all the standing it at••ained unto.* 4.7 For, foure years after, the King apprehending that Northampton Universitie would be prejudiciall to Oxford (neer to which it lay within thirtie miles) and therefore as a true honourer of antiquitie (loth that a novice-start-up should empaire so ancient a found••) recalled the Scholars of Cambridge by these his ensuing letters.* 4.8

Rex Major•• & civibus suis Northampton. salutem.

Occasione cujusdam magnae contentionis in villa Cantabrigiensi triennio jam elapso subortae ammulli Clericorum tunc ibidem studentium unanimiter ab ipsa villa re∣cessissent, se usque ad villam nostram praedictam Northam. transferentes & ibidem (studiis inhaerendo) novam eonstruere Universitatem cupientes. Nos illo tempore credentes villam illam ex hoc posse meliorari, & nobis utilitatew non modicam inde prove••ire, votis dictorum clericorum ad eo rum requisitionem annuebamus in hac parte. Nunc autem cum ex relaiu multorum fide dignorum veraciter intelleximus quòd ex hujusmodi Uni∣versitate (si permaneret ibidem) municipium nostrum Okon. quod ab anti∣quo creatum est & à progenitoribus nostris Regibus Augliae confirmatum,

ac ad commoditatem studentium communiter approbatum,* 5.1 non mediocriter laederetur,* 5.2 quod nulla ratione vellemus, maximè cum universis Episcopis terrae nostrae ad honorem Dei & utilitatem Ecclesiae Anglicanae & profe∣ctum Studentium videatur expedire, quòd Universitas amoveatur à villa praedicta, sicut per literas suas patentes accepimus. Vobis de consilio mag∣natum nostrorum firmiter inhibemus ne in villa nostra de caetero aliquam Universitatem esse, nec aliquos studentes ibidem manere permittatis, aliter quàm ante creationem dictae Universitatis fieri consuevit.

Teste Rege apud Westmon. primo die Febr. anno Regni xlix^o ✚. Ex Rotulo Claus. de anno xlix Regis Henrici tertii membr. 10 in dorso in Turre London.

Ex. per Guil. Ryley.

There is still in Northampton a place called the Colledge, but whether in re∣lation to these students, I know not. Sure it is, that on the Kings letters Pa∣tents Northampton was un-universitied, the Scholars therein returning to the place from whence they came.

51. Here I can hold no longer,* 5.3 but must fall out (and be the Reader the Judge betwixt us) with M^r. Brian Twine, the writer of Oxford-Antiquities. I honour him as an industrious though no methodical Antiquarie (his book being rather an heap than a pile;) I commend his affection to his Mother (had it been without detraction to his Aunt) and his example shall quicken my dutie in my filial relation where I owe the same. Lastly, because he is (and I know not how soon I may be) 〈◊〉〈◊〉 I shall deal the more mildly with him. For, he that falls heavie on a ghost, or shadow, will in fine give the greatest blow and bruise unto himself. Yet something must be said against him in vindication of the truth.

52. First,* 5.4 on all occasions, he is buzzing jealousies into the heads of the Readers, to shake the credit of such Authors, who write any thing in the ho∣nour of Cambridge. Thus, when Matthew Parker, Archbishop of Canterburie, reports, how many deserting Oxford removed to Cambridge, he squibs in this Parenthesis (Si illism 5.5 standum sit historiis quas Matthaeus Parker Cant. Archi. edidit) dashing as much as lyeth in his power the unstained reputation of those his worthy endeavours. And again,n 5.6 speaking of the same Archbishops setting forth of Matthew Paris, he squirts in this passage, Sivera sit Matthaei Cant. editio, suggesting some suspicion of falshood, and forgerie in the same. Such IFS against great persons are more than IFS, and such suspicions if they be not Scandala Magnatis against so great a Peer, can not be less than breach of Canonical obedience against the memorie of so grave and godly a Prelate. Espe∣cially seeing neither Twine himselfe (with all the help of Oxford-Librarie) nor all the world could ever since finde any fault in that edition, as faithfully a∣greeing with the most authentick Manuscripts.

53. But these his slenting and suppositive,* 5.7 are nothing to his direct and downright traducing of the Records of Cambridge. Take him in his own La∣tin words, which I have translated to this purpose, that such ingenuous Eng∣lish men never bred in either Universitie (and therefore the more unpartiall Judges) but understanding the strength of common sense and reason, may in∣differently umpire the matter, and finde the verdict, as they shall hear things alledged and proved.

Brian Twine, Antiquitatis Academiae Oxoniensis Apologia lib. 3. pag. 280. numero 76.

Non ignoro tamen in Memo∣rabilibus Universitatis Oxon. à Roberto Haro collectis, unde

hanc chartam desumpsi, in exordio diplomatis, Cantabrigiae mentio∣nem fieri, quasi & illa contentio tri∣ennio tum elapso Cantabrigiae non Oxoniae accidisset, & nova Univer∣sitas ea Northamtonensis à Canta∣brigiensibus non Oxoniensibus fu∣isset inchoata. Eam tamen lectionem si nihil aliud, certe adulterata ipsius vociso 6.1 Cantabrigiae loco Oxoniae scriptura, & charactere à caeteris dis∣simillimo & toto exarandi genere di∣verso, corruptissimam prodit: Ubi e∣nim occurrit Anno Dom. 1246. apud bonos & vetustae fidei autores tantas fu∣isse Cantabrigiae discordias, quae stu∣dentes Northamptonian arcerent?

Yet I am not ignorant that in the Memorables of the Universitie of Ox∣ford collected by Robert Hare, whence

I have taken this Charter, in the be∣ginning of the Patent there is mention made of Cambridge, as if this conten∣tion had happened three yeers since at Cambridge, and not at Oxford, & that new University at Northampton begun of Cambridge, not of Oxford men. Yet, if nothing else, truly the adulterated writing of the word Cambridge in stead of Oxford, and in a character most unlike from the rest, and different in the whole kinde for the fashion thereof, betrayeth it to be most cor∣rupted. For where doe we finde that, in the year of our Lord 1246, amongst good Authors and of ancient faith, there were so great discords in Cam∣bridge as to drive the Students to Nor∣thampton?

Here is too much for me to manage at once, we will parcel it for the more effe∣ctuall examination thereof, this being the first time that I have to doe with this adventurous Author. Wee know that if a Merchants Bill be once protested against in the Exchange, he will scarce ever after recover his credit; and if at first we can discover the falshood of this our adversary, it will for ever give a mortal wound to his reputation, and ease us of much trouble hereafter.

54. First he mentioneth Oxford-monuments transcribed by Robert Hare.* 6.2 This Hare was an Esquire of good worship and wealth, a great lover and pre∣server (properties never parted) of Antiquities. He carefully collected the precious monuments of both Universities, caused them fairly to be transcri∣bed and freely bestowed a Duplicate, or double copie, on each of them: A gift worthy the giver and the receiver, as of no less cost and pains to the one, than credit and profit to the other. Now it seemes Brian Twyne, with his pier∣cing sight, is the Columbus, who by the different character hath discovered a new (not world, but) word, namely Cambridge, in the Kings letter to Northamp∣ton, put in stead of Oxford. This he calls (as well he may) mendum, a fault, in Hares Transcript, which indeed was a falshood; and, if wilfully done, a forgery; and the doer thereof, if detected, deserving to be Pilloried for his pain.

55 But,* 6.3 when and how,* 6.4 I pray,* 6.5 came this Cambridge to be surreptitiously inserted (in stead of Oxford) into that Transcript of Hare? Was it done by him∣self, or some other, originally? I mean, before those Manuscripts were bestow∣ed on the universitie. To allow this, were to offer an injurie to the honestie, or vigilancie of that worthy Antiquary. Or, was the false inscription made cun∣ningly by some Cambridge-man, since those Manuscripts came into the pos∣session of Oxford? If so, shame on the careless keepers of so pretious a treasure: I presume our Muniments at Cambridge are more safely preserved.

56. I pass not what is or is not written in Hare his Transcript.* 6.6 He that may with as much ease goe to the fountain, and yet will drink of the durty River, deserveth no pity, if choaked (or rather if choaking himself) with the mud thereof. I appeale to the Records of the Tower of London (whence Hare his wri∣tings were copied out) which are the Author of Authors for English History, because

• 1. They may be said to have lived in the time and place wherein all things are acted.
• 2. They are impartiall; not, Osier-like, bowing to any Interest; but standing like a firm pillar, to support the truth.
• ...

• 3. They are safely preserved: and long may they be in defiance of barbarous Anarchy, which otherwise would make a bone fire, or new light, of those precious monuments.

I say, I repaired to the Records in the Tower, where I searched for, and found out the aforesaid Kings letter, by us lately exemplified, that the troubles of Cambridge, three years since, were the cause of the founding of the University at Northampton. This letter I got transcribed, compared, attested by Mr. Wil∣liam Ryley, the elder, Keeper of those Records, and Norroy King of Armes. Who, like a Prince indeed, freely gave me his pains, which I commend to the Reader his thankfull notice, because otherwise I must have charged the cost on his ac∣count, raising the rate of my Book, to make my self a saver thereby.

57. But our Adversary proceeds,* 6.7 and demandeth where we read in any good Author, that in the year 1246 such discords happened at Cambridge as should drive the Scholars to Northampton? We answer, First, we Cambridge-men are not ambitious of such discords; let us but retain the Scholars, and let any place that pleaseth take those differences to themselves. Secondly, we never said, nor thought, that such broyles were in Cambridge anno 1246, but this we affirm, That three years since,p 6.8 namely in the 46^th of Henry the third (which falls out to be the year of our Lord 1262) cruel bickerings were betwixt the Northern and Southern men in our University (and perchance the like might be by secret Sympathy in Oxford) which, as we have proved before, caused the departure of many to Northampton.

58. Some will say,* 6.9 seeing only mention is made in the Kings Letters to null Northampton-University, because probable to prove prejudicial to Oxford; it seems thereby that Cambridge at this time was not considerable, at least wise the King not so carefull for the preservation thereof. It is answered, The ere∣ction of an University at Northampton, by reason of the position of the place, must needs be a greater hurt to Oxford than hindrance to Cambridge: for Cam∣bridge lieth conveniently for the North and East parts; Oxford commodiously for the South and West parts of England. Now Northampton lying within twenty nine scruples of the same degree of longitude with Oxford, would almost share equally with Oxford in the Western division of the land, whilest Cam∣bridge-quarters (as on the other side of the Kingdome) would be clear, and lit∣tle prejudiced thereby. But enough hereof. We proceed in our History.

Reverendissimo Antistiti, JACOBO USSERIO, ARCHIEPISCOPO ARMACHANO, DOMINO suo colendissimo.

CVm mihi* 7.1 Camdeni Britanniam perlegenti locus occurreret, ubi meminit Jacobi Usserii (tunc Can∣cellarii sancti Patricii Dublinensis) supra aetatem docti, variis de causis me primûm invasit, tandem absorpsit ad∣miratio,

• Quòd tua indoles tantùm festinaret, quâ juve∣nis id assecutus es, quod vel viris paucissimis da∣tur;
• Quòd, cùm communis querela sit, optima inge∣nia minimè diurnare, Tu, Dei favore, adhuc superstes es, quinquaginta annis, à quo hoc Cam∣deniano elogio decoratus fuisti;
• Quòd (Caleb alter nostri seculi) Tibi huc∣usque judicium firmum, ingenium vividum, me∣moria tenax, animus integer;

UTinam idem licuisset de corpusculo Tuo dicere, quod nimiis studiis maceratum senio aliquantulum cedere incipit.

At adhuc superest summus admirationis meae gradus, tua in tanta eruditione suspicienda humilitas, cum ferè fit, ut illi omnes, quibus aliquid inest sublime & praecellens protinus inflentur & alios facilè contem∣nant, dum Tu tenuitatem meam favore Tuo beâsti, in qua

nihil, quod alliceret, plurima, quae Te depellerent.

Fateor sanè me beneficiis Tuis ita obrui, ut ne respiran∣di copia concedatur, quâ gratias meas possim exprimere. Quoties enim mihi, vel legenti, velscribenti, vel concio∣nanti nodus inciderit, Tu certissimus vindex, quem saepius accessi turbidus, tortus, perplexus, nunquam reliqui nisi so∣lutus & expeditus.

At omnium beneficiorum Tuorum caput est, quòd preti∣osa 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 (quibus vel aestimandis me imparem confiteor) non rogatus, sponte communicâsti; ita, ut omnia rariora historia nostra accepta ferat Tuae munificentiae.

In hac nostra dedicatione non eousque impudentiae pro∣cessi, ut vel somniarem me aliquid proferre posse Tuâ dig∣natione dignum; sed me ambire fateor, ut lux inoccidua no∣minis Tui libro meo praefulgeat, quo Cantabrigiae primor∣dia (non quà Academia, sed quà ornata Collegus, instructa reditibus) continentur.

Mihi sanè saepius doluit, quòd Tuvenerande Praesul Cantabrigiae non fuisti educatus, & tantum decus Matri meae ereptum me malè habuit. Lenivit verò dolorem, cùm mecum opportunè recolerem, quòd ipsa Academia Dubli∣nensis sit Cantabrigiades, (quasi Colonia deducta è Colle∣gio Sanctae Trinitatis) quo nomine nostra Alma Mater Te, licèt non filium, nepotem tamen sibi summo jure ven∣dicat.

Vale (Reverendissime in Christo Pater) qui licèt miles emeritus, indies tamen de Ecclesia optimè ultrà me∣reri non desinis. Sanitati Tuae quaeso consulas, cùm nihil sit certius quàm quòd tanto auctius commodum orbi Chri∣stiano est accessurum, quanto Tu seriûs in coelum es re∣diturus.

SECTION II.

1.HEavy were the times now and tumultuous betwixt the King and his Barons,* 7.2 mutu∣ally taking Cities and Castles one from a∣nother.* 7.3 The King therefore came to Cam∣bridge (the pass out of the West into Nor∣folk and Suffolk) resolving to fortify the same.* 7.4 Indeed we finde some ancient Writings which may probably insinuate Cambridge to be walled time out of minde: As where we read in a Charter of Priviledges granted to the Town, Extra muros Burgi de Cantabrig. Except some will be so morose to expound it onely the walls of private houses therein. However, at the present such walls (if any) are utterly decayed.

2. The North-west part of Cambridge beyond the River (formerly farther extended than now of days) the King found sufficiently secured by an im∣pregnable Castle.* 7.5 The West-side of the Town was competently fenced with the River, anciently (before all endevours of draining the fens) wider and deeper than now it is. Onely the South and East of the Town lay open, which the King intended to fortify. In order whereunto he built two gates, Trumpington-gate by St. Peters Church, now ruined, on the South; Barnewell∣gate, by St. Andrews Church, now decayed, on the East. And because gates without walls are but complements in matter of strength, he intended toq 7.6 wall the Town about, if time had permitted him. Mean while he drew a deep ditch (called Kings-ditch at this day) round about the South and East parts of Cambridge.

3. Presently news is brought to him,* 7.7 that Gilbert Earl of Clare had seised on the chief City of the Realm. No policy for the King to keep Cambridge and lose London the while. Thither marched he in all haste with his Army, and may be said to cary the walls of Cambridge away with him, the design thereof sinking at his departure. Immediately after the King was gone away, one Hastings, a bold Rebel, finding, by like, the new ditch ill manned, forced his passage over it, burned part, spoyled all the rest of the town of Cam∣bridge Nor have I ought else to observe of this Kings-ditch, save that in our fathers days filled up with filth and mire, what was made for the fortifying, became a great annoying of the University: Until some 50 years since, partly at the cost of Dr. James Mountague (Master of Sidney's Colledge, afterwards Bi∣shop of Winchester) a rivolet was let into the same; so not onely clearing it, but turning the annoyance into a great conveniency of water to some Col∣ledges, and to the Town in general.

4. Humphrey Necton about this time left Cambridge,* 7.8 the first Carmelite who took on him the degree of Doctorship,* 7.9 as Leland himself attesteth.* 7.10

Laudibus Humphredum Necton super astrak 7.11 feremus, Cu•• data Grantana laurea prima Scolae.

Above the skies let's Humphrey Necton praise;* 7.12 For on him first Cambridge confer'd the Bayes:* 7.13 that is, made him Doctor in Divinity.

5. True it is,* 7.14 these Carmelites at their first coming hither, scrupled the acceptance of any Academical degree, as having a secular smack therein, part of the Pomp and Vanity of the world, and therefore inconsistent with the holiness and humility of men of their mortifyed profession. Besides, this Or∣der particularly pretends to weare on their shoulders a scapulary (being a nar∣row piece of cloth hanging down before and behinde) the first of which fa∣shion the Virgin Mary personally presented to one of their Society with this complement,l 7.15 Receive this, my Beloved, which I give unto thy Order in signe of my Fellowship: And hence it is that Carmelites call themselves Brethren of the Order of the blessed Virgin Mary of Mount-Carmel. Except therefore a Carmelite could actually commence an Angel, he is a loser by his Degree, which in effect is but a degradation unto him. Besides, to weare an hood or habit of a Doctorate over the holy scapulary aforesaid, what were it else, but preposterously to place Earth above Heaven? These considerations (weighty no doubt) made the Carmelites for sometime demur to the making of any degree in Divinity.

6. However Humphrey Necton first took heart,* 7.16 and ten years agoe (viz. 1259) commenced Doctour under William de Ludham then Chancel∣lour of Cambridge. Here he flourished many yeer (and now went to Norwich, where he died, Anno 1303, having been fourty four yeers Doctor) especially after King Edward erected and endowed a Covent for Carmelites in Mill-street in this University, since turned into Queens-Colledge and Kathe∣rine-Hall.

7. The Antiquarym 7.17 of Oxford discovereth envy,* 7.18 or ignorance, or both; when speaking of Lelands verses on Nectons commencing saith, Quod ego certe de sua sectâ non intelligo, quasi primus sua sectae Carm••liticae gradum illum susce∣pisset, sed quasi simpliciter & absolutè primus, As if he had not been the first com∣mencer of his Order, but absolutely the first that ever took the degree of Doctorship in Cambridge. Contrary to the express testimony of learned Authors here∣in.

John Bale de Script Brit. p. 312,	John Pits De Ang. Scrip. p. 388,
Originally a Carmelite in Nor∣wich (and therefore knowing in the men and matters of his own Or∣der) informeth us, that Humphrey Necton, a Suffolk man by birth, and Carmelite by order, Ex omni sua facti∣one primus [tandem] fult, qui Theologi∣cus Doctor fit effectus.	An Oxford man by education (and therefore his testimony not to be re∣fused by the Oxford Antiquary) ac∣quainteth us, that the said Necton, Cantabrigiae Ordinis sui omnium pri∣mus creatus est sanctae Theologiae Doctor; was the first of his Order made Do∣ctor in Divinity.

This Necton was afterwards publick Professor in Cambridge, and set forth a Book, which he termed his Lecturas Scholasticas.

8. Now although Patience be a principal virtue amongst all those which Cambridge professeth and practiseth,* 7.19 yet can she not but complain of Oxford Antiquary his injurious dealing herein, in making her solemnity of Graduation then first to begin. The best is, Petrus Blesensis, who wrote in the reign of King Henry the second, almost one hundred years before Necton's birth) sufficiently cleareth this point and confuteth this cavil, when affirmingn 7.20 that in his time Cambridge did make glad the Church of God and all England, per plurimos Magistros Doctorèsque inde exeuntes.

9. Notwithstanding the frequency of dysasters formerly mentioned, Cambridge quickly outgrow her miseries, much indebted therein to the

care and courtesie of the King.* 7.21 Amongst many of his Royall-boons,* 7.22 this not the least, that in favour of the Scholars he now renewed his former Letters, to prohibit any Tiltings or Turnaments to be kept within five miles of Cam∣bridge, according to the tenour following:

Rexr 7.23 omnibus ad quos presentes liter ae pervenerint salutem. Quia di∣lect is nobis in Christo Magistris & caeteris Scholaribus Universitatis Can∣tabr. per Comites, Barones, Milites & alios, torneamenta ibidem exercen∣tes, aventur as quaerentes, & ad Arma ••untes, frequentibus solent pericula & incommoda multipliciter evenire, quae si tolerarentur in discidium ibi∣dem studentium per processum temporis cedere possint manifestè, quod su∣stine••e nolumns sicut nec debemus: Nos indemnitati Magistrorum & scholarium volgntes in hac parte, quatenus fieri poterit, providere, concessi∣mus eis degratia nostra speciali quod torneamenta aliqua, aventurae, justae, seu hujusmodi hastiludia non fiant de caetere in villa praedicta seuper quin∣que milliaria circumq••aque. Et prohibemus sub gravem forisfacturam no∣stram, ne quis de Regno nostro apud Villam praedictam seu alibi infra prae∣dicta quinque milliaria circumquaque torneare, Justas facere seu aventu∣ras, vel alia hastiludia quaerere praesumat, contra concessionem nostram prae∣dictam. In cujus rei testimonium has liter as nostras fieri fecimus patentes. Teste meipso apud Westmon. xxiiij. die Julii, anno Regni nostri quinqua∣gesimo quarto.

10. The same year Prince Edward came to Cambridge;* 7.24 one no less fortu∣nate in peace than victorious in war. Here he understood that frequent dif∣ferences did arise betwixt the Scholars and Townsmen: for the future pre∣venting whereof he caused an Instrument to be drawn up and three seals an∣nexed unto it, viz. his own, and the publique seals of the University and Town of Cambridge. Herein it was agreed betwixt them, that once every year (viz. after Michaelmas, when the Masters resumed their Lectures) five dis∣crect Scholars should be chosen out of the Counties of England, three Sco∣tish-men, two Welshmen, three Irish-men, thirteen in all; which joyned with ten Burgesses (seaven out of the Town, and three out of the Suburbs) should see that the peace was faithfully kept betwixt all the Students and Inhabitants. By Suburbs here we understand so much of the Town as was left out of the line of the Kings-ditch, which, to make it the shorter and stronger, took not in the stragling streets beyond the gates.

11. For as yet,* 7.25 and for some succeeding ages, no University in Ireland. And although some forty years after, viz. anno 1320. Alexander Bicknor, Archbishop of Dublin, obtained of the Pope priviledges for an University, and erected Lectures at Dublin; yet presently the troublesome times fru∣strated so good a designe, till towards the end of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth. As for Scotland, it was University-less till Laurence Lundor is and Ri∣chard Crovel, Doctors of Civil-Law, first professed learning at St. Andrews, some hundred years after: Til which time the Scotish youth repaired to Cambridge and Oxford for their education, as their Bishops did to York for con∣secration, till they got an Archbishop of their own, in the reign of King Edward the fourth.

12. See now Cambridge an University indeed,* 7.26 by the

• universality
  • 1. Studiorum, not confined (as in Grammar-Schools) to one faculty, but extended to the generality of Arts.
  • 2. Studentium, not restrained to one Country or Kingdom, but admitting forainers as well as natives.

So that Brian Twine might well have omitted his needless and truthless marginals 7.27 note: Cantabrigiense studium Henrici ••ertis temporibus valde fuit obscurum, fi ullum.

13.* 7.28 Now began some differences between the Scholars in the Univer∣sity* 7.29

and the Arch-Deacon of Ely,* 7.30 who summoned them unto his Courts,* 7.31 and by virtue of his Office would have proceeded against them for non-ap∣pearance.* 7.32 The Scholars denyed any subjection due unto him; and after an hot contest, both sides referred themselves to Hugh Balsham, Bishop of Ely, who decided the controversy as followeth:

Universisa 7.33 Christi fidelibus praesentes literas inspecturis Hugo Dei gra∣tiâ Eliensis Episcopus salutem in Domino. Ad Universitatis vestrae noti∣tiam tenore praesentium volumus pervenire, quod nos affectantes tranquillita∣tem & pacem Universitatis nostrae Cantabr. Regentium & Scholarium studentium in eadem, volentesque ut tam archidiaconus noster Eliensis cir∣ca sibi subditos quàm, cancellarius Universitatis ejusdem circa scolares suos it a jurisdictionem suam separatim exerceant, ut uterque suo jure contentus non usurpet alienum: Ad petitionem & instantiam praefati archidiaconi nostri cancellarii & magistrorum Universitatis praedictorum (ab utraque parte nobis traditis articulis) ad aeternam rei gestae memoriam super his ordi∣namus infra scripta.

Inprimis volumus & ordinamus quod magister Glomeriae Cant. qui pro tempore fuerit, audiat & decidat universas glomerellorum ex parte reâ existentium, volentes in hac parte praefatum magistrum codem privilegio gaudere quod habent caeteri magistri de scolaribus suis de causis corum deci∣dendis. It a quod sive sint scolares sive laici qui glomerellos velint convenire vel aliquid ab eis petere, per viam judicialis indaginis, hoc faciat coram magistro Glomeriae ad quem decernimus hujusmodi causae conditionem spe∣ctare pleno jure. Nisi hujusmodi causae cognitio sit de pensionibus domorum per Magistros & Burgenses taxatarum, vel de facinoris enormis evidentia, ubi requiritur incarcerationis poena vel ab universitate privatio. In hiis enim casibus & non aliis respondeant Glomerelli coram Cancellario cuilibet querelanti qui jurisdictionem suam exercet in hiis sicut est aliàs observatum. Si vero magister Glomeriae cognoscat inter scolarem actorem & Glomerellum reum, & contigerit appellari ab interlocutoria vel à diffinitiva sententia, vo∣lumus & ordinamus quod ad Cancellarium appelletur, qui in ipsa causa ap∣pellationis procedat secundum ordinem observatum, cum ab alio magistro re∣gente & de dicta causa sui scolaris cognoscente ab alterutra partium ad Can∣cellarlum appellatur. De causis vero Glomerellorum inter se & laicorum & Glomerellorum Cancellarius in nullo intermittat, nisi causa sit de pensione do∣morum taxatarum, vel de enormitate delicti ut superiùs est expressum.

Et quia in statutis Universitatis vidimus contineri quod duo bedelli Uni∣versitatis intersint virgam deferentes omnibus vesperis, principiis, conven∣tibus, defunctorum exequiis & omnibus aliis convocationibus, nullo alio in praejudicio eorum virgam delaturo, praecipimus quod bedellus Glomeriae in praedictis convocationibus & locis coram Cancellario & magistris virgam non deferat. In aliis autem locis quandocunque & ubicunque voluerit & maxime pro expeditione sui officii virgam libere deferat licenter & quiete.

Et quia in statutis Universitatis ejusdem inter alia continetur, quod fami∣lia scolarium, scriptores & alii officia ad usum scolarium tantùm deputata ex∣ercentes, eadem immunitate & libertate gaudeant qua & scolares, ut coram archidiacono non respondeant sicuti nec scolares qui sunt eorum domini. Hoc it a tenore praesentium declaramus, quod in hoc casu nomine familiae solummodo volumus contineri mancipia scolarium in domibus cum eis commorantia dum personaliter deserviunt scolaribus antedictis. Item nomine Scriptorum & aliorum officia ad usum scolarium tantum deputata exercentium, volumus in∣telligi de scriptoribus illuminatoribus, & stationariis qui tantùm deserviunt scolaribus quod sub Cancellario respondeant, uxores tamen eorum super crimi∣ne adulter••i vel allocujus cognitio & correctio ad archidiaconum spectat in

casu consimili in personis aliis sibi subditorum diffamatae & reliqua eorum familia ad officium scolarium specialiter non deputata, archidiacono sint sub¦jecti in omnibus & singulis sicut caeteri alii laici municipii Cant. & totius nostrae diocesis El••ensis.

Quod autem apud Bernewell praesentibus archidiacono praedicto, Can∣cellario & aliis quorum intere••t inter cos verbaliter tantùm ordinavimus, praesentibus inseri fecimus, videlicet quod Rectores ecclesiarum, vicarii, Ca pellani parochiales & alii ••cclesiarum Cant. ministri archidiacono per om¦nia subsint sicut & alii de archidiaconatu suo adjiciendo, declarantes quod appellatione ministorum ecclesiae volumus in hoc casu contineri tam ipsum Rectorem, vicarium & clericos ecclesiae deservientes, quam presbyteros cele∣brantes miss as beatae virginis & pro fidelibus dum tamen ab aliquo parochia norum laicorum Cant. fuerint procurati, ibique moram faciant principa∣liter pro missis hujusmodi celebrandis, licet for san à latere studere velint & scholas exercere. Si vero principaliter causa studiorum ad municipium Cant. venerint licet for san praedictas missas celebrent per parochianos procurati, volumus & ordinamus quod Cancellarii jurisdictioni subsint omnino. Ita quod si dubitetur qua intentione moram faciunt principaliter in municipio praedicto, super hoc stetur ipsorum presbyterorum ju••amento corporaliter praestando coram archidiacono & Cancellario memoratis, & sic de hujusmodi presbyteri persona ille jurisdictionem habeat omnino ad quem ex eventu & virtute juramenti pertinebit in forma superiùs annotata. Si verò Rectores, vicarii & ministri hujusmodi ecclesiarum Cant. fortè cum scolare contrahant seu in actu scolastico delinquant, in hiis tantummodo casibus & non aliis coram Cancellario ipsos praecipimus compelli respon∣dere.

Ad haec inter alia laudabile statutum & salubre à dictis Cancellario & magistris editum diligenter inspeximus, nequis aliquem pro scolare tue∣atur qui certum magistrum infra quindecim dies postquam Universitatem idem scolaris ingressus sit non habuerit, aut nomen suum infra tempus prae∣libatum in matricula sui magistri redigi non curaverit, nisi Magistri ab∣sentia vel justa rerum occupatio idem impediat. Immò si quis talis sub no∣mine scolaris latit••re inveniatur, vel dejiciatur vel retineatur juxta re∣giam libertatem. Et licat quilibet magister antequam actualiter ad regi∣men admittatur statutum hujusm••di fide praestita firm are teneatur, intellexi∣mus tamen quod plures magistri perjurii reatum saepius incurrentes contra ejusdem statuti tenorem aliquos ut scolares defendendo fidem suam nequiter violarunt: propter quod volentes maliciis hominum obviare, praecipimus sub poena excommunicationis nequis quenquam ut scolarem contra memorati statuti tenorem tueri, vel favorem sibi ut scolari in aliquo praebere praesu∣mat.

Et quia ecclesiae nostrae diocesis nobis & archidiacono nostro sunt subjectae, scolares verò universitatis ejusdem subsunt Cancellario memorato, praeci∣pimus & mandamus quod sacerdotes scolares in utriusque praesentia vel ip∣sorum vices gerentium super sua ordinatione examinetur, & approbentur vel reprobentur, prout digni vel indignireperti fuerint.

Et ne jus nostrum negligere videamur qui alios in sua justitia confove∣mus, Inhibemus sub poena excommunicationis quam veniens in contrarium ipso facto incurrat, ne memorati Cancellarius & Universitas divisim vel conjunctim, clam vel palam aliquid ordinet vel statuat, edita vel statuta bujus••••di observet vel servari faciat in praejudicium nostrae jurisdictionis seu archidiaconi nostri Eliensis, nobis specialiter inconsultis & non praeben∣tibus assensum hujusmodi statutis vel etiam statuendis: decernimus enim ir∣ritum & inane quic quid contra hanc nostram prohibitionem à quoquam ip∣sorum fuerit attemptatum.

Ad hac quia jurisdictio dicit archidiaconi à jurisdictione praefati Can∣cellarii tam ratione contractuum quàm personarū ac etiam causarum liquidò est distincta, ac constet utrumque esse nobis immediatè subjectum, nolumus ipsum Archidiaconum vel suam familiam Cancellario praedicto in aliquo subesse, nec ipsum Cancellarium vel suam familiam in alique subesse Ar∣chidiacono memorato. Sed uterque virtute propriae potestatis suam propriam familiam corrigat, ipsam ad juris regulas reducendo. It a quòd si necessarium fuerit superioris auxilium in hiis de quibus ecclesia judicat, ad nos vel ad officialem nostrum recursus habeatur. Salva nobis & successoribus nostris potestate addendi, detrahendi, corrigendi, mutandi vel minuendi in posterum sicut nobis & ipsis visum fuerit expedire. Data & Acta anno Domini MCClxxvj. apud Dunham in octabis beati Michaelis.

14. Now seeing this is the most ancient Composition in this kind we meet with, it will not be amiss to dwel a while thereon with our observations; the rather because it mentioneth Cambridge not as an University modernly mo∣delled, but of an ancient constitution.

First,* 7.34 We finde in the Preface of this Instrument the word Univer∣sity (within the compass of three lines) used in two senses, 1. For the ge∣nerality of Mankind, to whose notice this Deed may attain: 2. For Scholars from all Countries, studying the latitude of learning, in one grand Society, in which acception (as formerly we have observed out of a greatb 7.35 Antiquary) it began first to be used in the reign of King Henry the third. Now Bishop Balsham termeth Cambridge nostram, our Univer∣sity, First, because probably therein he had his education: Secondly, because it was scited in (as surrounded with) his Jurisdiction: Thirdly, because lately, in the founding of Peter-house, it had largely tasted of his benefaction.

Secondly,* 7.36 Behold here the compleat body of an University with the Chancellour (at this present Robert de Fulburne) the Head, the Regents and Scholars the Heart, the officers the Hands and Feet thereof. Of the latter this composition expresseth by name, 1. Bedels, and those two in number, with the Virges or Wandes, since, in many yeers, grown up to be Staves, and these two doubled into four at this day. Some con∣ceive Bedellus so called quasi Pedellus, à pedo, signifying that ceremoni∣ous Staffe which they manage in their hands; whilest others with more probability derive it from Beades (Praiers in old English) it being a principal part of his office to give publique notice of all conventions for Academical devotion. 2. Scriptores, writers, well known to all. 3. Illuminatores, such as gave light and lustre to Manuscripts (whence our english to limne) by colouring and gilding the initial and capital letters therein, essential ornaments in that age, men then being more pleased with babies in books than children are. 4. Stationarii, publickly avouching the sale of Staple-Books in standing shops (whence they have their names) as opposite to such circumforanean Pedlers (ance∣stors to our modern Mercuries and Hawkers) which secretly vend prohibited Pamphlets. All other officers are included in this Deed under the generical name of Mancipia, whence our word Manciple (confined since by custome to signify the provider of victuals for se∣veral Colledges) takes its denomination.

15. But what should be the sense of Glomerelli and Magister Glomeriae (so often occurring in this instrument) we must confess our selves Seekers therein,* 7.37 as not satisfyed with what learned Caius conjectureth therein. Forc 7.38 he maketh him senior Regent to collect and count the suffrages in all Congregations. As if so called à glomerando, from going round about the Regent-house to that purpose: or from gathering their votes commonly written, and (to take up

less room, and to be the better taken up) glomerated, i. e. rolled and round∣led up in a piece of paper. Butd 7.39 elsewhere the same Author tells us, that our University-Orator, at this day, succeeds to the ancient office of Magi∣ster Glomerdae, whose place it is to entertain Princes and Peers coming thi∣ther, and to pen publique Letters on all occasions of importance. What∣ever he was, it appears by this composition, that he kept Courts, and had cognisance of causes of Scholars under his jurisdiction. But seeing so great an Antiquary as Sir Henriee 7.40 Spelman concludes all herein with a quaere (his doubts having more learning than other mens determinations) let it suffice us to know, that the original of this word seems barbarous, his office nar∣row and topical (confin'd to Cambridge) and his certain use at this day an∣tiquated and forgotten.

16. Now whereas this Bishop,* 7.41 towards the close of this composition thundereth forth his Excommunication against the Chancellour and whole University, if presuming to infringe the same in prejudice of his Jurisdi∣ction; some will conceive his presumption (or profaneness rather) herein, incurred, ipso facto, that heavy censure which he denounceth on others: Considering the former Priviledges indulged some hundreds of years since, by several Popes to this University.

Honorius primus anno Dom. 624. Feb. 20.	Sergius primus an. Dom. 689. May. 3.
Authoritatef 7.42 omnipotentis Dei, distri∣ctius inhibemus sub poena excommunica∣tionis, quam veniens in contrarium ipso facto incurrat, ne quit Archiepiscopus, Episcopus, Archidiaconus, aut eorum officiales seu visitatores generales, aut speciales, à sede Apostolica deputati au∣deat in aliquem Academicum, suspensio∣nis vel excommunicationis seu interdicti sententias inferre, &c.	Presentiumg 7.43 authoritate decrevimus, ut nulli Archiepiscope vel Episcopo aliive Ecclesiasticae personae vel Seculari liceat, Universitatem vestram, aut aliquem ve∣strum suspendere, seu excommunieare, vel quolibet sub interdicto ponere, absque sum∣mi Pontificis assensu vel ejus speciali Man∣dato, &c.

How durst the Bishop of Ely, notwithstanding the promisses, interpose his power in University matters? Is it not ridiculous for the man to pretend bounty in bestowing a remnant on him, to whom his Master formerly had given the whole piece? What bounty was it in this Bishop to exempt Cam∣bridge partly from Archidiaconal, which Popes so long before had privi∣ledged from Episcopal Jurisdiction?

17. These considerations have prevailed so far on the judgement of some (especially Oxford) men,* 7.44 that they condemn the credit of those ancient Papal priviledges indulged to Cambridge as false and forged. They conceive their censure herein advantaged by a discoveryh 7.45 one hath made of a flaw in the Bull of Honorius, bearing date two years before Honorius was Pope, whose Papacie, according to common computation, began not until the year 626.

18. For mine own part,* 7.46 I see no necessity to cast away those Papal Bulls as false and spurious, but rather conceive, that the originalls of them were long since abolished at the destruction of Cambridge by the Danes, when all things were almost brought to a general desolation. And, although some copies and transcripts of them were reserved; yet, because such caried not authenticalness with them, the Bishops of Ely, in after ages, used (not to say, usurped) jurisdiction over Cambridge, whilest the University therein was as yet weak and poor, as scarcely recovered out of the late ruines thereof. Nor am I moved at the pretended detection of a false date in the Bull of Honori∣us, finding him at the same time sitting in the Papal Chaire, by the testimo∣ny ofi 7.47 Authors of ••ndeniable credit.

19. It is now high time that we give in a list of such Hostles in Cambridge,* 7.48 wherein Students lived,* 7.49 under the Rule of a Principall,* 7.50 on their own proper charges before any Colledges were endowed in the University.

• 1. St.a 7.51 Augustines-Hostle, now Kings-Colledge-Pensionarie, at the East end of the Chappel, next to the Provosts lodging.
• 2.b 7.52 Bernards-Hostle, situate where now the Masters garden of Bennet-Colledge, but belonging to Queens, as purchased by Andrew Ducket (the first Principal) and bestowed thereon.
• 3.c 7.53 Boltons-place, now part of Pembroke-Hall.
• 4.d 7.54 Bordens-Hostle, neer the back-gate of the Rose-Tavern, opening against Caius Colledge; anciently it belonged to St. Johns Hostle, and afterwards to Clare-Hall.
• 5.e 7.55 St. Buttolphs-Hostle, betwixt the Church and Pembroke-Hall (where Wenham a Cook dwelt in my time, and) where some Colle∣giate character is retained in the building.
• 6.f 7.56 Clements-Hostle, on the south of St. Clements-Church.
• 7.g 7.57 Cousins-Place, included in Pembroke-Hall.
• 8.h 7.58 St. Crosses-Hostle, in the street called School-lane, anciently a Tenement of St. Johns Hospital.
• 9.i 7.59 Edmonds-Hostle, nomen patet, locus latet.
• 10.k 7.60 St. Edwards-Hostle, against little St. Maries, where lately a victualling-house, called the Chopping-Knife.
• 11.l 7.61 Ely-Covent, neer Bordens-Hostle, for Ely Monks to study in.
• 12. Gerards-Hostle, betwixt Trinity-Hall and Colledge, where a bridge lately (if not still) bearing the name thereof.
• 13.m 7.62 Gods-House, taken down by King Henry the sixth, but not in that sacrilegious sense wherein then 7.63 Psalmist complains, They have taken the Houses of God into their possession: For when he took this into Kings-Colledge, in lieu thereof he founded another—
• 14.—o 7.64 Gods-House, new parcell of Christs-Colledge.
• 15. St. Gregories-Hostle, where nowp 7.65 Trinity-Colledge Dove-coat.
• 16. H••rlestones-Hostle, in Marlestones-lane, on the east of St. Clements-Church. Williamq 7.66 Grey, Bishop of Ely 1466, allowed them leave to officiate Divine Service in their Oratori•• neer the high bridge.
• 17. St. Hughs-Hostle. This my worthy friend Mr. More, late Fel∣low of Caius-Colledge, first discried out of an ancient Manuscript (once belonging to Ely) attesting that Mr. of St. Hughs-Hostle, was admitted to plead in the Bishops Courts. Thus hath he recover∣ed the denomination, let others discover the situation thereof.
• 18. Jesus-Hostle, or de P••nitentia Jesu, and—
• 19.—St. Johns-Hospital; for••it is pity to part them which stood close together (as Johnr 7.67 usually lay in Jesus his bosome) consisting of Seculars, and now both compounded into Peter-house.
• 20. St. Johns-Hostle of Regulars, now translated into St. Johns-Colledge.
• 21. St.s 7.68 Katherines-Hospital; now the south part of Trinity-Colledge.
• 22.t 7.69 Knaptons-Place, absorpt at this day in Pembroke-Hall.
• 23. St.u 7.70 Margarets-Hostle, being the east side of Trinity-Colledge.
• 24. St.w 7.71 Maries-Hostle, on the north-west of that Church, where onely a brick-wall keep•• possession of the memory thereof. It belong∣eth to Bennet, Matthew Parker being first admitted here, before trans∣planted into that Colledge.
• 25. St. Nicholas-Hostle, over against Christ-Colledge, where now a private house with the publiqu•• name of the Brazen-George. The

• Scholars hereof, as eminent for hard studying, so infamous for their brawlings byx 7.72 night.
• 26.y 7.73 Ovings-Inn, the buildings under which the kennel betwixt Caius and Trinity-Colledge emptieth it self.
• 27. St.z 7.74 Pauls-Inn, now the Rose-Tavern.
• 28.a 7.75 Phiswicks-Hostle, bequeathed by William Phiswick, Esquire-Beadle, to Gonvil-Hall, since taken into Trinity-Colledge.
• 29.b 7.76 Pythagoras his House, beyond the bridge. Either so called, because his Philosophie was studied there, or because formerly the forme or building thereof resembled a Y, his beloved letter. Other∣wise many men will be made as soon to beleeve Pythagoras his trans∣migration of souls, as the transportation of his body hither, that he ever lived in Britannie. It now belongeth to Merton-Colledge in Oxford.
• 30.c 7.77 Ruds-Hostle, over against Emanuel-Colledge, where now the Castle-Inn.
• 31. St.d 7.78 Thomas-Hostle, where now the orchard of the Master of Pembroke-Hall, and where the neighboring Leas retain their name: formerly the Campus Martius of the Scholars here exercising them∣selves, sometimes too violently; lately disused, either because young Scholars now have less valour, or more civility.
• 32. Trinity-Hostle, on the south side of that Church, the habitation lately of Dr. Angier, now of D. Eade. Some Chapel-conformity is still extant in an east window thereof: and the ancient Armes of the Earl of Oxford in an outward room, invites me to believe that family the founder thereof.
• 33. Tyled-Hostle, on the west of Caius and east of Trinity-Colledge.
• 34. University-Hostle, which in the year 1350 was, for some con∣siderations, passed by the Vice-Chancellour and Regent-house, to Pem∣broke-Hall. This anciently was the house of Sir Roger Haidon Knight; and long before, one Fabian, the Chaplain, dwelt therein.

Of these Hostles we see some denominated from the Saint to whom they were dedicated, as St. Margarets, St. Nicholas, &c. Some from the vicinage of the Church to which they were adjoyned, as St. Maries, St. Botolphs, &c. Some from the materials with which they were covered, as Tyled Hostle. Some from those who formerly bought, built, or possessed them, as Bordens, Ruds, Phiswicks, &c. Some were reserved onely for Civil and Canon Law∣yers, as St. Pauls, Ovings, Trinity, St. Nichola••, Bordens, St. Edwards, and Ruds; and all the rest employed for Artists and Divines. Some of them were but members and appendants to other Hostles (and afterwards to Colledges) as Bordens to St. Johns-Hostle, then to Clare-Hall: St. Bernards to Queens. The rest were absolute Corporations, intire within themselves, without any subor∣dination.

20. Know also that Inns (whereof onely two,* 7.79 Ovings and St. Pauls) differ∣ed onely gradually from Hostles, as being less. For Johns Ovings, Clerk, bought the ground whereon this Inn, from his named, was seated, of the first Prioress of St. Radigunds, for two shillings, which at twelve years pur∣chase was but two pence a year. It seems, being a waste, it was little worth, or else the Prioress charitably afforded him the better penniworth, in consi∣deration that he would improve the place to a publique good.

21. But here the Oxford-Antiquary insulteth on the paucity of ancient Hostles in Cambridge (which all our industry cannot advance to fourty) much boasting of the numerousness of the Halls in Oxford,* 7.80 which he mounteth to above two hundred, assigning their several names and situations, besides Entries, Chambers, and other less places for Students to live in.

22. I envie not my Aunts fruitfulness (though every hundred had been a* 7.81

thousand) but conceive such Halls must needs be mean and smal structures,* 7.82 if we consult the content,* 7.83 and extent of Oxford, not exceeding Cambridge in greatness of ground, and the latter every whit as 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 or well compacted to∣gether. Either then such Halls (like flowers that grow double) must one croud into another, or else they must be inconsiderably small, like those three hundred sixty five children which Margaret Countess of Henneberg brought forth at a birth in Holland, (one* 7.84 skull whereof I have seen, no bigger than a heade or a beane) or else it is utterly impossible such a compass of ground should contain them. Besides, If all the body be the eye, where then is the hearing? These two hundred Halls for Scholars, will take up so much ground, none will be left for the Townsmen. This makes me conceive that Aula (whence our Hall) did import but one fair room, or else was a Townsmans house, (like Moody-Hall in Cambridge) where Scholars dieted together. This I dare aver, that what the Halls in Cambridge wanted of Oxford in number, they had in greatness, so that what was lost in discrete, was found in continued quantity. For we read how in the Hostles of St. Maries, Bernard, Thomas, Augustine, there were twelve, twenty, and sometimes thirty Regents, besides non-Regents above them, and young Students beneath them. As for the Hostles de∣signed for Lawyers, almost every of them had fourscore or an hundred Students. So that what Homer saith of a Physitian, that he is 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, eminently worth many others: one of Cambridge-Hostles might be equiva∣lent, in number of Students, to many of those Oxford-Halls; and the diffe∣rence not so great in Scholars, as the dispropotion betwixt thirty of the one and two hundred of the other doth seem to import.

23. In these Hostles Scholars were more conveniently accommodated than in Townsmens houses (wherein anciently they lived) both because here they were united under one head;* 7.85 and because they were either rent-free, or paid it by agreement to a Chief of their own Society. But as stars lose their light when the Sun ariseth: so all these Hostles decayed by degrees, when endowed Colledges began to appear in Cambridge: and I behold Tri∣nity-Hostle (wherein Students continued till the year 1540) as the longest liver, surviving all the rest.

24. But, whilest they were in use, many worthy Scholars were bred therein,* 7.86 and pity it is, the Catalogue of their names is lost. For when I finde an English Bishop, or learned Writer, brought up in Cambridge, but not re∣ducible, with probability, to any Colledge now in being, presently I con∣clude he had his education in one of the aforesaid Hostles. I will instance one∣ly in those which flourished in the reign of King Henry the eighth.

Henry Holbech John Capon John Hilsey William Reps Thomas Thyrby James Stanley Rowland Lee Richard Sampson John Clerk Edward Vaughan Edward Birkhead Henry Standish Robert Parfew John Bird Robert Holgat, Archbishop of York Cuthbert Tonstall, Bishop of Durham

Bishop of

Lincoln 1547 Sarum 1539 Rochester 1536 Norwich 1536 Norwich 1550 Ely 1506 Covent. and Lich. 1524 Covent. and Lich. 1543 Bath and Wells 1523 St. Davids 1509 St. Asaph 1513 St. Asaph 1519 St. Asaph 1536 Bangor 1539 1544 1530

All these undoubtedly were (and are allowed,* 7.87 by Bishop Godwin, to be) Cam∣bridge-men,* 7.88 yet no modern Colledge-Register can reach them, as to lay just claim to their breeding. Whence we inter them to be no Collegiates but Ho∣stelers, not in that sense which the spitefulle 7.89 Papists charged Dr. Cranmer to be one (an attendant on a stable) but such as lived in a learned Inn or Hostle not endowed with revenues.

25. Pass we now from these Hostles,* 7.90 to those Religious Houses which anciently flourished in Cambridge: Where first we meet with

• The
• Dominicans, or Preaching-Friers (though neither finding their Founder, nor valuation at their suppression) whose House is now turned into Emanuel-Colledge.
• Franciscans follow, called also Minors, or Gray-Friers; their House being now converted into Sidney-Colledge. It was founded by King Edward the first, where they had a fair Church, which I may call the St. Maries, before St. Maries, the Commencement, Acts, and Exer∣cises being kept therein. The Area of this Church is easily visible in Sidney-Colledge garden, where the depression and subsidency of their Bowling-green east and west, present the demensions thereof, and I have oft found dead-mens bones thereabouts. When this Church fell, or was taken down, I know not; and should be thankfull to such which should to me expound those passages in Mr. Aschams epistle to Thomas Thurleby, Bishop of Westminster; the date of the year not being expressed. It is to intreat him to stand the Universities friend, in compassing for them this House of Franciscans, wherein hitherto their great indeavours had small success, adding moreover,
• Franciscanórum aedes non modò decus atque ornamentum Academiae, sed opportunitates magnas ad Comitia, & omnia Academiae negotia conficienda habent.
• What accommodations this House could then afford the University at Commencement, I understand not. Sure I am King Henry the eighth bestowed it on Trinity-Colledge, of whom the Executors of the Lady Frances Sidney did afterward purchase it.
• Augustine-Friers, on the south-side of Pease-Market, lately the dwel∣ling of Mr. Pierce, and now of Mr. Thomas Back, Esquire-Beadle. Their Founder and value unknown.
• Carmelites, built by Edward the first, to which Sir Guy de Mortimer, and Thomas de Hertford, were great Benefactors. Their House crossed athwart the street now leading to Kings-Colledge, as occupying the ground whereon Katherine-Hall and Queens doe stand at this day.
• White-Canons, almost over against Peter-house, where now a brick wall (the back-side is called White-Canons at this day) and an Inn with the signe of the Moon.

As for the Nunnerie of St. Radigunds, and Priorie of Barnewell, we have for∣merly spoken of them; onely I add, that at the dissolution King Henry be∣stowed the site of the latter on Sir Anthony Brown (afterward Viscount Moun∣tague) and Dame Elizabeth his wife, and their heires, at the rent of one pound four shillings penny half penny.

26. These Friers living in these Covents were capable of Degrees,* 7.91 and kept their Acts, as other University men. Yet were they Gremialls and not Gremialls, who sometimes would so stand on the tiptoes of their priviledges, that they endeavored to be higher than other Students: so that oftentimes they and the scholars could not set their horses in one stable, or rather their books on one shelf. However generally the Chancellors ordered them into tolerable obedience, as will appear hereafter.

27. Last of all,* 7.92 it will be enough for the present,* 7.93 to give in a list of such learned Writers,* 7.94 which were bred in Cambridge, in these several Orders, as we have collected them out of Bale, Pitz, and other Authors.

Augustinians.

• Gulielmus Wels 1421
• Joannes Buriensis 1460
• Galfride Glandfield 1340
• Joannes Godwick 1360
• John Langham—
• John Sloley 1477
• John Tonney 1490
• Ralph Marcham 1380
• Richard Chester 1354
• Roger Clacton 1340

Dominicans.

• William Encurt 1340
• William King sham 1262
• John Boltesham 1388
• John Bromiard 1390
• John Stock 1374
• Simon Barnstone 1337
• Tho. Langford. 1320

Franciscans.

• Will. Folvil 1384
• John Wichingham 1362
• Reginald Langham 1410
• Vin. Coventriensis 1251
• Stephen Baron. 1520

Carmelites.

• Alan. de Lin 1420
• Dionys Holcan 1424
• Walter Diss 1404
• Walter Heston 1350
• Will. Beccle 1438
• Will. Bintree 1493
• Will. Blacvey 1490
• Will. Califord—
• Will. Cokisford 1380
• Will. de Sancta Fide 1372
• Will. Greene 1470
• Will. Harsick 1413
• Will. Lincoln 1360
• Will. Sarslet 1466
• Wil. Parcher 1470
• Hugh of St. Neots 1340
• Joh. Bampto 1341
• Jo. Baret 1556
• Jo. Beston 1428
• Jo. Clipston 1378
• Jo. Elin 1379
• Jo. Falsham 1348
• Jo. Hornby 1374
• Jo. Pascal 1361
• Jo. Repingal 1350
• Jo. Swaffam 1394
• Jo. Thorpe 1440
• Jo. Tilney 1430
• Jo. Wamsleet 1418
• Mart. Sculthorp 1430
• Nic. Cantilupe 1441
• Nic. Kenton 1468
• Nic. Swaffam 1449
• Pet. de Sancta Fide 145••
• Ralph Spalding 1390
• Rob. Ivorie 1392
• Tho. Hilley 1290
• Tho. Maldon 1404

These were bred in the aforesaid Houses in Cambridge, belonging to their Orders, untill graduated in Divinitie, and were afterwards dispersed into their respective Covents, all over England.

27. The Reader doth remember how above twenty yeares since,* 7.95 (viz. anno 1257) Hugh Balsham Subprior of Ely founded a Colledge without Trum∣pington-gate, consisting of two Hostles he had purchased and united. The same Hugh, now Bishop of Ely, removed the Secular Brethren from S^t Johns-Hospital in thea 7.96 Jewry (where they and the Regulars agreed not very well) to this his new foundation. At which time he endowed the same with main∣tenance for one Master, fourteen Fellowes, two Bible-clerks, and eight poore Scho∣lars, whose number might be increased or diminished, according to the improvement or abatement of their revenues. He appointed his successors the Bishops of Ely to be honorary Patrones, yea nursing Fathers to this his in∣fant Colledge, who have well discharged their trust therein.

28. We know what the Historian saith,* 7.97 Omnia ferme principia sunt parva, Almost all beginnings are small, as here indeed they were. Alas, Balsham for a long time, was little able to endow a Colledge, as scarce sufficient to subsist of himself, whilst his election to Ely, (madeb 7.98 without the Kings consent) was not yet confirmed. But no sooner had he any certainty for himself, but his Colledge had a share thereof, for he gave them all the rights and Tithes belonging to S^t Peters Church adjoyning, and by his Will bequeathed them three hundred Markes wherewith was bought and built a faire Hal, and Court, since much beautified and enlarged.

Masters.	Benefactors.	Bishops.	Learned Wri∣ters.	Livings in Col. gift.
1 Roger de la Goter,* 7.99 of S Botolphs,* 7.100 Master 1340. 2 Ralph de Holbech re∣signed his place, and resum'd a Fellowship 1349. 3 William de Whitlesey Archd. of Huntington, chosen Custos 1349. 4 Richard de wisbich, chosen Master 1351. 5 Thomas de Wormthall Canon of Sarū, Chan∣cellor of Ely 1381. He died the same year. 6 John de Newton, cho∣sen 1381. 7 Thomas de castro Ber∣hard. 8 John Holbrook. He dy∣ed 1431. 9 Thomas Lane 1457. 10 Thomas Deinman. 11 John Warkworth 1474 12 Henry Hornby 1417. 13 Jo. Edwunds. 14 Ralph Ainsworth. 15 Andrew Pern. 16 Robert Soame. 17 Jo. Richardson. 18 Tho Turner. 19 Leonard Maw. 20 Math. Wren. 21 John Cos••ns Dean of Peterborough. 22 Lazarus Seaman D. D.	Sim. Montagu Sim. Langham Joh. Fordbam Bishops of Ely. John Holbrook Thomas Lane Tho. Dryman Joh. Warkworth Will. Burgoin Henrie Hornbye John Edmunds Andrew Perne All Ma∣sters of the Col∣ledge. Ralph Walpool, Bishop of Norwich 1290, gave two Messuages in Cam∣bridge Mr. Thomas Packington. Will. Noyon Rector of Haddenbam. William Martin. Rob. Shorton. Edm Hanson. Rob. Gilbert. Mr. Skelton. Mrs. Elizabeth Wolfe. John Whitgift, Arch. of Cant. Edward Lord. NORTH. Robert Smith. Henry wilshaw. The Lady Mary Ramsey. Robert Warden. Thomas Warren. Mrs Margaret Dean. William Herne. Mr. Robert. Slade. Mr. John Blitb, late Fel∣low. Mrs. Frances Mathew Dr. John Ri∣chardson ...Dr. Haukings what gave 100 l. 100 l. 100 l. towards the building of a new Court, front, and Gate towards the street, now finished.	...c 7.101 Williāde whit∣lesey third Ma∣ster of this Coll. Arch∣bishop of Can¦terbury. John de Botels∣ham Bishop of Rotchester Ma∣ster of this Col. John Whitgift Arch. of Can∣terbury, Fel∣low. Walter Curle Bi∣shop of Win∣chester, Fellow Matth. Wren Ma∣ster of this Coll. Bishop of Ely.	Roger Marshal well skild in Mathematicks whereof (saith Pitz in his Appendix) he wrote many Books, and collected more which he gave to the Library ...d 7.102 George Joye, who flourished annò 1547 translated part of the Bible. Edw. Simmons, who wrote many good Treatises 1547	1 Cherry-Hinton Vicaridge in Ely Diocess, valued in the Kings Books at 9 l. 14 s. 6 d. 2 Ellington in the Diocess of Lincoln, a Vi∣catidge, valu∣ed at 6 l. 9 s. 3 Triplow Vic. in Ely Diocess valued 9 l. 4s. 2d. 4 St. Maries the less in Cam∣bridge valued 0l. 0s. 0d. 5 Statberne Rec. in Lincoln Dioc. valued 16l. 3s,

The Reader wil pardon the shortness of this out catalogue of Masters (not touching the top of the foundation by fifty yeers) which looks like the blunt Tower of a Steeple, whose spire or shaft hath been burnt down with lightning or broken with thunder, as indeed some such casualty hath caused this im∣perfection. For, in the year 1420, a sad fire consumed the muniments of this Colledge, which caused Caius to begin his list of Masters but at Thomas de castro Bernardi; and the six Seniors before him are recovered by the care of Mr. R.e 7.103 Parker, out of Ely-Records. Yet this catalogue stil remaineth in∣complete (O that it were as easy to rectify as reprove faults!) guilty I am afraid, not onely of transposition in the order, but omission in the number thereof. For I have* 7.104 read, that John Botsham was admitted Master 14—yet he appears not in Caius, or any other printed Au∣thor.

29. Amongst the Benefactors many who onely gave plate, smal summs,* 7.105 and books, are for Brevity sake omitted, and not any slighting of their bounty for the smalness thereof. For if our Saviour beheld the Widow as the best be∣nefactor to the Corban (who endowed it only with two mites) and if a cup of cold water, (warm comfort to a thirsty Soul) shall receive its reward, surely such as give the cup also, deserve their due commendation, and shall have a requi∣ral

thereof.* 7.106 I have ordered some blank lines at the end of that Catalogue,* 7.107 as a reserve to register the bounty of posterity, which shall not complain that they are paper bound in my book, where room on purpose is left to enter their names, who shall be charitably disposed. I hope also that those void intervals and spaces in the List of Learned Writers, (which as so many open mouths invoke the industry of the Reader) wil have their emptiness filled by several mens observations, whose pens may at their leasure supply, what the Press hath left unperfect.

30. Know also I could have more particularly specified the value and place of Founders and Benefactors bounty (what land they gave,* 7.108 how much worth, where lying) but thought better to forbear, as ignorant in these dangerous dayes, what ill use might be made of my well intended en∣deavours.

31. Condemn not our Tautology if the same Bishop often recur in several Colledges,* 7.109 perchance Scholar of one, Fellow of another, Master of a third, because rather than I would wrong any House with the omission, I would right them all with the repetition of the same person. Such Bishops as passed through many Seas successively, are for shortness entitled only from the last and highest dignity.

32. To return to Peter-house;* 7.110 I cannot but commend one peculiar practise of this Colledge, which in their Parlour preserveth the Pictures of all their principall Benefactors. For although the bounty of the Judicious is grounded on more solid motives, than to be flattered thereinto by the fancy that their Effigies shall be kept, yet such an ingenuous Memoriall may be an encouragement to a Patrons Liberality. Besides, under such Pi∣ctures a Distich commonly is written, and I will instance in one of the latest date.

Haeredem voluit SLADUS conscribere PETRUM, Clauderet extremum ne sine prole diem.

SLADE, PETER chose, and for his Heir assign'd him; Lest he should die, and leave no Child behinde him.

At this day the Colledge maintaineth one Master, nineteen Fellowes, twenty nine Bible-clerks, eight poor Scholars, besides other officers and Students amounting lately (viz. anno 1634) to an hundred and six.

33. We Cambridge men behold this Colledge as the first foundation endowed in England,* 7.111 which our corrivals at Oxford wil not allow. For I finde it inscribed in Rotchester Church, on the monument of Walter de Merton; that the Colledge by him founded and named, is the example of all in that kinde.t 7.112 M^r Gamden in his description of Oxford affirmeth, that Ballol and Merton Colledges therein, are the two first endowed for Students in Christendome. And some alledge that Merton Colledge must needs be the Mother, and Peter house but the Daughter, because Sp••on de Montagu Bishop of Ely, did prescribe the Statutes of Merton to be observed by the Students of Peter∣house.

34. All this scarce moveth,* 7.113 nothing removeth us from our former O∣pinion, being almost as confident of the Seniority of Peter-house before all other Colledges, as Romanists are of the Priority of St. Peter before the rest of the Apostles. And first, as for the inscription in Rotchester, both it and Mertons Monument are modern, as set up by S^t Henery Savil, anno 1598. That passage of the great Antiquary is only extant in the English translation, not Latin Britannia, and so may justly seem to have more of Philemon Holland, than William Ca••den therein. It is confest that Simon Montagu, (the 17 Bishop

of Ely) more then sixty yeares after Balsha••s death,* 7.114 enjoyned our Petreans the observation of Merton Colledge Statutes,* 7.115 (finding them more convenient than such which their Founder had left them.) But this makes nothing to the matter of most antiquity, the point in controversy. In requitall of this eurresie, if Cambridge hath ought, the imitation whereof, may be acceptable to Oxford, she is right glad for the welcome occasion, as lately Oxford in choise of her Procters hath conformed herself to Cambridge custome by way of a Circular Combination of Colledges, as a Course most quiet, and freest from faction.

35. The Crisis of the Controversie depends,* 7.116 (if I mistake not) on the clearing of the different dates of Peter-house its foundation, and comparing it with others.

Peter-house first founded 1257. the 41 of Hen. the third by Sub prior Hugh Balsham.

Peter house first endowed 1282 the 11 of Edw. the first, by Hugh•••• Balsham Bishop of Ely.

Baliol first foun∣ded and endow∣ed 1262, the 46 of Hen. the 3. by John Baliol.

Merton Col. first founded and en∣dowed 1274, the 2 of Edward the 1, by Walter Merton Bishop of Rot.

The unpartial result is this, Peter house was founded before any, but endowed (by the same founder) after two Colledges in Oxford. Yet because in such doubtfull Casts, it is good reason Cambridge should measure to her own most advantage; we may safely say that Peter-house is the first Colledge endowed, though not the first endowed Colledge in England, and by consequence in Chri∣stendime.

36. The Students of Peter-house performed their Divine service,* 7.117 since their first foundation, in three severall places; namely,

• In
  • 1. St. Peters Church adjoyning, which fell down to the ground, a∣bout the year 1350.
  • 2. The Church of Beata Maria de Gratia (commonly called little St. Maries) whence the Colledge also is so called and written for some hundreds of yeares, hardly recovering its own name.
  • 3. A beautifull new Chappell consecrated March the 17. anno 1632.

A thousand pounds were spent in the building thereof, and the Contribu∣ters names affixed in a Catalogue therein.

Hitherto we have had but a disultory and incertain succession of Chancellors, but henceforward we may presume on more assurance herein.

Andrew de Gisleham,* 7.118 Chancellor.* 7.119 A benefactor to the Universitie.

Thomas Shermingham,* 7.120 Chancellor.* 7.121 He defended the rights of the Univer∣sitie against the Prior of Barnwell.

Stephanns de Hepworth,* 7.122 Chancellor.* 7.123

Ralph de Lecester,* 7.124 Chancellor.* 7.125 No good blood betwixt him and the Uni∣versitie about the distinction of seates.

Galfridus de Pakenham,* 7.126 Chancellor. He first paved the Town,* 7.127 towards the doing whereof, King Edward granted him to take the toll of Cambridge for six years.

The Church of St. Maries was this year much defaced with fire.* 7.128 At what time the Jews,* 7.129 (whom I will not accuse as the causers thereof) were forced to forsake the Towne, where they had a great Synagogue.

Henry de Boyton,* 7.130 Chancellor.* 7.131 He stoutlyg 7.132 defended the right of the Uni∣versity, for thirty acres of ground and four Messuages in Cambridge, which Roger de Beddingfield gave for ever to the Master and Scholars, to defend their State and priviledges.

The King came this year to Cambridge,* 7.133 and lodged two days in the Castle.* 7.134

It was ordered that the Chancellor should not imprison or banish any Re∣gent without the consent of the Regent house, nor should he omit the same if they so appointed it.

A contest betwixt the Chancellor and the other Doctors, is compoun∣ded before the Officiall of the Bishop of Ely.

• John de Bradenham,* 7.135 Chancellor.* 7.136
• Thomas de Sheringham,* 7.137 Chancellor.* 7.138
• Stephen de Hebworth,* 7.139 Chancellor.* 7.140
• Stephen de Haselfield,* 7.141 Chancellor.* 7.142

The King granted, by his Charter, that Scholars might summon Towns men to appear before the Chancellor, in any personall actions.

A braul began betwixt the University men on the one side,* 7.143 the Domini∣cans and Franciscans on the other.* 7.144 This increased from words to violence; and Stephen the Chancellor, as a valiant Champion, thundered his excom∣munications both generall and speciall (whereby his Episcopall power plainly appeareth) against the Friers; yea two of the most active of them, Nicholas de Dale, and Adam de Hoddon, seem to be expelled the University. Hereupon the Friers appeale to the Pope of Rome, and both parties ap∣pointed their Proctors to solicite their Suit.

For the University.	For the Dominicans.	For the Franciscans
Stephen de Segrave. Thomas Kyningham.	John de Westerpeld. Peter de Ruda.	Richard Lisle. John of Ipswich.

But taking wit in their way, considering the costliness of that Court, and the long journey thither, they remitted the matter at Burdeaux to Thomas Cardinall of St. Sabine, who accorded them on the followingb 7.145 conditions.

• 1. That the Chancellor of Cambridge should retract his excom∣munications in the same place wherein they were denounced.
• 2. That no act of the Regent-house should extend to derogate from the rights of the Friers.
• 3. That though by the statutes of the University onely the Chan∣cellor (or some by him assigned) were to preach on the first Advent, Septuagesima and Ash-wednesday, yet nevertheless the Friers might freely preach the same dayes and hours in their own Covenrs.
• 4. That Frier Nicholas de Dale and Adam de Hoddon, if pleased to reassume their places in the University, should quietly be admitted, and should have their remedy against such who had offered violence unto them, as in such cases is usual against the disturbers of the peace.
• 5. That whereas all Bachelors inceptors in Divinity, are bound by the statutes to preach ad clerum in St. Maries; the aforesaid Friers might preach such Sermons in their own Covents, first ac∣quainting the Chancellor with the day they chose for the same.

Some conceive this was a drawn Battel betwixt them, whilest others apprehend that the Friers finding the most favor, came off Conquerors, as keeping the field, and making good their ground in this contention.

Stephen de Segrave,* 7.146 Chancellor,* 7.147 in whose absence Richard de Ashton, was his substitute.* 7.148

• Stephen de Haselfield,* 7.149 Chancellor.* 7.150
• Richard de Ashton,* 7.151 Chancellor.* 7.152

John the 21. Pope of Rome at the request of King Edward the 2. granted the ensuing Bull to the University, which the reader is requested seriously to peruse; the sense whereof is the subject of some difference betwixt us and Oxford.

Joannes Episcopus servus servorum Dei, dilectis filiis Universitatis Cantabrigiae El••ensis Dioecesis salutem,* 7.153 & Apostolican benedictionem.* 7.154 Inter singula, quae grat â nos oblectatione letificant, grandi cor nostrum refi∣citur gaudio, & latitia exultat exoptata, cum cos qui coelesti sunt providentiâ praediti, ad populorū regimen & regnorū, ad cōmunem subjectorum, suorum profectum intentos aspicimus ipsos{que} ad publice utilitatis bonum solicitos in∣tuemur: sane charissimus in Christo filius noster, Edwardus Rex Angliae prudenter attendens, quòd multitudo sapientum salue est regnorum, quod∣que non minùs prudentum consilio, quàm fortium strenuitate virorum, re∣gentium & regnorum moderamina disponaniur, apud Cantabrigiam, Eli∣ensis Dioecesis locum; in regno suo multis commoditatibus praeditum, & in∣signem desiderat vigere studium generale, & quod à doctoribus & docendis in posterum frequentetur, humiliter postulavit à nobis ut studium ab olim ibi or dinatum, & privilegia à Romanis Pontificibus praedecessoribus nostris vel Regibus qui fuerint pro tempore eidem concessa, Apostolico curemus mu∣nimine reborare. Nos igitur suae intentionis propositum, dignis in Domino laudibus commendantes, ejusque supplicationibus inclinati, Apostolica au∣thoritate statuimus, ut in praedicto loco Cantabrigiae sit de caetero studium generale. Volentes autoritate praedicta & etiam decernentes, quòd Colle∣giam Magistorum & Scholorium ejusdem studii, Universitas sit censenda, & omnibus juribus gaudeat, quibus gaudere potest, & debet, Universit as quaecunque legitimè ordinata. Caeterum omnia privilegia & indulta prae∣dicto studio, rationabiliter à Pontifici••us & Regibus praedict is concessa, au∣toritate praedicta confirmamus. Nulli igitur omnino liceat han•• paginam nostri statuti, voluntatis, constitutionis, & confirmationis infringere, vel ausu temerario contraire: si quis autem hoc attemptare praesumserit, indi∣gnationem omnipotentis Dei, & beatorū Petri & Pauli Apostolorum, nove∣rit se incursurum. Dat. Avinionae 5 idus Julii, Pontificatus nostri anno 2.

This year,* 7.155 according to the computation of Helvicus,* 7.156 falls out to be the year of out Lord 1317, and the eleventh of the reign of King Edward the second, though, to gratifie the Oxford Antiquary, we havehere followed his account in our marginal Chronologie.

37. Now let none conceive Cambridge (long since the mother of many chil∣dren) now but new born,* 7.157 herself an University, from the date of this Papal Instru∣ment. A mistake of many, alledging for the defence of their Error, that other∣wise it were ridiculous, for our King to request, and the Pope to confer on Cam∣bridge what she had already: adding moreover, that the phrase de caetero, for the time to come, implyeth, that de praeterito, for the time past, Cambridge was no Uni∣versity. But let such know, that in this Bull Cambridge is confessed a place for Students time out of mind, or (to use the Popes Latin) ab olim; where olim (a word of indefinite extent) is not made the measure of the antiquity of Cambridge, but (which is more) is onely the terminus à quo, whence her duration in her lear∣ned capacity is dated. This Bull also relateth to ancient priviledges of Popes and Princes, bestowed upon her; which herein are roborated and confirmed.

37. Know also that Studium and Universitas are Synonymaes,* 7.158 though the lat∣ter the more fashionable word in this age. Nor is it any news for Popes offi∣ciously to court Kings for their own ends, with cheap curtesies, by granting what in effect was given before, and varnishing over their Predecessors old Acts, with new specious expressions. We have plainly proved, out of plen∣tifull Records in the Tower, Cambridge called an University in the Kings Char∣ters more than seventy years before, and so no doubt before the Conquest, though that her title, in the troublesome times of war, had been disturbed and interrupted. As therefore the seniority of Scholars, who have long disconti∣nued, is justly reckoned, not from their return to the Colledge, but from their first admission therein: so the University-ship of Cambridge, is to be accoun∣ted

from her original constitution, not this her late confirmation.

38. Nor are we much moved with what is alledged in this point out of Ro∣bert Remington,* 7.159 and take the words asg 7.160 Twyn, the Oxford Antiquary doth managethem the most for his own advantage.

Regnante Edwardo primo (secundo diceret) de Studio Grant-bridge fa∣cta est Universitas, sicat est Oxonium, per curiam Romanam. In the reign of Edward the first (he should have said Edward the second) Cambridge was made an University, even as Oxford, by the Court of Rome.

See we here Remington mistakes even by his confession who citeth him in his own behalf. Now he who faults in one thing, may even fail in another. He that mistook Edward the first for Edward the second, may, by as easie an er∣rour, mistake FACTA for REFECTA, the Institution for the Restitution of Cambridge.

Roger de Northburge,* 7.161 Chancellor. He obtained Licence from the King,* 7.162 that the University might purchase Advouzancesh 7.163 of Spiritual livings, to the value of fourty pounds per annum. Indeed King Edward was courteous to Cambridge, wherein he maintained thirty two Scholars on his own cost, in∣tending to build Kings Hall, which his Son and Successor did perform.

39. Hervens [falsly in some copies Henricus] de Stanton,* 7.164 Clerk,* 7.165 Canon of Yorke and Wells,* 7.166 Rector of East-Deiram and North-Creik in Northfolk, Chan∣cellor of the Exchequer to King Edward the second, flourished now in great wealth and esteem. Let none envy him his pluralities, who so well imployed the profits thereof, and this year founded a Colledge, following the example of Hugh de Balsham, but dedicating it to St. Michael the chief of Angels, as the other had consecrated his to St. Peter, the prime of Apostles.

Masters.	Benefactors.	Bishops.	Learned Writers.	Livings in Coll. gift.
1 Roger Burton, B. D. 2 Mr. Robs, aliàs Roob. 3 Mr. Thomas Kenningham. 4 Mr. John Rym∣pham. 5 Mr. Richard Langley. 6 Mr. William Gotham. 7 Mr. William Colvill. 8 Mr. Henry Cranby. 9 Mr. John Otte∣ringham. 10 Mr. William Ascough. 11 Edward Story. 12 John Yotten. 13 John Foothead. 14 Tho. Slackhous 15 Nichol. Willian. 16 Francis Mal∣let, Chaplain to Queen Mary.	1 Alexand. Wal∣sham Knight, Hei•• to Hervey the Founder. 2 Walter de Wa∣ney. 3 John Ilvey Knight, a grand Benefactor. 4 William Gotham 5 John Turke. 6 Henry Craby.	1 William Ays∣cough, Bishop of Sarisbury. 2 Edward Story, Bishop of Chi∣chester. 3 John Fisheri 7.167, Bishop of Rot∣chester.	John Fisher.	1 Barington Vic. in Ely Diocess, valued 7 l. 14 s. 4 d. 2 Gronshurge in the Diocess of Norwich, va∣lued. 3 Orwel Rect. in Ely Dioc. 19 l. 7 s. 7 d. 10 b.

At this day Michael-house is included in Trinity Colledge, so called, not onely because dedicated to God, One in three Persons, but also because made by King Henry the eighth, One of three Colledges, whereof (God willing) large∣ly hereafter.

Richard Badew, Chancellor.

40. He bought two Tenements in Miln street of Neile Thornton a Physiti∣an,* 7.168 and on that ground built a small Colledge,* 7.169 by the name of University Hall,* 7.170 placing a Principall therein, under whom Scholars lived on their own* 7.171 ex∣pences. This Richard Badew was of a Knightly Family, born at great Badew, nigh Chelmesford in Essex, & imployed all his estate to the advancement of learning.

Sixteen years did Students continue in University Hall on their own changes? but a casual fire reduced their House to ashes. Here by way whosoe∣ver shall consider in both Universities the ill contrivance of many chimnies, hol∣lowness of hearths, shallowness of tunnels, carelesness of coals and candles, catch∣ingness of Papers, narrowness of studies, late reading and long watching of Scho∣lars, cannot but conclude, that an especial Providence preserveth those places. How small a matter hath sometimes made a partition betwixt the fire and the fuel? Thus an hai••s breadth fixed by a divine-finger, shall prove as effectuall a separation from danger, as a miles distance. And although both Universities have had sad accidents in this kind, yet neither in number or nature (since the Reformation) so destructive as in other places: so that, blessed be God, they have been rather seare-fires than hurt-fires unto them.

41. But to return to Mr. Badew,* 7.172 who sadly beholding the ruins of his Hall, perceived that the rebuilding thereof was a work too weighty for himself (though a Man of worship) so that some person of honor must undertake it. And here happily a worthy Lady presents her self, Elizabeth third sister and co∣heir of Gilbert Earl of Clare, wife of John de Burge, Lord of Conaugh, and mo∣ther to William de Burge, last Earl of Ulster, who built it again of her own pro∣per cost, endowed and called it Clare-Hall.

Masters.	Benefactors.	Bishops.	Learned Wri∣ters.	Living in Col. gift.
1 Walter Thaxted▪ 2 Ralph Kerding tō 3 John Dunwich. 4 John Chatteress. 5 Will Radwinter. 6 Will. Wimble. k 7.173 7 Will. Wilfleet. 8 Will. Millington 9 Thomas Stoyl. 10 Richard Stubs. 11 Gabriel Silve∣ster. 12 Will. Woodhous 13 Edm. Naturess 14 John Crayford. 15 Rowl. Swiborn. 16 John Madew. 17 Thomas Barly. 18 Edmund Leeds 19 Thomas Binge. 20 William Smith 21 Robert Scot. 22 Thomas Pask. 23 Dr. Ralph Cudworth. 24 Theophilus Dillingham.	John Thaxto. Eaith Green. William Ducket. Will. Worleigh. Will. Marshall. Ralph Srivemar. Tho. Cave. Dr. Stoyl Natu∣ress Leeds Scot Ma∣sters of this Hall. Thomas Cecil E. of Exeter, and his Lady Doro∣thy, who gave 108 l. per an∣num in very good rent. William* 7.174 Butler. John Freeman Esq who gave 2000 l. George Ruggle Fellow of the Colledge. Hee gave in money and Plate a∣bove 400 l. Sir Robert Heath. Mr. Thom. Binge. Humsrey Hide. Rob. Johnson Esq Mr. Eras. Farrar Will. Briden. Tho. Croply.	Nicholas Heath Archbishop of York. Augustine Lynsel Bishop of He∣reford.	John Bois, Dean of Canterbury, writer of the learned Postils. Richard Tompson. Augustine Lynsel, He set forth (when Bishop of Peterbo∣rough) Theophy∣lact in Greek (never before in print) on all St. Pauls Epi∣stles.	1 Lillington Vic. in Ely Diocess valued 5 l. 19 s. 9 d. 2 Everton Vic. in Lincoln Dioc. valued 5 l. 13 s. 8 d. 3 Gransden Vic. Lincoln Dio∣cess valued 3 l. 7 s. 2 d.

So that lately,* 7.175 (viz. anno 1634.) therein were maintained one Master,* 7.176 eighteen Fellowes, thirty six Scholars beside Officers and Servants of the Foun∣dation, and other Students, the whole number being an hundred and six.

It were presumption in me to disturb this method of Masters, agreed on by D^r. Caius, M^r. Parker and others. Otherwise I would prepose Millington (first Provost afterwards of Kings in the reign of King Henry the sixth) be∣fore Wilflete Master under King Richard the third. I would also set Swinhorn, both before and after Madew.

Swinbornum Madew sequitur, Madewque vicissim Swinbornum; sortes versat utrinque Deus.

For it appeareth in M^r. Fox,* 7.177 that after Madew his expulsion for being maried, Swinborn succeeded him.

42. I have read how Richard the third pretended himself descended from the Foundress of this Hall,* 7.178 (which I account of more truth, then his claim and title to the English Crown) and on that consideration, tyrannidi suae fucatum literaruml 7.179 patrocinium mendaci fronte obtendens, faith my Author, He chal∣lenged the Patronage of this Hall (when William Wilflete was Master) to him∣self: But if no better Patrone to this House than Protector to his own Nephews, his courtesy might wel have bin spared. And because I find him omitted in Scots last Tables (drawn up no doubt by the consent of this Colledge) amongst the benefactors, I suspect this his fact as a flourish (at which Art he was excel∣lent) rather than any real favour to this foundation.

43. Long was it ere this Hal got a Chappel to it self,* 7.180 (viz. til the year 1535.) al which time possibly they did their publick devotions in that Ile of S^t. Edwards Church, wherein anciently their Masters and Fellowes were in∣terred.

44. This CLARE-Hall was also called Solere Hall in the daies of Chaucer,* 7.181 as our Antiquarym 7.182 hath observed.

And namely there was a great College Men depen it the Solers hall of Cambrege.n 7.183

Some will say, And whence termed Solere Hal? Was it not from Solarium, which in the Latin of that Age signified a fair and light chamber? or is it not mistaken in pronouncing and printing for Scoller-Hall as otherwhiles it is wri∣ten? But the matter is not much, and who so seekes a reason of all proper names of places, may seek it.

45. This aged Hal,* 7.184 grown very ruinous, was lately taken down and reedi∣fied by the bounty of severall benefactors. M^r. Barnabas Oly, late Fellow of this House, and Proctor of the University, may truly be termed Master of the fabrick, so industrious and judicious was he in overseeing the same. Nor was he like the foolish builder that could not, but the unhappy that might not, finish his work, being outed the Colledge, on the account of the Covenant. Had this structure been perfected according to the first designe, no fault could have been found therewith, except that the brightnes and beauty thereof, should make the blear eyes of our envyous Age to smart, much grudging at the de∣cency, more at the magnificence of the Muses. Yet I cannot beleeve, what I read* 7.185, that three or four hundred pounds worth of timber, brought hither for the repaire of this Hal, was lately taken away. Yea had I seen it, I would not have beleeved mine own eyes, but rather suspected my sight, that some requisit to right sensation was wanting in me, and the fault either in the organ, medium, object or undue distance thereof.

Themas de Foxton Chancellor,* 7.186 Doctor of the Lawes.* 7.187

John de Langley Chancellor,* 7.188 Doctor of Divinity.* 7.189

John de Shipeden Proctor.

Thomas de Bucknam Proctor.

46. KING EDWARD THE THIRD,* 7.190 understanding it was his Fathers intention to erect a Colledge in Cambridge,* 7.191 in order whereunto,* 7.192 he had for some years maintained 32 Scholars in the University (occasioning the mis∣take of John Rouse, reporting he built a Colledge therein) laid the founda∣tion of KINGS HALL, out of some remorse, that he had consented to the death of so affectionate a Father: As one so transported with the news of the birth of his son, that he gave to one John Langer a Knight three hundred pounds pro primo rumore, quem idem Johannes tulit Edvardo secundo, de nativi∣tate filii sui, with a pension paid unto him manya 7.193 yeers after.

Masters.	Benefactors.	Bishops.	Learned Wri∣ters.	Coll. Livings.
1 Mr. Tho. Powis. 2 Mr. Tho. Hetor∣set. 3 Mr. Radulph Selbie. 4 Mr. Ric. Dear∣ham. 5 Mr. Jo. Stone. 6 Mr. Ric. Holmes 7 Mr. Rob. Fitz∣bugh. 8 Mr. Ric. Caw∣drey. 9 Mr. Rob. As∣cough. 10 Mr. Ric. Li∣strope. 11 Mr. Hen. Booste. 12 Mr. Rich. le Scroope. 13 Mr. Galfr Blyth.	K. Rich. 2. gave 53 l. yearly, out of the mannor of Chester∣ton, &c. in lieu of so much they for∣merly received out of the Exchequer with much trouble, and over and above, 70 yearly out of the pensions of severall Abbeys. K. Henry the fourth gave them leave to pluck down the stately Hall in Cam∣bridge Castle, there∣with to build their Chappell. K. Hen. 6. gave them 120 volumes, and freed them from all accounting in the Exchequer. K. Edw. 4. gave them 8 marks to be pay∣ed by the Sheriff of Cambridge-shire yearly, thereby to buy two Robes.	Robert Fitzhugh Bishop of London 1431.		Felmersham Vic. Linc. Dioc. va∣lued at 13 l. 13 s. 4 d. Henclesham Nor∣wich Dioc.— Grindon Vic. Pe∣terb. Dioc. va∣lued at 8 l. St. Mary Cant. Ely Dioc.— Chesterton Vic. Ely Dioc. va∣lued at 10 l. 12 s. 3.

I had put Pope Eugenius the fourth in the catalogue of Benefactors to this Hall, till I discovered his bounty resolved into a point of revenge: For (at the instance of King Henry the sixth) he possessed on this Hall of the Rectory of Chesterton, nigh Cambridge, formerly ingrossed (as many other English Be∣nefices in that age) by an Alien, William Bishop of Millain, from whom the Popeb 7.194 extorted it, because he sided against him with Amadeus Duke of Savoy (aliàs Pope Felix the fift) in the Councill of Basill.

47. This Hall then surpassed any Colledge in the University,* 7.195 in a three-fold respect.

• 1. For building, being of such receipt, that it could entertain the Kings Court, without disturbance to the Students.
• 2. For lands, though not effectually endowed by King Edward, till about the end of his reign, for the maintenance of one Custos and thirty three Scholars under him.
• ...

• 3. For learning,* 7.196 many grave Seniors residing therein;* 7.197 so that this house was accountedc 7.198 Oraculum Academiae.

The greater therefore our grief, that for want of intelligence (all the Re∣cords of this Hall being lost) our columne for learned Writers standeth so empty herein. This Hall at this day is united with others in Trinity Colledge, on the North-gate whereof standeth the stately statue of King Edward the third in Armor.

48. We must not forget how the Master and Fellows of this House were complained of,* 7.199 that they did Epicure it in daily exceedings, as indeed where should men fare well, if not in a Kings Hall? Hereupon they of their own ac∣cord petitioned King Henry the fourth, that they might be stinted, not to ex∣ceed weeklyd 7.200 eighteen, or at the highest twenty pence in their commons; the last two pence being allowed them onely in case of dearness of victuals and festival solemnities.

49. This House had one peculiar happiness,* 7.201 being of Royall descent of both sides, I mean founded by King Edward the third, the founder of the two houses of York and Lancaster, both deriving themselves from his body. Hence it was that during the Civil warres, it found favour from the Kings of both lines: Whereas afterwards such Colledges which were, as I may say, but of the half blood, built either by some Prince of Lancaster or York, felt in process of time the anger of the one, because of the love of the other: Queens Colledge may be partly, and Kings Colledge too plainly a pregnant instance thereof.

50. Nor was King Edward bountifull to this Hall alone,* 7.202 but a great be∣nefactor to the whole University, on which he conferred priviledges, where∣of these the principal.

• 1. The Maior of the Town should make essay of the bread (whether the weight according to statute) as oft as the Vice-Chancellor should require him.
• 2. That the Chancellor should receive the oathes of the Maior, Baylifs, and Aldermen.
• 3. The Licence should be given to the University to appropriate any Church thereunto of 40. l. yearly revenue.
• 4. That the Chancellor should not be disquieted for the imprisoning of such offenders which he conceived deserving the same.
• 5. That such who imprisoned by the Vice-Chancellor should not be set free by the Kings writ.
• 6. That Masters of Arts should not be cited out of the University into the Court of Christianity.
• 7. That the Chancellor should take cognizance of all causes wherein Scho∣lars were concerned, these of Maime and Felonies only excepted.

Many immunities of lesser consequence did this King bestow on Cam∣bridge, here too redious to be repeated, largely exemplified and carefully preserved in the University Muniments.

Robert de Milden-Hall,* 7.203 D^r. of Divinitie, Chancellor.* 7.204

Henrie de Herwarden,* 7.205 D^r. of Law, Chancellor.* 7.206

Richard de Harling,* 7.207 D^r. of Law, Chancellor.* 7.208

Robert de Lung,* 7.209 Chancellor.* 7.210

51. William,* 7.211 Marquess of Juliers,* 7.212 is created by King Edward the third,* 7.213 the fourth Earle of Cambridge, accounting this lesse honour, no degradation, but advancement unto him: nor the motion retrogade from a Germane Marquesse, to an English Earle, whilest graced with the title of so famous an University. And this stil justifies our former observation, that (the first Earle alone excepted) none were dignified with the title of Cambridge, but either forain free Princes, or some neerly allied to the Royall blood of England.

52. This yeer John Earl of Hanault brother to Queen Philippa,* 7.214 wise to King Edward the third,* 7.215 was created the fifth Earl of Cambridge: And here may the Reader take notice that I meet with a difference in Authors. Some ma∣king this John first Earl of Cambridge: On whose forfeiture thereof (for his siding with the French King) King Edward conferred the same on William the foresaid Marquess of Juliers.* 7.216 Others make the said Marquess Earl of Cam∣bridge, before John Earl of Hanault was graced with the Title. All agree that both were Earls thereof; and the transposition of them is no whit ma∣teriall to our History of the University.

53. Mary de Saint Paul daughter to Guido Castillion Earle of Saint Paul in France,* 7.217 third wife to Audomare de Valentia Earle of Pembroke,* 7.218 maide, wife,* 7.219 and widow all in a day (her husband being unhappily stain at a tilting at her nuptials) sequestred herself on that sad accident from all worldly delights, bequeathed her soul to God, and her estate to pious uses, amongst which this a principall, that she founded in Cambridge the Colledge of Mary de Valen∣tia commonly called Pembroke Hall. She survived the death of her husband forty two yeares, and died full of dayes, and good deeds. A hall afterwards much augmented by the benefaction of others.

Masters.	Benefactors.	Bishops.	Learned Wri∣ters.	Coll. Livings.
1. Tho. de Bingham. 2 Robert de Thorp. 3 Rich de Morris. 4 John Tinmew. 5 John Sudbury. 6 John Langton. 7 Hugh Dainlet. 8 Laurence Booth. 9 Tho. Rotheram. 10 George Fitzbugh 11 Roger Leyburne. 12 Rich. Fox. 13 Robert Shirton. 14 Rob. Swinburne. 15 George Folburie. 16 Nich. Ridley. 17 John Young. 18 Edmond Grin∣dall. 19 Matth. Hutton. 20 John Whitgift. 21 John Young. 22 Wil. Fulk. 23 Lanc. Andrews. 24 Sam. Harsenet. 25 Nich. Felton. 26 Jerom Beale. 27 Benjamin Laney. 28 Rich. Vines. 29 Sidrach Simson.	1 Henry the sixth 2 Edward Story. 3 Gerhard Ship∣with. 4 Nicholas 5 Dr. Atkinson. 6 William Hussy, Knight. 7 Charles Booth. 8 Roger Strange, Knight. 9 Dr. Wats. 10 Wil. Marshall 11 Will. Smart 12 Alice 13 Jane Cox Wi∣dow. 14 John Langton 15 Laur. Booth. 16 Thomas Scot, aliàs Rotheram 17 Rich. Fox. 18 Dr. Shorton. 19 Edmond Grin∣dall. 20 John Whitgift. 21 Will. Fulk. 22 Lancelot An∣drews.	1 Will. Bottlesham Rot. 2 Will. Linwoode, S. Da. 3 John Langton, St. Da. 4 Laur.* 7.220 Booth, York. 5 Tho Rotheram, York 6 Edward Story, Cich. 7 Tho. Langton, Wint. 8 Rich. Foxe, Wint. 9 Will. Smith, Linc. 10 Rog. Layburne, Car. 11 Nich. Ridley, Lon. 12 John Christopherson Chichester. 13 Edmond Grindall, Cant. 14 John Young, Rot. 15 Matth. Hutton, York. 16 John Whitgift, Cant. 17 Tho. Dove, Peterb. 18 Joh. Bridges, Oxford. 19 Lancelot Andrews, Winton. 20 Sam. Harsenet, York 21 Theophilus Field, St. Dav. 22 Nich. Felton, Ely. 23 Matth. Wren. Ely. 14 Rog. Dod 25 Randolph Barlow, Bishops in Ireland.	1 Wil. Linwoode, famous for his writing the Pro¦vincial consti∣tutions of Can∣terbury. 2 John Somerset, Dr. of Physick to King Henry the sixth. 3 John* 7.221 Thix stille, whose 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 carried it in ••y Schools. 4 John Rogers, the first. 5 Nicholas Rid∣ley, the most learned; 6 John Bradford, the hardiest Martyr under Queen Mary. 7 Will. Fulke, who so learned∣ly confuted the Rhemish Testament. Not to repeat these many worthy Bishops, besides many other Writers since unknown unto me. 8 Edmund Spencer, prime of English Poets.	Tilney Vic. in Norv. Dioc. valued at 30 l. Soham Vic. in Norv. Dioc. valued 32 l. 16 s. Overton R. in Linc. Dioc. valued— Saxthorp Vic. in Norv. Dioc. valu∣ed 4 l. 13 s. 4 d. Rawreth R. in Lond. Dioc. valued 20 l. 13 s. 4 d. Waresley Vic. in Linc. Di∣oc.—

Wherein there is, at this present, a Master, nineteen Fellows, one Tanquam, thirty three Scholars of the house, besides officers and servants of the foun∣dation, with other Students, the whole number being 100.

54. The aforesaid Mary de Valentia founded also Denny Abbey nigh Cam∣bridge,* 7.222 richly endowed, and filled it with Nuns, whom she removed from Water-Beach. She enjoyed also her Fellows of Pembrook Hall, to visit those Nuns, and give them ghostly counsel on just occasion; who may be presumed (having not only a fair invitation, but full injunction) that they were not

wanting both in their courteous and conscientious addresses unto them.

54. Amongst the ancient plate of this Hall,* 7.223 two peeces are most remark∣able:* 7.224 one silver and gilt,* 7.225 of the Foundresses (produced on Festivals) who be∣ing of French extraction, was much devoted to their tutelar Saint, witness this inscription, as I remember it:

Saint Dionyse is my deer, Wherefore be merry and make good cheer.

The other, very like the former, weighing 67 ounces, the gift of Thomas Langton, Bishop of Winton. with this insculption. Thomas Langton Winton. Episcopus Aulae Pembrochianae olim socius, dedit hanctassiam coopertam eidem Aulae 1497. Qui alienaret, Anathema sit.

55. King Henry the sixth was so great a favorer of this House,* 7.226 that it was termed his adopted Daughter (Kings Coll. onely, being accounted his naturall sonne) and great were his benefactions bestowed thereon. But above all we take notice of that passage in his Charter granting (repeated in another of King Edwards confirming) lands to this House.

Notabile & insigne, & quàm pretiosum Collegium, quod inter omniae loca Universitatis (prout certitudinaliter informamur) mirabiliter splendit & sempter resplenduit.

Now although it is frequent for inferiors to flatter their superiors, it is seldome seen, that Subjects are praised by their Soveraigns without due cause, as this doth appear true to such who seriously peruse our foregoing Catalogue. And though the commendation in the Kings Charter, be confined to Cam∣bridge; yet may it be extended to any Colledge in Christendom of the same proportion, for Students therein. I say (as the* 7.227 Apostle in another kinde) that there may be an equality, let Prembroke Hall be compared with any foundation in Europe, not exceeding it in bigness, time, and number of Members, and it will acquit it self not conquered in all learned and liberal capacities.

56. Amongst the Masters of this Hall,* 7.228 Robert de Thorp, the second in num∣ber, was, in the thirtieth year of King* 7.229 Edward the third, Lord chief Justice of the Common-Pleas, which place he held thirteen years, till 1371, when he was made Lord Chancellor of England. His Executors anno 1375, gave fourty marks apiece to every Colledge in Cambridge (then eight in number) out of his own estate; who in his life time began the publique-Schools, as we shall shew hereafter.

57. Amidst the Benefactors,* 7.230 Thomas Watts, Doctor of Divinity, and Arch∣deacon of Middlesex, gave certain Farmes in Ashwell and Sauston, for the main∣tenance of 7 Scholars, by the name of Greek-Scholars, Lancelot Andrews was one of his foundation: Who at this day is neither indebted to this House in general, to which he gave (besides plate, three hundred folio-books, &c.) one thousand pounds for two Fellowships: Nor to the memorie of Dr. Watts in particular, whose poor kindred he afterward sought after, found out, and relieved (shall I say?) or rewarded.

58. Nor must Reynere de Aubeney and Robert de Stanton,* 7.231 both first fellows of this Colledge, be forgotten amongst the Benefactors, being employed as Procurators at Rome, to Pope Innocent the sixth, to obtain the Appropria∣tion of some Rectorles, the Patronage whereof, the Foundress had conferred on the Colledge. In which service (well forwarded, but not finished by them) they there ended their lives; and in gratitude to their memories, a Statute was made in the Colledge, that their obsequies should yearly be kept in the moneth of July.

And now we take our farewell of this Hall, when we have remembred how Queen Elizabeth, passing by the same in her progress to Cambridge 1566, saluted it with this expression, O Domus antiqu•• & religios••! O ancient and re∣ligious House!

SECTION III.

DOMINO GULIELMO PASTON de PASTON in Com. NORF. Equiti Aurato, Patrono meo Colendissimo.

NVmerantur anni plus minus triginta ex quo tu Cantabrigiae, invidendum decus Collegii Corpo∣ris Christi, literis operam navasti.

Effluxit jam decennium a quo Europam, Asiam, Africam peragrasti. Nullo pignore cum tuis oculis me∣us calamus certabit, cùm tibi perlustranti, quàm mihi de∣scribenti, plures regiones objectae fuerint.

Te olim Alumnum, nunc Judicem, statuit Cantabri∣gia, an orbis Christianus, Oxonio sorore exceptâ, ali∣quid ei aut aequum aut aemulum exhibeat.

Omnia eveniant ex votis tibi sobolíque tuae, de quâ hoc addam unicum Si domus tua Antiqua tot visura sit Do∣minos Cognomines, Posteros, quot videt Majores, Mundus jam senescens planè bis puer prorsus delirabit.

1. HEre at this time were two eminent Guilds or Fraternities of Town-folk in Cambridge,* 8.1 consisting of Brothers and Sisters,* 8.2 under a CHIEFE annually chosen,* 8.3 called an Al∣derman.

The Guild of Corpus Christi, keeping their Praiers in St. Bene∣dict Church.

The Guild of the blessed VIRGIN, observing their Offi∣ces in St. Mary's Church.

Betwixt these there was a zealous emula∣tion, which of them should amortize and settle best maintenance for such Chaplains to pray for the Souls of those of their Brotherhood. Now though

generally in those dayes the Stars out-shin'd the Sun; I mean more honor (and consequently more wealth) was given to Saints than to Christ himself; yet here the Guild of Corpus Christi so out-stript that of the Virgin Mary in endowments, that the latter (leaving off any farther thoughts of contesting) desired an union, which being embraced, they both were incorporated to∣gether.

2. Thus being happily married,* 8.4 they were not long issue-less, but a small Colledge was erected by their united interest, which, bearing the name of both Parents, was called the Colledge of Corpus Christi, and the blessed Mary. How∣ever it hath another working-day name, commonly called (from the adjoined Church) Bennet Colledge; yet so, that on festival Solemnities (when written in Latin, in publique Instruments) it is termed by the foundation-name thereof.

3. Some years after,* 8.5 the Guild made their addresses to Henry Duke of Lancaster (a kinde of Guardian to the King, in his minority) and politiquely chose him Alderman of their Society. They knew a friend in the Court is as good as money in the purse; and because the Procurer is a giver at the second hand, they conceived his countenance very advantagious to obtain their MORT∣MAINE, as indeed this Lord did them Dukes-service therein, and the Mannor of Barton was partly the fruit of his bounty, incouraging also many by his example to the same work: But chiefly

• 1. Sir John Cambridge Knight, and Thomas his son Esquire, who gave to the Colledge 35 or 36 tenements (besides his capital mes∣suage called the Stone-house) and a hundred acres of ground, wanting one rood, in Cambridge and Nuneham.
• 2. Henry Tangmeere Towns-man of Cambridge (and in his turn Al∣derman of the Guild) gave, by his Will, 18 or 19 houses in Cam∣bridge and Nuneham, and in lands at both ends of the Town 85 acres.
• 3. Thomas de Eltisley, chosen first Master of the Colledge (not that the place might maintain him, but he the place) being richly bene∣ficed, and well seen in secular affairs, gave much to this House, and intended more, had not Robert de Eltisley Clerk, his younger brother, Executor and Feoffee for the Colledge, defeated the same.

Thus was the foundation soon inlarged into a Master, and eight Fellows, three bible Clerks, and six Scholars, their chief maintenance arising from candle-rents in Cambridge, being so well stored with houses therein, that eve∣ry Scholar had two, every Fellow five, and the Master more then ten for his proportion, though at this day they can hardly produce half the number, the rest being either sold, exchanged, or lost by continuance of time and carelesness of their Officers.

4. Be it here remembred that John Stow,* 8.6 in the abridgement of his An∣nals, set out 1566, by one mistake doth a double injury to this Colledge, by referring it to a false founder, and assigning a wrong [much later] age thereof, when affirming that JOHN of GAUNT built the same about the year 1357. But his error is grounded herein, because JOHN-A-GAUNT married Blanch the daughter and heir of the aforesaid Duke of Lancaster, and was an especial friend and favorer to this foundation. For when a flaw was found in their MORT-MAIN for want of some legall punctuality; and when it was certified by inquisition into the Chancery, by John Repingale, the Kings Exchetor, that the lands of this Guild were forfeited to the Crown, JOHN of GAUNT procured their confirmation to the Colledge.

5. A grand solemnity was observed by this Guild every Corpus Christi day (being alwaies the thursday after Trinity Sunday) according to this equi∣page.* 8.7

• 1. The Alderman of the Guild for that year (as Master of the Cere∣monies) went first in procession.
• ...

• 2. Then the ELDERS THEREOF (who had been Aldermen, or were neer the office) carrying Silver Shields* 8.8 inamelled in their hands, bestowed on the Brotherhood, some by Henry D^r. of Lancaster, some by Henry Tongmere, aforementioned.
• 3. There the Master of this Colledge, in a Silke-Cope under a Ca∣nopy, carrying the Host in the Pixe, or rich Boxe of Silver gilt, having two for the purpose.
  • 1. One called the GRIPES eye, given by H. Tanguer.
  • 2. Another weighing Seventy eight Ounces, bestow∣ed by S^r. John Cambridge.
• 4. Then the Vice-Chancellor, with the University-men in their Seniorities.
• 5. Lastly the Maior of the Town and Burgesses thereof.

Thus from Bennet Church, they advanced to the great Bridge, thorough all the parts of Town, and so returned with a good appetite to the place where they began.

6. Then in Corpus Christi Colledge was a dinner provided them,* 8.9 where good stomacks meeting with good chear and welcome, no wonder if Mirth fol∣lowed of course. Then our comes the Cup of John Goldcorne, (once Alderman of the Guild) made of an Horn with the Cover and appurtenances of silver and gilt, which he gave this company, and all must drink therein. And al∣though some years after happened the dissolution of this Guild, (the exact date whereof I cannot learn) yet the Master of this Colledge continued this custome of Procession till it was abolished in reign of King Henry the eighth.

7. It is remarkable that in the Procession that Canopy (under which the Host was carried) fell on fire,* 8.10 leaving men to guess, as they stood affected, whe∣ther it was done casually by the carelesnes of the Torch-bearers, or maliciously by some covertly casting fire thereon out of some Window, or miraculously, to shew, that God would shortly consume such Superstition. And indeed in the twenty seventh of King Henry the eighth when Thomas Legh D^r. of Law visited the University, the same was finally abrogated. Then those Silver Trinkets were sold and those SHIELDS had their property altered, to sence and defend the Colledge from wind and weather, being converted into mony and laid out in reparations.

8. However the Townsmen still importunately claimed their Dinner as due unto them,* 8.11 insomuch that Richard* 8.12 Roulfe then Maior of the Town, required it of the Colledge in a commanding manner. The Master and Fellowes where∣of, resolved to teach the Townsmen a distinction, to put difference betwixt a Debt, and a Courtesy, this dinner falling under the latter notion. They minded them also of the Maxime in Logick, how sublata causa tollitur effectus, the Proce∣ssion the Cause being taken away, the Dinner as the effect ceased therewith. But, the Belly having no eares, nothing would satisfie the other Party, save a Suite, themselves prejudging the cause on their own side. Insomuch, that what they brewed in their hopes, they broached in their brags, boasting that as the Houses belonging to this Colledge, came originally from Townsmen, so now they should return to the Townsmen again, as forfeited for default of this dinner. Yea so confident they were of success, that they very Equally, Unequally, (because invading other mens right) divided aforehand such Houses amongst themselves. But the worst and coldest Fur, is what is to be made of a Bears∣skin, which is to be killed.

9. For the Colledge procured that certain Commissioners were sent down by the King,* 8.13 amongst

• whom
  • John Hind Knight Sergeant at Law.
  • John Hutton Esq.

to examine the matter and summon the Master and Fellowes to appear before

them. Who appearing accordingly produced most authenticall evidences, and charters of Mortmaine, whereby their Lands in Cambridge were sufficiently conveyed and confirmed unto them. And thus the Townsmen, both hungry and angry, at the losse both of their Dinner and Houses, were fain to desist.

10. To return to the benefactors of this Colledge,* 8.14 the Buttresses thereof were in the reign of King Henry the seventh made at the cost of Elizabeth Duchess of Norfolk, and God grant (say I) good buttresses to the Colledges in both Universities, to support them firmely against all opposition. The said Duchess founded also one Fellow-ship, and one Bible-Clarkship.

11. But amongst modern Benefactors,* 8.15 none to be mentioned with Mat∣thew Parker, Master of the Colledge, if we consider what thereunto He

• 1. Saved. In stating their accounts, and regulating the method of their rents, carelesly kept (that is, lost in effect) before his time.
• 2. Gave. Besides many unvaluable Manuscripts, two Fellowships, and five Scholarships.
• 3. Recovered. A Bason, and Ewre of silver, from the Executors of Laurence Maptide; a rent-charge, of fifty shillings yearly (detained for a long time) out of the Mannor of Gerton. He disburdened the Colledge of a pension, for the impropriation of Grand-Chester, and cast it (where it was due) on the Farmer.

Now I conceive this is the best Benefaction, to recover the diverted donations of former Benefactors. Partly because it keepeth the dead from being wronged, restoring their gifts according to their true intentions; Partly, because it keepeth the Living from doing wrong, and continuing their unjust deten∣tions.

I confesse some have complained of this Matthew Parker,* 8.16 that in favor to his native county, he made all this Colledge to Norfolkize, appropriating most Fellowships thereunto. But the worst I wish this Colledge is, that they may have the like Benefactor, who on the same termes may be partiall to the same County.

Masters.	Benefactors* 8.17	Bishops.	Learned Wri∣ters.	Coll. Livings.
1 Tho Eltisley. 2 Rich. Treton. 3 John Kynne. 4 John Neckton. 5 Rich. Billingford. 6 John Titshall. 7 John Botryght. 8 Walter Smith. 9 Simon Green. 10 Thom. Cosin. 11 John Ediman. 12 Peter Nobis. 13 William Sowde. 14 Matthew Parker. 15 Laurence Maptyde. 16 John Perey. 17 Tho. Aldricht. 18 Rob. Norgate. 19 John Copeot. 20 John Jegon. 21 Tho. Jegon. 22 Sam. Walsal. 23 Henry Butts. 24 Richard Love.	1. Marg. Bro∣therton Du∣chesse of Northfolke. 2. John Meers Esq. Beadle. 3. Sr. Nich. Ba∣con Ld. keeper bred in this Colledge. 4. Roger Man∣ner Esquire. 5. Roger Man∣ner Earle of Rutland. 6. Mr. William Benedict. 7. M. Leonard Cawson.	1 Matth. Par∣ker Arch. of Cant. 2 Richard Fle∣cher Bish. of London. 3. John Jegon Bishop of Norwich. 4 Antonie* 8.18 Wat∣son Fellow, Bi∣shop of Chi∣chester.	Henry Hornby.	Landbeach R. in Ely Dioc. va∣lued at 10 l. 1 s. 3 d. Wilburham R. in Ely Dioc. valued at 19 l. 16 s. 8 d. St. Bennet Cant. in Ely Dioc. valued at 4 l. 9 s. 9 d. Grandchester V. in Ely Dioc. valued at 7 l. 14 s. 3 d. Mary Abchurch R. in Lond. 2 l. 2 s. 6 d.

So that lately anno 1634.* 8.19 there were maintained in this Colledge, one Master, twelve Fellowes, thirty seven Scholars, besides Officers, and Servants of the

foundation with other students,* 8.20 the whole number being one hundred twenty and six.* 8.21

13. Of the foresaid Masters, the thirteenth in order, viz. William Sowde is with M^r. Fooke (Fellow also of this Colledge) acknowledged by M^r.* 8.22 Fox a great favourer and fartherer of the truth in the dark daies of King H. the Eight. D^r. Copcot, the nineteenth Master, (born at Calis) was a great Critick in the Latin and Greek Tongue, very familiar with Drusius, who wrote a Letter to him subscribed Manibus Johannis Copcot, to the Ghost of John Capcot, so much was the Doctor macerated with his constant studying.

14. We must not forget how in the beginning of the reformation some took exceptions at the ancient Armes of this Colledge as Superstitious,* 8.23 and therefore, at the desire of Matthew Parker the Heraulds did alter them, and assigned new ones, viz. azure, a Pelican, on her nest, over her young ones Argent,* 8.24 pecking out her own blood, Guttee, proper Gules, three Lilies argent: and thus a Poet commented on them.

Signat Avis Christum, qui sanguine pascit alumnos. Lilia, virgo parens, intemerata refert.

So that still they innocently relate to the ancient Guildes of Corpus Christi, and the Virgin Mary, united in this foundation.

15. So much of this Colledge;* 8.25 the ancient history, out of the archives where∣of,* 8.26 my good friend M^r. Crofts (Fellow of the same,* 8.27 lately gone to God) com∣municated unto me, with the courteous consent of D^r. Rich. Love the worthy Master of this Colledge. Yea I must thankfully confesse my self once a Member at large, of this House, when they were pleased, above twenty years since, free∣ly (without my thoughts thereof) to choose me Minister of S^t. Benedicts Church the Parish adjoyning, & in their Patronage.

16. Two years after was Trinitie Hall begun.* 8.28 I confesse building of Col∣ledges, goeth not by Planets, but by Providence; yet it is observable, that now we had FOUR founded within the compasse of SEVEN years.

• Pembroke Hall
• Bennet Colledge
  • already past.
    • Trinitie
    • Hall
    • Gonvill
      • immediately following.

Thus as the Zeale of Achaia provoked many;* 8.29 so here, when one once brake the Ice, many followed the same beaten track of Charity. Whereas on the other side, when mens hands begin to be out of giving, it is a long time before they recover the right stroke again: After this feast, followed a famine, for it was al∣most a hundred yeers betwixt the founding of Gonvill Hall and the next (which was Kings Colledge;) Though Charity in the interval may be presumed not to stand still, but to move, not in the generation of New, but augmentation of Old foundations.

17. Now Trinity Hall was built by WILLIAM BATEMAN,* 8.30 born in the City of Norwich, and became to be Episcopus in patria, afterwards Bi∣shop in the place of his nativitie. He was one of a very stout spirit, and very well skilled in Civill, and Canon Law, (and we may presume the Common Law too, because a Norfolke man) therefore imployed by the King to the Pope, in which embassie he died in Avenion. The place whereon he built this his Hall belonged formerly to the Monks of Ely, John de Crawden their Prior, purchasing, and other Benefactors inlarging the same. So that it was a house for Students before Bishop Bateman (and by the exchange for the advowfances of certain Rectories) procured it into his own possession.

He appointed by his foundation only one Master, two Fellowes, and three Scholars, all of them to be Students of the Canon and Civill Law. Allowing one Divine to be amongst them. Whose number and maintenance have since

been much increased by other Benefactors.* 8.31* 8.32

Masters.	Benefactors.	Bishops.	Learn. Writers.	Coll. Livings.
1 Adam de Wich∣mere. 2 Robert Braunch. 3 Simon Dallinge. 4 Simon Thornton. 5 Will. Dallinge. 6 Edw. Shuldham. 7 John Wright. 8 Walter Huke. 9 Robert Larke. 10 Steph. Gardiner. 11 Willi. Mouse. 12 Hen. Harvey. 13 John Preston. 14 John Cowell. 15 Clemens Corbet 16 Tho. Eden. 17 Dr. Bonde.	1 Mr. Simon Dal∣linge. 2 Walter Huke. 3 Robert Goodnap 4 John Maptid. 5 Gabriel Dun. 6 Richard Nix, Bishop of Nor∣wich. 7 Steph. Gardiner 8 Mat. Parker. 9 Dr. Mouse. 10. Dr. Harvey. 11 Mr. Busbie. 12 Mr. Hare, Es∣quire. 13 Dr. Cowell. 14 Sr. George Newman Knight.	1 Marmaduke Lumley, Bish. of Lincoln. 2 Steph. Gardiner, Bish. of Win∣chester. 3 Rich. Sampson, Bish. of Co∣ventry and Leich. 4 Willi. Barlow, Bish. of Lin∣coln.	1 Steph. Gardiner, Lord Chancel∣lor of England 2 Walter Haddon, Master of re∣quests to Q. Eliz. 3 John Cowell fa∣mous for his Interpreter & other Learned works.	Fenstanton, V. in Linc. Dioc. valued at 11. l. 11 s. 4 d. q. Stoukley V. in Linc. Dioc. va∣lued at 6 l. 14 s. 2 d. Hemingford V. in Lin. Dioc. va∣lued at 9 l. 16 s. 10 d. Wetchetsfield V. in Lon. Dioc. valued at 12 l. Swanington R. in Nor. valued at 6 l: 11 s. 5 d. ob. Gaysley V. in Norvic. Dioc. valued at 7 l. 3 s. 4 d. St. Ed. Cant. Elien. Woodalling V. in Nor. Dioc. va∣lued at 8 l. 8 s. 3 d.

So there are at this present viz. anno 1634. one Master, twelve Fellowes, fourteen Scholars, besides Officers, and Servants of the foundation, with o∣ther Students, the whole number being threescore.

18. I am loath to discompose the Catalogue of Masters warranted both by D^r. Caius,* 8.33 and M^r. Parker; Otherwise might I insert my own observations. After Robert Branch, I would nominate Henry Wells, M^r. of Arts, and next to him Marmaduke Lumley. I would also after Stephen Gardiner, place Wal∣ter Haddon, for one year in the reign of King Edward the sixth; and after him D^r. Mouse in the same Kings reign, then Gardiner again in the first of Queen Mary and Mouse again after Gardiners death: submitting all to the censure of those in that foundation as best read in their own Records.

19. Henry Harvey the twelvth Master of this Hall was he who out of a pious intent (as we are bound to believe,* 8.34 because profitable to others) with great expence did make a Cawsed-way on the South and other sides of Cambridge for the more convenience of passengers in those Dirty-wayes. So that his bounty have made Summer unto them in the depth of Winter, allowing a large annuall revenue for the maintenance thereof.

20. Here I cannot forbear one passage, which I may call a serious jest, which happened on this occasion. A noble Person (but great Anti-Acade∣mick) met D^r. Harvey one morning overseeing his workmen,* 8.35 and bitterly re∣flecting on his [causlesly suspected] inclinations to Popery, Doctour (said he) you think that this Cawsed way is the high way to Heaven. To whom the other as tartly replied; Not so, Sir, For then I should not have met you in this place.

21. We must not forget that when Thomas Arundell Archbishop of Canter∣bury made his metropoliticall visitation at Cambridge,* 8.36 about sixty years after the first founding of the house; on the instance and intreaty of the Master and Fellowes thereof, he granted a dispensation unto them for enlarging their

Commons.* 8.37 A Copy whereof,* 8.38 carefullya 8.39 transcribed out of the Originall, we have here inserted.

Thomas permissione Divina, &c. Dilectis in Christo filiis, Custodi & So∣ciis Collegii Sanctae Trinitatis, Vniversitatis Cantabrigiae, salutem, gra∣tiam, & benedictionem. Supplicatio pro parte vestra in Visitatione nostra Metropolitica, in Eliensi Dioecesi, & Collegio vestro exercita, & adhuc durante, nobis proposita continebat; Quod portio singulorum virorum ad Communas vestras in dicto Collegio limitata, etsi ad uberior em providen∣tiam ejusdem Collegii pro numero Sociorum suppetant Facultates, in tantum est restricta & diminuta, quod considerata praesentis temporis Caristia, inde non poteritis commode sustentari. Nos vero, praemissis inspectis & conside∣ratis, ut ad Dei laudem in studio eo melius proficere valeatis, quo vos a∣liunde victum quaerere non oportet, ut singulis septimanis sexdecim Denarios de bonis communibus Collegii vestri antedicti singulorum Sociorum nomine in Communibus exponere poteritis, Consuetudinibus in contrarium, seu Observantia, etiam Iuramento, aut Confirmationibus Superiorum non obstantibus quibuscunqùe, de nostra gratia speciali misericorditer dispensa∣mus; nobis nihilominus de restring endo casdem Communas, seuetiam aug∣mentando, pro locis & temporibus opportunis, potestatem specialem reser∣vantes. Dat. &c.

Of which Faculty (to spare a formal Translation thereof) this the effect. The Fellows of the House were tied up, by Orders of their Founder, to so short a Summe to provide Commons therewith, that it would not furnish them with Agar's Wish, Food convenient for them, considering the present Scarcity of Commodities. Whereupon the Archbishop by this Instrument (wisely reser∣ving like power to his Successours) dispensed with them; that, notwithstanding their Statutes to the contrary, they might expend sixteen pence a week in Com∣mons, two pence for the Week-dayes, a Groat for the Lords-day.

22. True it is,* 8.40 that in the Reign of King Edward the first, all Victuals were ex∣ceeding cheap, universally all over the Land; when an Act of Common-Coun∣cel was made, confirmed by the King and his Nobility, that in London it self (where Provisions may be presumed dearest) a fat Cock was to be sold for three half-pence, two Pullets at the same Rate, a fat Capon for two pence half∣penny, a Goose four pence, a Mallard and Partridge three half-pence apiece, two Wood-cocks for the same price, &c. Ab 8.41 fat Lamb (counted in the nature of Poultry, second-Course meat) from Christmas to Shrovetide, six pence, and all the year after, four pence. Mutton, Veal, Pork and Beef, being all cheap proportionably.

23. But since men multiplied,* 8.42 & more Money daily was imported by the Ea∣sterlings, Prices of all Victualls grew very high; and this very year, wherein this Dispensation was granted, being 1405. the seventh of King Henry the fourth, by reason of much Wast made by the Civil Wars, at that time all Victualls were much enhaunced. Wherefore, to use the Prophets Phrase, The Ephah be∣ing now made small and the Shekelgreat, the Scholars in this Hall had just cause to petition for an Augmentation of Money to buy their Commons. But since the finding out of the VVest-Indies, in the Reign of King Henry the seventh, and the daily importing of Silver, Prices of all Commodities are mounted to an incredible proportion, to what they were anciently.

24. Indeed (pardon a Digression) this present year 1655. is as plentifull as any Memorie alive can parallel,* 8.43 so that we want nothing but gratefull Hearts to God for the same. For it is strange, that when the Vallies laugh and sing with Corn, that the Owners should sigh and cry for the same. Yea, such is mens Pec∣vishnesse, as if it endeavoured to puzzle Omnipotency to please it, betwixt the Pining of the Poor in Penury, and Repining of the Rich in Plenty. And, as the In∣fidel Prince would not believe that God could send Plenty in Samaria, though

he should open the VVindows of Heaven: so some covetous Cormorant-Corn∣mongers, despair that he should send a Dearth of Grain amongst us, should he stop the VVindows thereof, Drought never making a Dearth in England. But how quickly they may be confuted, and our present Plenty justly turned into Want, to God alone is known.

25. But to return to the Scholars of Trinity-Hall.* 8.44 True it is, that a Body sur∣feited with Food is unfit for Study. Scholars, like Hauks, flying best when sharp, and not full gorged: and the Monks Verse hath much truth in it,

Distentus Venter non vult studere libenter.

And yet perchance,

Lauda vit pleno Monachus jejunia ventre.

he praised Fasting when he was full himself. However, there may be a fault as well in the Defect, as on the Excess: and there is a Distention as well of VVind and Emptiness, as of Flesh & Fulness, equally impeditive to a studious Mind; and therefore good reason that the Fare of these Scholars should be enlarged.

26. Edmond Gonvil (yonger Brother to S^r. Nicolas Gonvil of Rushworth,* 8.45 Knight) Parson of Terrington,* 8.46 and Rushworth in Norfolk,* 8.47 where he had founded a Col∣ledge of Canons, valued at the Dissolution, at built also an Hall dedicated to the Virgin Mary, on the place where now are the Orchard and Tennis-Court of Bennet-Colledge; five years after having it's Situation altered.

27. Whilest this Hall continued here,* 8.48 one eminent Commoner lived therein, namely Iohn Vfford, D^r. of Law, Son to the Earle of Suffolk, and by Royal ap∣pointment, with the Papal consent, made Arch-bishop of Canterbury; but dying before his Consecration, probable (if surviving) to prove a good Benefactour to this Hall. But he departed this Life some what before Edmond Gonvil (the Hall loosing so good a Father, and so hopefull a Friend, in a short space) though the later left a large Summe of Money to VVilliam Bateman, Bishop of Ely, to see this Foundation finished according to his Directions.

28. Bishop Bateman desired to bring this new Hall nearer his own of Trinity-Hall;* 8.49 partly because he might oversee both his Child and Nurse-child at the same Inspection; partly to invite Converse betwixt these two Countryfolk-Foun∣dations (both of Norfolk Parentage) by their Vicinity of Situation. This was done accordingly. Infants are easily portable from place to place; and this Hall, not yet fully rooted, was quickly removed. An Exchange is made with Bennet-Colledge, for their mutuall Conveniency, and Gonvil-Hall transplanted to the place where it standeth at this day; and where it fareth the worse for the Towns over-fond Embracing thereof, so surrounding it on all sides, that it wanteth those Walks other Colledges do enjoy.

29. This House was afterwards honoured with Students of the highest Ex∣traction,* 8.50 amongst whom of chiefest Remark, Humphrey and Edward, Sons to Iohn de la Poole Duke of Suffolk, whose elder Brother having undone himself and his Family, these betook themselves to their Books, preferring to claim Learning as their own Right, rather then to be called Lords by the Courtesie of others. However, though both in Orders, they attained to considerable Church-preferment (Edward onely getting the Arch-deaconry of Richmond) not for want of Worth, but (probably) because overlooked by the jealous eie of King Henry the seventh. So impossible it was, any Plant should grow great under such a malignant Influence.

30. We must not forget how William Fishwick,* 8.51 Esq Bedle of the University, bestowed his Dwelling-house on this Hall, turned afterwards into an Hostle (and beautified with fair Buildings) not intire in it self, but retaining to Gonvil-Hall. This Fishwick's-Hostle (though worse then a Cambridge) was better then any Ox∣ford-Hall; as partly endowed by the Bounty of William Revell, Rectour of Tichwell in Norfolk, who in his own Benefice built severall Chambers and Lodgings, whither the Fishwickians might retire, either for Pleasure in Summer, or Safety in Sicknesse. Above fourscore Commoners have lived at once in this

Hostle,* 8.52 repairing for Prayers to Gonvil-Chappell,* 8.53 and, ifdying, interred therein. Since it is assumed into Trinity-Colledge.

31. As for Gonvil-Hall,* 8.54 it flourished by the Bounty of severall Benefactours; yea it found some Popes much befriending it: As Sixtus the fourth, who (not∣withstanding the Decree of Benedict the eleventh, injoyning all Benedictine Monks to study in Vniversity-Hall) dispensed with those of Norwich to reside in Gonvil-Hall. Also Alexander the sixth gave them leave, yearly to send two to preach in any part of England without Controll.

32.	Masters.	Benefactours.	Bishops.	Learned Writers.	Livings in Col. gift.
Iohn Colton VVilliam Rougham Richard Pulham VVilliam Somersham Iohn Rickingpale Thomas Atwood Thomas Bolken Edmond Sheriffe Henry Costesey Iohn Barly Edmond Stubbs William Buckenham Iohn Skippe Iohn Sturmin Thomas Bacon Iohn Cajus	Lady Mary Pa∣kenham Anne Scroop Elizabeth Cleere Dr. Balie Stephen Smith Rich. VVillison Thomas Atkins Peter Hewit VVilliam Gale Thomas Willows VVilliam Sigo Dr. Knight Iohn VVhitacre	1 Iohn Colton, Arch∣bishop of Ar∣magh 2 Iohn Rickingpale, Bishop of Chiche∣ster 3 William Linwood, Bishop of St. Da∣vids 4 Nicolas Shaxton, Bishop of Sarum 5 VVilliam Repps, Bishop of Nor∣wich 6 Iohn Skippe, Bi∣shop of Hereford	William Linwood Iohn Cajus	vide infra in Cajus Colledge.

How this Hall came afterward to be improved into a Colledge, shall, God wil∣ling, in due time and place be related.

• Richard de Herling,* 8.55 Chancellour.* 8.56
• William Tynkel,* 8.57 Chancellour.* 8.58
• Thomas de Sutton,* 8.59 Chancellour.* 8.60
• Richard de Wetherset,* 8.61 aliàs Cambridge,* 8.62 Chancellour.

He was by way of Eminencie called Richard of Cambridge, and had many Contests with the Monks. He was well skilled in School-Divinity, a Racema∣tion of which Studies was now in Cambridge, but not comparable to the Vintage thereof in Oxford.

33. Edmond de Langley, fifth Son to King Edward the third, was by his Father created Earle of Cambridge. And now that Title, which formerly had travelled beyond the Seas (residing for a time with Germane Princes) came home, and quietly reposed it self in the British Bloud-Royall, wherein it continued untill the death of the last Duke of Hamilton.

• Michael de Haynton,* 8.63 Chancellour.* 8.64
• Michael de Causton,* 8.65 Chancellour.* 8.66

34. An Anti-Chancellour was chosen against him by an active Faction in the University,* 8.67 one Iohn de Donewick, wanting nothing for that place, save a legal Election. However his Party presented him to I. Barnet Bishop of Ely, who confirmed him Chancellour. Whereupon M^r. Iohn Ufford and M^r. William Rawby, in the name of the University, appealed to the Officiall of the Court of Canterbury. The Officiall sent Iohn Tinmouth, Will. Teofle, and Tho. Ely, Masters of Arts, to the Bishop of Ely, inhibiting to intermeddle any more about

Donewick,* 8.68 because chosen against Statute.* 8.69 Thus was this Donewick cast out of the House for the present, for coming in by the Window, who some years after entred in by the Door of an undoubted Election, and excellently discharged his Office therein.

• William de Gotham,* 8.70 Chancellour.* 8.71
• Thomas de Stukely,* 8.72 Chancellour.* 8.73

35. This year a tough Controversie happened betwixt the Dominicans,* 8.74 Plaintiffs, and the Carmelites, Defendants, reducible to three principal Heads.

• 1. Which of the two Orders had the best name. The Dominicans urging it more Honour to be called from a Man, then a Mountain; an holy Saint, then an high Heap of Earth. The others rejoyned, that the Mountain of Carmel was more then a Mountain, as sanctified by Elijah (chief of their Order) so conversant thereon.
• 2. Which was most ancient. Wherein the Dominicans pleaded seven years Seniority. And, though this may seem but a small matter, yet a Race is as fairly won by an Horses-Head, as by a Furlong distance before.
• 3. Who had most and strongest Papal Priviledges. Which being a matter of Fact, depended on the producing and proving their severall Instru∣ments.

Mean time the Quarrels of Friers bred the Quiet of Students; the Gremials in the University (formerly troubled with Friers contesting with them) had now Leave and Leisure peaceably to follow their Studies.

Iohn de Donewick,* 8.75 Chancellour.* 8.76

36. Iohn Stokes a Dominican,* 8.77 born at Sudbury in Suffolk, but studying in Cambridge, as Champion of his Order, fell foul on the Carmelites, chiefly for calling themselves The Brothers of the Blessed Virgin, and then by consequence all know whose Uncles they pretend themselves. He put them to prove their Pedigree by Scripture, how the Kinred came in. In brief, Bale saith, he left red Notes in the white Coates of the Carmelites, he so belaboured them with his lashing Language.

37. But Iohn Hornbey a Carmelite (born at Boston in Lincolnshire) undertook him,* 8.78 called by Bale Cornutus, by others Hornet-bee, so stinging his Stile. He proved the Brothership of his Order to the Virgin Mary by Visions, allowed true by the infallible Popes, so that no good Christian durst deny it: and prevai∣led with the Chancellour of Cambridge, in a publick Writing to signifie the Superiority of their Order in this doughty Difference, wherein not an Hair of any important truth was concerned.

Adam Lakingheth,* 8.79 Chancellour.* 8.80

38. About this time GEFFREY CHAUCER studied in Cambridge,* 8.81 as the Writer of his Life (prefixed to the last and best Edition of his Works) hath well observed. For,a 8.82 being commanded to give an account of himself,

VVhat is your name, reherse it here I pray, Of whens and where, of what condition That ye been of, let see, come off and say, Faine would I know your disposicion:

He returned under the assumed name of PHILOGENET,

Of Cambridge Clerk.

Here Clerk is not taken in the restrictive sense, for one in Orders (CHAU∣CER being a militarie man) but for a Scholar, skill'd in Learning; in which Contradistinction all men were divided (as Time into Day & Night) into Clerks, and no Clerks. I confesse this CHAUCER, living at New-Elme in Oxfordshire, b 8.83 compowned his Astrolabye for the Orizont of Oxenford, and probably studied

also in that University,* 8.84 being one of that Merit,* 8.85 who may with Honour be ac∣knowledged a Member of both Universities.

• Iohn de Donewick,* 8.86 Chancellour.* 8.87
• William de Gotham,* 8.88 Chancellour.* 8.89* 8.90
• Richard le Scroope,* 8.91 Chancellour.* 8.92
• Guido de Zouch,* 8.93 Chancellour.* 8.94
• Iohn de Cavendish,* 8.95 Chancellour.* 8.96

39. Edmond Lister Major of Cambridge,* 8.97 with the Bailiffs and Burgesses there∣of,* 8.98 met in the Town-House.* 8.99 Here they chose Iames Granchester and Thomas his Brother into their Corporation, which formerly were Forrainers and not free of the Town. This done, they elected the foresaid Iames to be their Ring∣leader; yet so that they bound him with an Oath to do whatsoever they should command him. Now because it is as necessarie, & almost as acceptable a Work to transmit the Memory of Malefactours to the Detestation, as of Benefactours to the Praise of Posterity, take a List of the most active Townsmen in this wicked Design.

• 1 Iohna 8.100 Blanckpain
• 2 Iohn Cotten
• 3 Iohn Marshall
• 4 Iohn Brigham
• 5 Iohn Tripplow
• 6 Thomas Tryvet
• 7 Peter Lolworth
• 8 Iohn Cardmaker
• 9 Robert Beilham
• 10 Iohn Barley
• 11 Adam Serjant
• 12 Henry Rand
• 13 Iohn Herre
• 14 Alexander Taverner
• 15 Britelin of Cambridge.

Fifteen men, all dishonest and false, whom I may call the Field-Officers under their General Granchester, if the honourable Terms of an Army may be applied to so base a Company.

40. Then this Rabble-Rout rowled to Bennet Colledge,* 8.101 against which Foun∣dation they had a particular Quarrel, because endowed with many Candle Rents in Cambridge, so that a sixth part of the Town is said at that time to belong thereunto. Here they brake open the Colledge Gates on the Saturday Night (a good preparation for the Lords-day following) and, as if the readiest way to pay their Rent were to destroy their Landlords, they violently fell on the Master and Fellows therein. From them they took all their Charters, Evidences, Priviledges, and Plate, to the Value of fourscore pounds. Hence they advanced to the House of the Chancellour, threatning him and the University with Fire and Sword, (as indeed they did burn the House of VVilliam VVigmore Esq Bedle, proclaiming that whosoever could catch, should kill him) except they would instantly renounce all their Priviledges, and bind themselves in a Bond of three thousand pounds to subject themselves hereafter to the Power of the Townsmen, and free the Townsmen from any Actions Reall or Personall which might arise from this Occasion. This done, they went into the Market∣place, where with Clubs they brake the Seals of the University Charters, and then burnt them in the place. One Margaretb 8.102 Sterr, a Mad old Woman, threw the Ashes into the Aire, with these words; Thus, thus let the Learning of all Scholars be confounded.

41. Now if any ask us what is become of the Originalls of the Bulls of Ho∣norius, Sergius, Eugenius, &c. of the ancient Charters of Arthur, and other Britan and Saxon Kings; we have but one sad and true Answer to return to all their Questions: They are burnt; and that in the worst of Fires, not caused by Casualty, but by malicious Design. From Cambridge they went to Barn∣well, doing many Sacrilegious Outrages to the Priory therein. Nor did their Fury fall on Men alone, even Trees were made to tast of their Cruelty. In their Return, they cut down a curious Grove called Greens-Croft by the Rivers side (the Ground now belonging to Iesus Colledge) as if they bare such a Hatred to

all Wood,* 8.103 they would not leave any to make Gallows thereof for Thieves and Murderers.* 8.104 All these Insolencies were acted just at that Juncture of time, when Iack Straw and Wat Tiler played Rex in and about London. More Mischief had they done to the Scholars, had not Henry Spencer, the warlike Bishop of Nor∣wich, casually come to Cambridge with some Forces, and seasonably suppressed their Madness.

Guido de Zouch,* 8.105 Chancellour.* 8.106

42. The time was now come that the Townsmen might calmly be counted with,* 8.107 to answer that in cold, which they had done in hot, yea scalding Bloud. Two Writs are sent down from London; the one to the Major and Bayliffs of Cambridge then being, the other to them who were Major and Bayliffs the year before, when the Riot was committed. The first appeared personally, and pleaded themselves not guilty, ne knowing of any such Outrages. Edmond Lister pleaded also not guilty, and that he was enforced to doe all that was done: which the Kings Councill quickly confuted, by producing the two Bonds which they forced the Chancellour to subscribe.

43. Three things the Townsmen desired:* 8.108 First a Copy of the Bill, secondly Councill, thirdly Respite to answer. To the Copy of the Bill it was answered, That sithence they had heard the same, it shoulda 8.109 suffice, for by Law they ought to have no Copy. To Councill it was answered, They should have it wherein it was to be had, but this was mere matter of Fact. As for Respite, af∣ter many Subterfuges and delatory Pleas, at last they submitted themselves to the Kings Mercy, who seized the Priviledges of the Town as forfeited into his own hands, and conferred them on the University.

44. First,* 8.110 That hereafter the Oversight of all Victuals should belong to the Chancellour; so that no Townsman ever since putteth a Crum of Bread or Drop of Beer into his Mouth, but what first is weighed and measured by an Officer of the University. Secondly, That the Chancellour and the University should have power to set Prices on Candles (very necessary, I assure you, to hard Students) and to licence all Victualling-houses, and over-see all Wares and Weights at Sturbridge Fair. Thirdly, That no Action be brought by any Townsman against Scholar or Scholars Servant, save onely in the Court of the Chancellour. Fourthly, That the University have power to punish and amerce all Fore-stallers, Regrators, &c. paying a Rent of ten pounds a year for that Priviledge into the Exchequer. This their Power extend∣ing to the Town and Suburbs thereof: from which Clause of Suburbs, the Lordb 8.111 Coke collects and concludes Cambridge then to be a City in Reputa∣tion.

45. We must not forget that at the same time Focalia,* 8.112 that is, all kind of Fewell, Wood, Coales, Turf, &c. was then subjected to the Chancellour, as to set the Price thereof. Seeing the Townsmen had so little Wit and Honesty as to make Fewell of Kings Charters, hereafter they should meddle no more with Materialls for Fire. Thus ill Manners occasion good Laws, as the Handsome Children of Ugly Parents.

Iohn Nekton Chancellour.* 8.113

46. The University now began to grow sensible of a great Grievance,* 8.114 caused by the Minors or Franciscan Friars.* 8.115 For they surprized many when Children into their Order, before they could well distinguish betwixt a Cap and a Coule, whose time in the University ran on from their Admission therein, and so they became Masters of Arts before they were Masters of themselves. These Vniversity-Boyes (for Men they were not) wanting Wit to manage their Degrees, insolently domineered over such who were their Iuniors, yet their Elders. To prevent future Inconveniences in this kind, the Chancellour and University made an Order, that hereafter none should be admitted Gremialls under eighteen years of Age.

47. The Minors or Franciscans were much netled hereat,* 8.116 who traded much in such tender Youth,* 8.117 (Minors and Children agree well together;)* 8.118 and a 8.119 William Folvil a Franciscan wrote an Invective against the Act of the Universi∣ty, as injurious to the Priviledges of this Order, it being against Monasticall Li∣berty, to be stinted to any Age for the Entrance therein.

48. I find not what was the Issue of this Contest,* 8.120 but believe that the Uni∣versity never retracted their Order, though it stands not in Force this day, wherein many of yonger Age are daily admitted. And seeing mans Life is now shortened, it is but reason that what we want of our Ancestours in long Running, we should supply in soon Starting. Let the Water-men of London (whose vio∣lent Work requires robustious Bodies) make an Order in their Hall, that none under the Age of eighteen should be bound Apprentice in their Company: Abi∣lity is more to be respected then Age in the Sonnes of the Muses, in whom often Eruditio supplet Aetatem. Nor is there to my knowledge any Prohibition in this kinde observed, save that they fright Scholars of a low Stature with a jocularie Tradition, That none are to commence which are not higher then the Bedles Staff.

49. A great Schisme hapned this year in the Regent-house, about the Choice of a new Chancellour. I find not who carried the Place, and therefore pro∣bably the old one still continued.

Thomas de Hetherset,* 8.121 Chancellour. Richard Maycent,* 8.122 Proctour.

50. Pope Urbane the sixth gave licence to Beneficed men to be Non-resi∣dents for five years, and follow their Studies in the University, if allowed by the Chancellour for the same.

William Colvil,* 8.123 Chancellour.* 8.124

• Iohn Wace
• Rich. Baston
  • Proctours.

51. A Parliament was called at Cambridge;* 8.125 a Place at this time very conve∣nient for that purpose. For he that will hinder the Hide from rising up on ei∣ther side, must fix his Foot on the Middle thereof. Cambridge was well nigh the Centre of those Eastern Counties, lately mutinous with Popular Commotions. The King for his Privacy was pleased to prefer Barnwell Priory for the place of his Repose, though otherwise Kings-Hall (founded by his Grandfather) was prepared for his Entertainment; where all things were so conveniently con∣trived, that the Courtiers had all Lodgings and Offices by themselves, without meeting with the Scholars, save onely in the passage towards the Kitchin. William Courtney Arch-bishop of Canterbury, and Edmond Langly Earle of Cambridge, lodged in the Convents of the Carmelites, being of the largest Receit of any Religious House in Cambridge. A sad Accident happened as the King rode in State to the House. One S^r. Thomas Trivet attended his Majestie; which Knight being mounted on an unruly Horse, was cast off, brake his Entrails, and died the next day.

52. By the way,* 8.126 me thinks Cambridge might bring an Action of Trespasse against all our printed Statute-books, for depriving her of the Honour of this Parliament, and rendering the place Canterbury in stead of Cambridge, in the Preface to the Acts thereof. This Inconvenience cometh from contracting long words in writing, when there be two Names whose Faces, (as I may say) I mean their Beginnings, are the same; and whose lower parts, though much dif∣fering, being cut off with a Dash, causeth a Confusion betwixt them. And al∣though, by the Tower Rolls and other excellentb 8.127 Authours, this Parliament appeareth kept at Cambridge, not Canterbury; yet (as if Prescription turned Usurpation into lawfull Possession) the Lawyers will not amend this Mistake. The best is, it matters not where good Statutes be made, so they be made; the Place being not essentiall unto them.

53. Many and good were the Laws enacted in this Parliament, besides the

Confirmation of those made in the Reign of King Edward the third.* 8.128 viz.* 8.129 That the manly and Martiall Exercise of Archery should be generally used. Second∣ly, a Statute was made against the multitude of Servants, great Lords keeping then little Armies in their Families, which soon after occasioned the Wars betwixt the Houses of York and Lancaster. And whereas it was the generall Complaint, that men were grown so vain and expensive in their Cloaths, that Servants were not to be known from their Masters, the Clergy from the Laiety, something was ordered for the Regulating of Apparell, the Wages of Labou∣rers, and removing the Staple.

54. We must not forget that in this Parliament a Statute was made also against Wanderers:* 8.130 and particularly against Scholars of both the Universities, that they should not go about without Licence from the Chancellour. Indeed I have ever beheld begging Scholars as the most improper Object of Charity; who must be vicious, or else cannot be necessitous to a Mendicant condition. But since I have revoked my Opinion, the Calamities of this Age falling so heavily on Scholars, that I am converted into a charitable conceit of such who beg the Charity of others.

Richard de Deerham,* 8.131 Chancellour.* 8.132

55. A strange Miracle is reported here to have hapned.* 8.133 Whilest the Au∣gustine Friers in a solemn Procession were carrying the Hoste about the Town, on a suddain it grew soa 8.134 heavy, that it made two of the strongest Friers puff, and sweat, and blow to support the same. It added to the Wonder, that, let any Lay-man put his Hands under it, and they felt no Weight at all. Thus this was a Roman, but no Catholick Miracle, as but partiall, and confined onely to the Cognizance of the Clergy; enough almost to make it suspected that they first feigned it, who onely felt it.

56. Surely it is not like unto Scripture-Miracles,* 8.135 which had all persons present Witnesses to the Truth thereof. Say not, Paul onely heard the Voice speaking to him from Heaven, which the rest of his Fellow-Travellers did not hear; because that Expresse was made particularly for his personall Conversion. Otherwise it will be hard to instance in Scripture, wherein a Miracle was not evident to all who were present thereat.

57. This reported Miracle was followed with a sad Mortality in the Town and University,* 8.136 proceeding from the Infection of the Aire, and that caused from the unclean keeping of the Streets. Indeed I read how the Master of Michael Hostle was convented before the Chancellour, and commanded either quickly to cleanse their Chanels, or quite to stop them up, as being in the publick Passage of the Students to the Schools and S^t. Maries, which sent forth such an offen∣sive Savour (the purest Brains are soonest subject to Infection) that many fell sick with the Noysomness thereof. And indeed the Shame and Guilt is great, when for the want of Sweeping the Streets the Inhabitants thereof are swept away with Infections. Now such the Malignity of this Disease, that presently it infected the Brain, so that instantly men ran raving mad, and, which was strange, sarved themselves to death, refusing to eate, or drink, save what was forced down their Throats with violence. What Number of Scholars and Towns-men died here of is uncertain, but sure they were not a few, the Distem∣per continuing for many Weeks together.

58. I doubt not but Oxford did grealy condole with Cambridge herein: the ra∣ther,* 8.137 because surely Cambridge did sadly sympathize with her Sister Oxford, when in the Reign of King Henry the seventh she was made desart & desolate by an Epidemicall Infection. This arose, saith theirb 8.138 Antiquary, ex stagnis & a∣quarum obicibus, from the stopping of Water-courses (and Oxford, I assure you, is well stored with them on her East & South side) so that the Town was wholy forsaken, till by the care of Richard Fox their Chancellour it slowly recovered the Inhabitants.

59. Now or about this time Iohna 8.139 Bromiard a Dominican,* 8.140 first bred in Oxford,* 8.141 came to Cambridge,* 8.142 and there became Professour of Divinity: sent thither (perchance) on Designe, to ferret out the Wicklivists, (to whom he was a professed Enemie;) though Ralph Spalding, a Carmelite, was the sole eminent Cantabrigian at this time suspected tob 8.143 favour their Opinions.

60. Note by the way, that Oxford was most fruitfull of Defenders and Sufferers for the Truth, from the coming of Wickliffe, till the rising of Luther; during which time Cambridge was but barren of famous Confessours. But Cambridge in the Reign of King Henry the eighth, affordedc 8.144 more Martyrs, and Witnesses of the Truth, whilst Oxford was more generally guilty of Super∣stition. Thus he who hath two fair Orchards, seldome wanteth Fruit; the one hitting, whilst the other faileth. And thus the God of Truth was alternately furnished with Champions, first of the one, then the other Vniversity; till both at last, (after the perfect Reformation) became the fruitfull Nurseries of Pro∣testant VVorthies, to the Envie and Admiration of all Christendome.

William Colvil,* 8.145 Chancellour.* 8.146

• Tho. Hadley
• Peter Skelton
  • Proctours.

61. It was usual for Apostate Preaching or Dominican Friars,* 8.147 being Fugi∣tives from forrain Parts, here surreptitiously to steal their Degrees: in fu∣ture prevention whereof, the King ordered, they should not commence in ei∣ther Universitie. He by his Writ also enjoynedd 8.148 the Sheriff of Cambridge∣shire, (in default of the Bayliffs and Townsmen) to assist the Chancellour, in re∣plessing Malefactours.

• Iohn Neckton,* 8.149 Chancellour.* 8.150
• William Colvil,* 8.151 Chancellour.* 8.152 Thomas Hougham, Proctour.
• Eudo,* 8.153 or Guido de Zouch,* 8.154 Chancellour. William Wimble, Proctour.

62. Iohn Fordham Bishop of Ely,* 8.155 well considering the State, Degree, and noble Birth of Eudo de Zouch, (being, as I collect it, younger Son to the first Lord Zouch of Haringworth in Northamptonshire, a younger Branch of most an∣cient Barons at Ashby de-la-Zouch in Leicestershire) would not exact Obedience of him, as of the former Chancellours. Indeed Fordham was herein more Court-like and civil to this Eudo, then Thomas Arundel, his Precessour Bishop of Ely, who (being nobly born himself, might be presumed more courteous to one of the like Extraction, yet) seventeen years since, viz 1379. took Obe∣dience of this Eudo then Chancellour, in all Formality. But some will say, Eudo had since acquired (though not better Rloud) more Gravity and Degrees, and therefore more Respect was due unto him.

63. But what now was indulged to Chancellour Zouch as a personall Favour,* 8.156 was six years after, 1402. granted generally to all his Successours, by the bounty of Pope Boniface the ninth; who by his Bull, ordered it, that the Chancellour of Cambridge needed not any further Confirmation from the Bishop of Ely, but that his Election by the University put him into Power to perform his Office.

SECTION IV.* 8.157* 8.158

ROULANDO LITTON in pago HARTFORDENSI Armigero.

PRimam Mundi Aetatem, Poetae dixerunt Auream; non ob Auri abundantiam, cujus ne mica tunc in usu, (cum Opes, malorum irritamenta, nondum effoderentur) sed ob summam illius Seculi Simplicitatem.

Quo quidem sensu, Vita Academica mihi vere aurea est censenda: cujus me meminisse juvat, cum nos olim in Collegio Sydneyano (Ego, sub auspitiis Doctoris Wardi; Tu, sub tutela Magistri Dugardi, 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉) Literis vacavimus.

At praeter hanc communem cum aliis Felici∣tatem, mihi peculiaris Honor obtigit, quem idem Cubiculum tibi sociavit, Notissimum enim illud, Noscitur è Socio: unde spero futu∣rum, ut Obscuritas mea inter Collegas, beneficio Contubernii tui, (tanquam notabili Indice) apud Posteros illustrabitur.

Richard Rilling field, Chancellour.

1. OVer into England about this time first came the Mystery of Printing;* 9.1* 9.2 but when first brought to Cambridge,* 9.3 it is uncertain. Onely I hope, I may without Offence report what I have read in the Oracle of oura 9.4 English Law: This Vniversity of Cambridge hath power to print within the same omnes and omnimodos Li∣bros; which the Vniversity of Oxford hath not.

2. True it is, it was a great while before Cambridge could find out the right knack of Printing; and therefore they preferred to employ Londoners therein. Thus I find a book of Robert Alyntons, called Sophistica principia, printed at

London by VVynand de VVord,* 9.5* 9.6 ad usum Cantabrigiensem, Anno 1510. But some seven yeares after, one Sibert, Vniversity-Printer, improved that Mystery to good Perfection, fairlya 9.7 setting forth the Book of Erasmus, deconscribendis Epistolis, the Authour then living in Cambridge, who may be presumed curious in the Impression of his Works. In the next Age Thomas Thomatius, Fellow of Kings, and Cambridge-Printer, (known by the Dictionary of his name) heightened Printing to higher degree; since exactly compleated by his Succes∣sours in that Office; witnesse the Cambridge Bible, of which none exacter or truer Edition in England.

3. This yeare the Vniversity was visited Thomas Arundel,* 9.8* 9.9 Arch-bishop of Canterbury,* 9.10 the first and last of his place, personally appearing in that Im∣ployment. We are therefore concerned to be the more punctuall in relating all Passages, and begin with his letter of Citation sent to the Chancellour, being Richard de Billingford, Master of Corpus Christi Colledge, though none par∣ticularly named.

b 10.1 THomas permissione, &c. dilecto Filio Cancellario Univer∣sitatis Cantabrigiae,* 10.2 Eliensis Dioeceseos, nostraeque Provinciae Can∣tuariensis, Salutem, &c. Quia nos in progressu Visitationis nostrae Metropoliticae in dicta Dioecesi exercendae, Vos & dictam Uni∣versitatem, annuente Domino, proponimus visitare; Vos tenore praesentium peremptorie citamus, & per vos omnes & singulos Doctores, & Magistros Regentes, & alias Personas quascunque praedictae Universitatis, qui nostrae Visitationi hujusmodi in∣teresse tenentur de consuetudine vel de jure, citari volumus; & mandamus, quod compareatis, vel compareant coram nobis in domo Congregationis Universitatis praedictae, decimo septimo die mensis Septembris proximi futuri, cum continuatione & pro∣rogatione dierum tunc sequentium, Visitationem nostram hu∣jusmodi juxta juris exigentiam subituri, facturique ulterius & re∣cepturi quod Canonicis convenit Institutis. Et quid seceritis in praemissis, nos dictis die & loco debite certificetis per literas vestras patentes, hunc tenorem, una cum nominibus & cogno∣minibus omnium & singulorum per vos in hac parte citatorum, in Schedula eisdem literis vestris annectenda, descriptis, ha∣bentes, sigillo vestro consignatas.

Datum in Manerio nostro de Lambeth, decimo octavo die Mensis Augusti, Anno Dom. 1401. & nostrae translationis Anno quinto.

Concordat cum Originali.

ROBERT. BLEWET, Notarius Publicus.

4. The same day severall letters were sent,* 10.3 one to every particular Colledge, as appeareth by the following Copy, directed to Trinity Hall, (singled out, it seemeth, by it self; whose Master, a Canonist, was presumed most knowing in such legall proceedings) which onely remaineth in the Register.

THomas, &c.* 11.1* 11.2 in Christo Filio, Gardiano sive Custodi Collegii Sanctae Trinitatis Cantabrigiae, Eliensis Dioeceseos, nostrae Cant••a∣riensis Provinciae, Salutem, &c. Quia nos in progressu Visita∣tionis nostrae Metropoliticae praedictae Dioeceseos, Vos & Colle∣gium vestrum in personis & rebus, annuente Domino, visitare in∣tendimus; tenore praesentium peremptorie vos citamus, & per vos omnes & singulos Consocios, & Scholares praedicti Collegii citare volumus, & mandamus, quod compareatis, & compareant coram nobis, aut Commissariis nostris, in Capella, sive domo Ca∣pitulari praedicti Collegii, decimo septimo die mensis Septembris proxime futuri, cum continuatione & prorogatione dierum tunc sequentium, Visitationem hanc juxta juris exigentiam subi∣turi, ulteriusque facturi & recepturi quod Canonicis convenit institutis. Et quid feceritis in praemissis, nos aut Commissarios hujusmodi dictis die & loco debite certificetis per vestras literas patentes, hunc tenorem, una cum nominibus & cognominibus omnium & singulorum Sociorum & Scholarium per vos in hac parte citatorum, in Schedula eisdem literis annectenda, descrip∣tis, habentes. Datum in Manerio nostro de Lambeth, decimo octavo die Mensis Augusti, Anno Domini 1401. & nostrae trans∣lationis Anno quinto.

Concordat cum Originali.

ROBERT. BLEWET, Notarius Publicus.

5. It plainly appears,* 11.3 this Visitation was kept 1401. by the expressed Date thereof. If this may not be believed (Figures being subject to mistake) of it self, it is confirmed with the Coincidence of Arundel's fifth year therein. This maketh me to believe my own Eyes, and a Notary's Hand, with the consent of Chronology, before the forrein Edition ofa 11.4 British Antiquities, setting this Visi∣tation later by four years, viz. 1409.

6. A word of the Occasion of this Visitation.* 11.5 VVilliam Courtney, Arundel's Predecessour, some years since, had visited the Vniversity of Oxford tam inb 11.6 Capite quam in Membris. Now that Cambridge should neither be elated, that it was above the Arch-bishops Power, nor dejected, that it was beneath his Care, but preserved in the same moderate temper with her Sister Oxford; Arundel now re∣solved to visit the same. The rather, because suspecting some VVicklivists, his professed Adversaries, to lurk therein.

7. At the time appointed,* 11.7 the Arch-bishop comes to Cambridge,* 11.8 in so stately an Equipage, that he almost daunted the Beholders: till the Students in Cambridge recovered themselves with a chearfull Consideration, that none of them were excluded (except by their own Unworthinesse) from a Possibility of the like Preferment; who, though short of him in Temporall Extraction, might by their Deserts in due time, equall his Spirituall Preferment.

8. Next day,* 11.9 the Chancellour,* 11.10 all the Heads of Houses, with all Doctours and Masters in the Inversity, appeared before his Grace in the Convocation∣house,

and there solemnly performed unto him their Canonical Obedience.* 11.11 Then the Arch-bishop addressed himself to his Work, proceeding to a strict enquiry of all persons and passages subjected to his Inspection.

9. He began with the Chancellour:* 11.12 whom he examined singly, secretly, & cum Silentio, on the following Articles.

• 1. Imprimis, Whether the Statutes and laudable Customes of the Vni∣versity be observed by all therein.
• 2. Item, whether there be any Scholars in the said Vniversity, which refuse to obey the Mandates and Admonitions of the Chancellour.
• 3. Item, Whether there be any disturbers of Peace and Vnity in the said Vniversity.
• 4. Item, whether the Common Chests with the Money therein, and Keyes thereunto belonging, be carefully kept.

Severall wel-disposed persons bestowed Summes of Money,* 11.13 and Chests to treasure them in, which generally took their names from the Donour thereof; or, (if more Contributers concurred therein) from the principall per∣son amongst them: which may thus (all extant at this Visitation) be reckoned up.

Chest.	Donour.	Summe.	Time.
a 11.14 Billing ford's	Richard de Billing∣ford	100 pounds	1400
Blide's	VVilliam de Blide	10 marks	—
Blondel's	Iohn de Blondel, Re∣ctour of Clifton	uncertain	—
St. Butolph's	Thomas of St. Bu∣tolph's	uncertain	—
Darlington's	Darlington	uncertain	—
b 11.15 Ely's	Iohn de Ely, Bishop of Norwich	100 marks	1320
Exceter's	Thomas Beauford, Duke of Exceter	uncertain	1401
Fen's	Fen	uncertain	—
Gotham's	VVilliam de Gotham, Chancellour	uncertain	1376
St. Iohn's	St. Iohn	uncertain	—
Ling's	c 11.16 Rich. Ling, Chan. of the University	uncertain	1352
Neele's	VValter Neele, Citi∣zen of London. Iohn Whithorn, Re∣ctour of Holsted.	100 pounds	1344
The Queens	Eleanour, Wife of Edward 1.	100 marks	1293
Ronbery's	Gilbert Ronbery	uncertain	—
St. Trinity's	VVilliam Baytman, Bishop of Ely	100 pounds	1348

This Money was a Bank for the Vniversity, out of which any Master of Arts (especially if an Vniversity Preacher) might, on Security given, borrow three

pounds gratis, for one, or more yeares. It seems at the time of this Visitation, the Stock in them was well husbanded, which since through Negligence is wholy lost; though Annual Cofferers are chosen, for Key-keepers of those Ca∣binets, whose Iewels are got away. But we return to the Chancellours exami∣nation.

• 5. Item, whether Masters, Bachelours, and Dectours, formally per∣forme their Exercises, and take their Degrees according to their Deserts.
• Item, whether there be any suspected of Lolardisme, or any other Hereticall Pravity.
  • We well understand his Language without an Interpreter, meaning such who maintain the Opinions of VVickliffe. These concealed themselves in Cambridge, the Lambs not daring to bleat when the VVolf was so near: yet some were detected now, and others after∣wards. For I impute it to the Influence of this Visitation, that Peter Herford Master of Arts, (probably Kinsman toa 11.17 Nicholas Herford, who so me. 20. yeares since, was condemned for the same Opinions in Ox∣ford) was ten years after Feb. 22. enjoyned an Abjuration of VVickliffe his Opinions in a full Congregation in the new Chappel.
• 7. Item, whether the Doctours dispute publickly in the Schools, how often, and when.
  • Vnderstand this of Doct ours Candidates. of else of Professours, ty'd by their Places to dispute. Otherwise Doctores liber•• sunto, was not a Statute as yet in force.
• 8. Item, whether the Number of Fellows be compleat in Halls and Colledges, according to the will of the Founders.
  • This concerned not such Colledges which in this Age had Statutes of Diminution, to abate their Fellow•• 〈◊〉〈◊〉 proportion to the decrease of their Revenues, according to the dis••••••••on of their Masters.
• 9. Item, whether any Scholars be defamed for any notorious Crime, or do not profit in their Studies, or 〈◊〉〈◊〉 others from profiting therein.
• 10. Item, how the Vniversity is governed in Victuals or any Necessaries.

10. To these Interrogatories the Chancellour made his particular Answer: and after him, the other Doctours were examined successively and secretly; their Depositions being solemnly recorded in a ••••gister in the Presence of the Arch-bishop.

11. Now although the Arch-bishop pers••nel•••• visited the collective Body of the Vniversity,* 11.18 in the Congregation, or kegent-〈◊〉〈◊〉; it was beneath his Dignity to descend to each particular Foundation. For which purpose he sufficiently deputed certain Commissioners, who severally surveyed every Colledge, and began (saith the Record) with the Colledge of the Holy Trinity, called Trinity Hall at this day.

12. But why was this Hall first visited?* 11.19 It was not for the Seniority thereof, being the youngest save one [Gonvill Hall] in Cambridge. Was it out of re∣spect to the Name, the Holy Trinity, to whom it was dedicated? Or because the Commissioners (presumed to be Canonists) preferred their own Faculty, as studied in the Colledge? Or was it by Casualty, the first they came to, as nearest their Lodging? But the Nut is not worth the cracking.

13. The Guardian of this Colledge (so called in the Record) appeared before the Commissioners;* 11.20 whom by proportion of time we collect to be Robert Branch, Licentiate in the Laws. He pleaded for himself, that in Obedience to the Arch-bishops Mandates, he had summoned all the Fellows and Scholars of his Colledge to appear accordingly, being within the Province of Canterbury.

14. Adding moreover, caeteros autem Socios & Scholares dicti Collegii,* 11.21 ab eo∣dem Collegto tunc & nunc absentes, & in diversis remotis partibus, etiam extra dictam ••rovinciam agentes, non citavi, ne praemunivi, prout ne•• potui quovis modo.

15. Herein we may observe first,* 11.22 that the Fellows of this House kept their places, though travelling in forrein parts; probably to perfect themselves in Ca∣non and Civil Law. Secondly, that his answer was well resented, finding nothing in the Records returned in dislike thereof.

16. Hence the Commissioners stept into the next Colledge of Clare Hall,* 11.23 and visited it, in Capella ejusdem Collegii, saith the Record. Wherefore when Doctor Cajus telleth us thata 11.24 Sacellum additum in hujus Aulae Complementum, An. 1535. he is not thus to be understood, as if Clare Hall was without a Chappel untill that year; but that their Chappel (probably decayed with Age, or some Casualty) was in this year rebuilt, and added thereunto.

17. Then they visited the Colledge of the Annunciation of the Blessed Mary (now commonly called Corpus-Christi Colledge) in the chappel thereof,* 11.25 viz. in the place which now is the Chancell of Bennet Church.

18. Hence they advanced to the White Canons over against Peter-House, where the Name remaineth at this day,* 11.26 whom they visited in their Church (now buried in it's Church-yard, and the Church-yard in Oblivion) observing all solemn Formalities.

19. Let a wiser man satisfie the Reader, why no other Convents in Cam∣bridge were visited by the Arch-bishop. Had not the VVhite Friars [the Car∣melites] as much need of scouring, as the VVhite Canons? Were not Spots to be found as well in Coules of other Colours, black and gray, Benedictines and Franciscans? It is hard to conceive these Friars too high to be reached by the Le∣gative power of the Arch-bishop, though these last Orders had the largest Privi∣leges conferred up on them by the Pope.

20. It was now but crossing the Street to Peter-House:* 11.27 but it being late, and the Commissioners well wearied, they returned and reposed themselves in their Lodgings.* 11.28 The day following was all Vacation with them, we finding nothing by them performed; probably either because the Lords-Day, or because taken up in Entertainments.

21. Next day the Commissioners visited the Priory of S^t.* 11.29* 11.30 Radegund, in the Chapter-House thereof: where the Prioresse, (as the Record calleth her) and the Nuns present their severall Obedience; whose Examinations and the Deposi∣tions were entred into a Register for that purpose. We charitably presume them chaster at this time, then they appeared afterwards, when turned out for their Incontinencie, and their House turned into Iesus Colledge.

22. In the afternoon they made quick dispatch (Supper being provided for the Arch-bishop at Ely) visiting Michael-House,* 11.31 S^t. Iohns Hospitall of Re∣gubars (since translated into S^t. Iohns Colledge) Peters Colledge, and Pembrook Hall, in their severall Chappels: and then his Grace took his journey towards Ely, where he was well welcomed by Iohn Fordham the Bishop thereof.

23. Some will wonder,* 11.32 no mention in this visitation of Gonvil Hall, (the Pusnie House in Cambridge) as if so late and little, that the Commissioners did oversee it: More will admire at the Omission of Kings Hall (the largest, and richest Foundation in Cambridge) enough to make some suspect, that Royall Foundation subjected onely to the immediate visiting of the King their Patron.

24. As for Hostles,* 11.33 the wonder is not so great, why those Commissioners stoop∣ed not down to visite them. First, because Dependent Hostles were, no doubt, visited in and under those Colledges to which they did relate. Absolute Hostles, who stood by themselves, being all of them un-endowed, by consequence, had no considerable Statutes, the breach whereof was the proper Subject of this Visitation. Besides, the Graduates therein may be presumed for their Personall Demeanours, visited in the Collective Body of the Vniversity.

25. But when this Visitation was ended, it was but begun in effect, seeing such Faults which on examination were discovered therein, were remitted to the Arch-bishop his Reformation at his own leasure; as one of hisb 11.34 Successours in

the See (but of a different Religion) hath informed us.* 11.35 Yet no great matter of Moment appears in his Register (save the augmentation of the Commons of Trinity Hall, whereof before) which I have carefully perused by the courteous leave of Master Sherman of Croyden, the Register of them, to whose Kindnesse I am much indebted; for may my Candle go out in a stench, when I will not confesse whence I have lighted it.

26. Some will say,* 11.36 Where were now the Priviledges of the Pope, exempting Cambridge from Archiepiscopall Iurisdiction? I conceive they are even put up in the same Chest with Oxford Priviledges, (pretending to as great Immunities:) I mean, that the Validity of them both, though not cancelled, was suspended for the present. If it be true, that the Legate de Latere hath in some cases equall power with the Pope, which he represents; and if it be true, which some bold Canonists averre, that none may say to the Pope, Cur ita facis? it was not safe for any in that Age to dispute the power of Thomas Arundel.

27. But possibly the Vniversities willingly waved their Papal Priviledges:* 11.37 and if so, injuria non fit volentibus. I find something sounding this way, how the Scholars were aggrieved, that the supreme Power being fixed in their Chancellour, there lay no Appeal from Him, (when injurious) save to the Pope alone. Where∣fore the Students,a 11.38 that they might have a nearer and cheaper redresse, desired to be eased of their burdensome Immunities, and submitted themselves to Archiepiscopal Visitation.

Richard de Deerham, Chancellour.

28. This year a strange Accident (if true) happened;* 11.39* 11.40* 11.41 and take it as an Oxford b 11.42 Antiquary is pleased to relate it unto us. One Iohn Argentine, a Scholar of Oxford, came and challenged the whole Vniversity of Cambridge to dispute with him; as is reported in William of VVorcester, the Trumpeter, it seems, to this doubty Champion. I can say little to the matter, onely this: As for VVil∣liam VVorcester's avouching his Acts, he appeared neither in Bale nor Pits their Catalogues of illustrious Authours; onely the later hardly recovereth him in is Appendix, (confessing himself ignorant of the Age he lived in) not men∣tioning the title of the Book cited by the Antiquary, by whom the Atchieve∣ments of this Argentine, (though no doubt in themselves very whole and in∣ture) are but lamely delivered, according to the Tenour ensuing.

29. First,* 11.43 Master Twine saith of him; Ausus erat solus— he alone challenged to dispute with all Cambridge. Which might be true; and still as true of him as of Phaeton,—Magnis tamen excidit ausis. But he proceeds to tell us, that his Performances herein may easily be under∣stood out ofc 11.44 VVilliam Worcester, in whom thus it is written:

Actus Magistri Johannis Argentin publice habitus in Vniversitate Canta∣brigiae, contra omnes Regentes Hujus Vniversitatis, quoad oppositiones, in Hnno Christi 1407.

The Act of Iohn Argentyn pub∣lickly kept in the University of Cam∣bridge, against all the Regents of This University, as to Oppositions, Anno 1407.

Let froward Spirits, who delight in contesting, cavil at the doubtfulnesse of the Pronoun, hujus Vniversitatis, which might relate to the Vniversity of Oxford, where Master Twine met with the Manuscript of this VVilliam VVorce∣ster: And then the sense will be, that Iohn Argentine being a Cambridge-man, (of which name a worshipfull Family then flourished atd 11.45 Horsheth within ten miles of Cambridge) did in Cambridge keep an Act in Opposition to all Oxford∣men, who commonly at the Commencement repair thither. I say, let such as de∣light in cavilling, turn the Tables by this sleight; whilst I can willingly allow Ar∣gentine an Oxonian, and his daring Act kept at Cambridge. Only I add, that the words of VVorcester barely import the Boldness of his Challenge, no Bravery of his Conquest; not acquainting us with any great Applause ensuing thereupon.

30. Having done with the Prose,* 11.46* 11.47* 11.48 Master Twine proceeds to the Poetry of this performance: whose words are these.

Tum ipsius Cantiones subjungit, cum hoc Exordio. Neu sis turba Regens nostros tacitura per annos. et hoc quoque Epilogo. Et velit huc conferre pedem sacra turba regentum, Vt fer at an motis sociem bene carmina nervis. Haec Gulielmus Worcestrensis.

Still we are in the twi-light, it being again questionable, to whom the pronoun, ipsius, doth relate. If to Argentine, he was both the Achilles and Homer of his own praise; and then the lesse credit is to be given to his own Relation. But if ipsius (which is more proper and probable) referres to VVilliam VVorcester, I wonder that Master Twine (priviledged no doubt to peruse the whole Poem) gives us onely the Beginning and End thereof, or, if you will, the Prologue and Epilogue of this Tragi-Comedy. It leaveth it suspitious that the in∣termediate Verses had no great matters of moment of this Champion his per∣formance, because passed over in Silence. But I will not blast his victorious Bayes. Let Argentine be challenger, combatant and conquerour; sure I am, when he came to Cambridge, he left many behind him at Oxford of more learning, who did smile at, and modesty, who did blush for his bold undertaking. Onely I wonder that this Scholar-Errant, after his return from his great adventures, was not wedded to some fair Lady, I mean, that he got no great preferment; I never after finding this man, so much meriting, advanced in Church or Com∣mon-wealth. But enough of this great Champion, his bare memory being able to affright my single self, who, when alive, durst challenge an whole Vniversity.

Eudo de Zouch, third time Chancellour.* 11.49* 11.50 Richard de Billingsford, Chancellour.* 11.51* 11.52

31. He obtained many Priviledges for the Vniversity.* 11.53 Hea 11.54 was sent from the King, with the Bishop of Ely, and Chancellour of Oxford, to Rome, to tell the two Popes striving for the Place, that except one would yield, England would acknowledge obedience to neither. In Billingsford's absence Friar Tho. Ashwell is called President of the Vniversity. A statute this year was made for wearing Hoods, either of Budge or Lambs-kin,

Steven de Scroope,* 11.55* 11.56 Doctour of Law, Chancellour.

Iohn de Riken d g p ale,* 11.57* 11.58 (so many wayes his name is written) Chancellour. He was afterward Bishop of Chichester.

Henry Stockton,* 11.59* 11.60 Vice-Chancell. Thomas Ferkhill Thomas Markant Proctours.

32. The Chancellours of Cambridge being lately either persons of noble birth or great Employment,* 11.61 whose occasions often caused their absence; it was fashionable henceforward to substitute Vice-Chancellours in their room.

33. Thomas Markant the ••unior Proctor was Fellow of Peter-House,* 11.62 and a great lover of Antiquity: he gave a Book to the University, of his own Collection, concerning the Priviledges thereof. This, though by the Will of the Donour carefully kept in a lock'd Chest, was lost by negligence, or purloyned by disho∣nesty, till falling into the hands of Master Robert Hare that great Antiquary, it was restored to the University.

34. Since it hath been lost again,* 11.63 when Master Matthew VVren, since Bi∣shop of Ely, casually going into Sussex, found it in a Friends house, and (being a great preserver of ancient Monuments) carefully procured the so∣lemn

restitution thereof.* 11.64* 11.65 But who can stay, that which will away? I am informed it is lost again: which third Relapse I suspect mortall; that the Book will never be recovered to the University.

35. A difference hapning betwixt the University and the City of London,* 11.66 about the oversight of Victuals, Measures, and Weights, in Sturbridge-fair, thea 11.67 care of all three, pendente lite, was referred to Sir VVilliam Asenhull Knight, high Sheriff of Cambridge-shire. I find not the issue of the Contest.

36 This Sturbridge-fair is so called from Stur, a little Rivolet (on both sides whereof it is kept) on the East of Cambridge, whereof this Original is reported. A Clothier of Kendale, a Townb 11.68 charactered to be Lanificii gloria, & industria prae∣cellens, casually wetting his Cloath in that water in his passage to London, ex∣posed it there to sail, on cheap termes, as the worse for the wetting; and yet it seems saved by the bargain. Next year he returned again, with some other of his Towns-men, profering drier and dearer Cloath to be sold: so that with∣in few years, hither came a Confluence of Buyers, Sellers, and Lookers on, which are the three Principles of a Fair. In Memoriall whereof, Kendale-men challenge some priviledge in that place, annually chusing one of the Town to be Chief, before whom an antick Sword was carried with some mirthfull Solemnities; disused of late, since these sad times, which put mens minds into more serious Imployment.

37. It is at this day the most plentifull of Wares in all England,* 11.69 (most Fairs in other places being but Markets in comparison thereof;) being an Am∣phibion, as well going on Ground, as swimming by Water, by the benefit of a navigable River. Nothing else have I to observe hereof, save that, in the last year of Queen Mary, the Vniversity necessitated for Money, were about to con∣tract with the Towns-men, for a small Sum to sell unto them all the Priviledges in that Fair; had not Doctorc 11.70 Robert Brassey, Provost of Kings, by the stout de∣nying of his consent, preserved the same to the Vniversity.

38. A Synod being kept at London, Robert Gilbert, VVarden of Merton Col∣ledge, Doctor of Divinity, in the behalf of Oxford; and Thomas Kington, Doctor of Law, Advocate of the Arches, in the behalf ofd 11.71 Cambridge, made two elo∣quent Orations, that the worth of Scholars in the Vniversity might be rewarded, and preferment proportioned to their Deserts. Hereupon it was ordered, that the Patrons of vacant Benefices should bestow them hereafter on such as were Graduated in the Vniversity, Gradus & Professionis ratione juxta Beneficiorum census & valores habita. So that the best and most Livings, should be col∣lated on those of the best and highest Degrees.

39. Doctor Kington returning to Cambridge,* 11.72 instead of Thanks (which he might justly have expected, for his successfull industry) found that the favour he procured was not accepted of. The Regent-Masters in the Congregation, out of theire 11.73 Youthfull Rashnesse, rejected the kindness merely out of Spleen and Spite, because the Doctors would be served with the first and best Livings, and the Refues onely fall to their share.

Iohn Riken	d	ale,* 11.74* 11.75 Chancellour.
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40. The Regent-Masters being grown older and wiser,* 11.76 were perswaded to accept the profer, sending their thanks by the Chancellour to another Synod now kept at London. And now when the bestowing of Benefices on Vniversity∣men was clearly concluded; thef 11.77 unlearned Friars (whose interest herein was much concerned) mainly stickled against it, untill by the Kings interposing they were made to desist. The same year it was ordered in Parliament, that none should practiseg 11.78 Physick or Surgery, except approved on by one of the Vniversities.* 11.79* 11.80

Thomas de Cobham,* 11.81* 11.82 Chancellour.

Robert Fitzhugh Master of Kings Hall, Chancellour, afterward Bishop of London.* 11.83

Marmaduke Lumley,* 11.84* 11.85* 11.86* 11.87* 11.88* 11.89* 11.90* 11.91 Chancellour, afterwards Bishop of Lincoln.

VVilliam VVimble, Chancellour.

Iohn Holebroke, Chancellour.

41. Difference arising betwixt the Vniversity,* 11.92 and Philip Morgan Bishop of Ely, Pope Martine the fifth, at the instance of the Vniversity, appointed the Prior of Barnwell, and Iohn Deeping Canon of Lincoln, his Delegates to enquire of the Priviledges of the Vniversity.

42. The Prior undertook the whole businesse,* 11.93 examined seven wit∣nesses, all Aged (some past threescore and ten,) and perused all Papal Bulls, Priviledges and Charters: wherein he found that the Chancellours of Cam∣bridge have alla 11.94 Ecclesiasticall Iurisdiction (viz. Excommunication and suspen∣sion) over Scholars and their servants, probates of VVills, granting of Admi∣nistration, and taking their accounts; the aged witnesses deposing it on their own sight and knowledge.

43. This being returned by the Prior,* 11.95 Pope Martine pronounced his sen¦tence, wherein he declareth, that the Vniversity, time out of mind, was in the Possession, use, and exercise, of Ecclesiasticall and spirituall Iurisdiction, without any disquieting of Arch-bishops, Bishops, or their Officers: and for the time to come he confirmed theirb 11.96 Immunities, which his Successour, Eu∣genius the fourth, re-confirmed unto them. This strengthens our former Conjecture, that the Vniversity willingly receded from their own Priviledges in Arundel's visitation.

VVilliam Lassells,* 11.97* 11.98 Chancellour.

Richard Caudrey,* 11.99* 11.100 Chancellour.

Iohn de Langton,* 11.101* 11.102 Chancellour.

44. Richard Duke of York was at this time Earle of Cambridge:* 11.103 the last that ware that Honour for many years, in whose death it was extinct. And now let the Reader at one view behold the great Persons dignified with the Earle∣dome of Cambridge.

Scotch Kings.	Germane Princes.	English Dukes.
1. David. 2. Henry. 3. Malcolm.	4. Iohn Earle of Henault. 5. VVilliam Mar∣ques of Iuliers.	6. Edmond of Lang∣ly fifth Son to Ed∣ward the third. 7. Edward his Son. 8. Richard Duke of York his Brother, Father to King Edward the 4th.

No City, Town, or place in England was ever honoured with so many and great persons as Cambridge was; whose Earledome, sleeping for al∣most two hundred yeares, was at last conferred by King Iames on the royally∣extracted Marques Hamilton; whereof in due place.

45. About this time the many Chests of Money (formerly well filled,* 11.104 and worthily employed for the good of the University and eminent Scholars therein) were squandered away, and embezeled to private mens profit. I can∣not particularize in their names, nor charge any single person: but it appeared too plainly, that of 14. or 15. Chests, not four were left, and the summes in them inconsiderable; so that Cambridge never recovered her Bank, nor re∣cruited

her Chests to the former proportion.* 11.105 Yet afterwards she met with two good Benefactours,* 11.106 the one Thomas Bourchier,* 11.107 Arch-bishop of Canter∣bury, who bestowed on her an hundred pounds; the other the Lady Elizabeth Cleere, Dutchesse of Norfolk, which put the Vniversity in stock again, be∣stowing no lesse then a thousand Marks at severall times on the publick Treasury; though within few yeares little was left thereof.

46. I know it is pleaded,* 11.108 that the expensive Suites of the University against the Towns-men in the Reigns of King Henry the seventh and King Henry the eighth, much exhausted their Coffers. But when all is audited, a strong suspition still remaines on some in publick employment, of unjust dealing. Sure it is, in the Reign of King Edward the sixth the Treasury was so empty, it wanted wherewith to defray necessary and ordinary Expences.

SECTION V.* 11.109

RADULPHO FREEMAN,* 12.1 in Comitatu Hertfordensi Armigero.

SOlon interrogatus à Croeso Regum opulentissimo,* 12.2 quem ille mortalium agnosceret Beatissimum, Tellum quendam Atheniensem civem privatum no∣minavit. Huic res nec augusta, nec angusta; cum inter Invidiam & Inoptam pari fere distantia col∣locaretur.

Si Solon nunc in vivis, Te faelicissimis hujus Seculi annumeraret, cui Mens composita, Cor∣pus (licet tenue) integrum, Domus elegans, Supellex nitida, Patrimonium satis amplum, Soboles numerosa ac ingenua.

Nec nimiis Titulis tumescis, necte Obscuri∣tas premit, cui talis obtigit Conditio, qua me∣lior haud facile fingi potest.

Quod si tibi suppetat hora succisiva, quae non sit fraudi serioribus tuis Negociis, perlegas, quae∣so, hanc Historiae meae portiunculam, cujus pars majuscula in Collegio Regali describendo consu∣mitur; in quo (ut accepi) tu olim Litteris incu∣buisti.

ABout this time,* 12.3 (for I cannot attain the certain year) some considerable persons of our Nation un∣dertook the draining of the Fennes near to Cam∣bridge.* 12.4 They wanted not Dutchmen out of the Low-Countries to assist them,* 12.5 (where each Pea∣sant is born a Pioneer) and vast summes were ex∣pended in making of Ditches, and Banks, impre∣gnable (as conceived) against all assaults of Inun∣dation.

2. But in the next (being a wet,* 12.6 & Windy) Win∣ter, down comes the Baliffe of Bedford (so the Country-people commonly call the overflowing of the River Ouse) attended, like a person of his quality, with many servants, (the accession of tributary Brooks) and breaks down all their paper-banks, as not water-shot-free, reducing all to the former condition.

3. This Accident put the VVits of that,* 12.7 and succeeding Ages, upon the dispute of the feacibility of the design: and let us summe up the Arguments against and for this undertaking.

1. Argument.	1. Answer.
Some objected, that God saith to the water,a 12.8 hitherto thou shall come and no further: it is therefore a Trespasse on the Divine Prerogative, for Man to presume to give other Bounds to the Water, then what God hath appointed. Even the heathen b 12.9 man was so Christian, as to say, Re∣bus divinitus constitutis manus non est injicienda.	The Argument holdeth in applica∣tion to the Ocean, which is a VVild-Horse, only to the broak, back'd, and bridled by him, who is the Maker thereof. But it is a false and a lazy principle, if applied to Fresh-Waters, from which humane Industrie may, and hath rescued many conside∣rable parcels of ground.
2. Argument.	2. Answer.
Many have attempted, but not effected it. None ever wrastled with it, but it gave them a foyl, if not a fall, to the bruising, if not breaking of their Backs. Many have burnt their fingers in these waters, and instead of drain∣ing the ••ennes, emptied their own estates. It hath bin almost as unsuc∣ces: full, as the letting of the Red into the Midland-Sea, to the Kings of Egypt, who endeavoured it.	Many mens undertaking thereof, in∣sinuates the possibility of the pro∣ject. Otherwise it is unlikely so many discreet persons would befool themselves in seeking what is not to be found. The failing is not in the unfeacibility of the Design; but in the accidentall defaults of the Vnder∣takers, wanting either Heads, discre∣tion, or hearts, resolution, or hands, assistants, or purses, performance of pay to people imployed therein.
3. Argument.	3. Answer.
Morton Bishop of Ely, (one of the wealthiest who ever sate in that See) almost wasted his estate, by cutting a water-passage, (known by the name of the New Leam) & welnigh beggered himself, in hope to en∣rich his Town of VVisbich with trading thereby.	It is confessed a Burden too heavy for the back of any single person, how great soever. And therefore it calls for a Corporation of Wise and wealthy persons to undertake the same.
4. Argument.	4. Answer.
An Alderman of Cambridge (choser a Burgesse in Parliament) affirmed the Fennes to be like a crust of bread swimming in a dish of water. So that under eight or ten soot earth, it is nothing but mere water. In pos∣sible therefore the draining thereof, if surrounded by that liquid element both above and beneath.	Interest betrayed his judgement to an evident errour. And his brains seemed rather to swim instead of this f••oting ••arth. For such as have scunded (as I may say) the depth of that ground, find it to be terrafir∣ma, and no doubt as solid to the Center, as any other earth in En∣gland.
5. Argument.	5. Answer.
The River Grant or Cam (call it as you please) running by Cambridge, will have it's stream dried up by the draining of the Fennes. now as Cambridge is concerned in it's Ri∣ver;

so that whole County, yea this whole Kingdome is concerned in Cambridge. No reason therefore that private mens particular Profit should be preferred before an Vni∣versal good, or good of an Vniversity.

It is granted, the water by Cambridge kindles and keeps in the Fire therein. No hope of sufficient fuel on rea∣sonable rates, except care be take•• for preserving the River Navigable,

which may be done, and the Fennes drained neverthelesse. To take a∣way the Thief, is no Wasting, or Weakning to the Wiek of the Candle. Assurance may be given, that no damage shall redound to the Stream of Grant, by stopping other super∣fluous waters.
6. Argument.	6. Answer.
The Fennes preserved in their pre∣sent property, afford great plenty and variety of Fish and Fowl, which here have their Seminaries & Nur∣series; which will be destroyed on the draining thereof; so that none will be had, but at excessive prices.	A large first, makes recompence for the shorter second Course at any mans Table. And who will not preferre a tame Sheep, before a Wild Duck, a good fat Oxe, before a well-grown Eele?
7. Argument.	7. Answer.
The Fennes afford plenty of Sedge, Turfe, and Reed; the want where∣of will be found, if their nature be altered.	The commodities are inconside∣rable to ballance the profit of good Grass & Grain, which those grounds if drained would produce. He can∣not complain of wrong, who hath a suit of Buckram taken from him, and one of Velvet given in lieu thereof. Besides, provision may be∣made, that a sufficiency of such Ware-trash may still be preserved.
8. Argument.	8. Answer.
Many thousands of poor people are maintained by fishing and fouling in the Fennes, which will all be at a losse of Livelihood, if their Barns be burnt, that is, if the Fennes be drai∣ned.	It is confest that many whose hands are becrampt with Laziness, live (and onely live, as never gaining any e∣states) by that employment. But such, if the Fennes were drained, would quit their Idleness, and be∣take themselves to more lucrative Manufactures.
9. Argument.	9. Answer.
Grant the Fennes drained with great difficulty, they will quickly revert to their old condition, like to the a 12.10 Pontine Marishes in Italy. This dis∣ease of the Dropsy (if aqua super cu∣tem, as well as intercutis, may be so called) will return to the Fennes a∣gain.	If a Patient perfectly cured, will be carelesse of his Health, none will pitty his Relapse. Moderate cost with constant care, will easily preserve what is drained; the Low-Coun∣tries affording many proofs thereof.
10. Argument.	10. Answer.
Grant them drained, and so continu∣ing; as now the great Fishes therein prey on the lesse, so then Wealthy men would devour the poorer sort

of people, Injurious partage would follow upon the enclosures, and rich men (to make room for them∣selves,) would justle the poor peo∣ple out of their Commons.

Oppression is not essentiall either to draining or inclosing, though too often a concomitant of both. Order may be taken by Commissioners of

quality impowered for that purpose, that such a Proportion of Commons may be alloted to the Poor, that all private persons may be pleased, and an advance accrew thereby to the Common-Wealth.

However, the Generality of people in that Age was possessed with a firm Opinion, the project was utterly impossible to be brought to passe.

4. But the best Argument to prove that a thing may be done, is actually to do it.* 12.11 The Vndertakers in our present Age, have happily lost their first name, in a far better, of Performers; and of late the Fennes nigh Cambridge have been adjudicated drained, and so are probable to con∣tinue.

5. Very great was the ingenuitie,* 12.12 industrie (the eyes and hands of all grand designs) and expence in this action. For the River Ouse, formerly lazily loitering in it's idle intercourses with other Rivers, is now sent the nearest way (through a passage cut by admirable art) to do it's Errand to the German Ocean.

6. I confesse Cambridge ever looked on the draining of the Fennes with a jealous eye,* 12.13 as a project like to prove prejudiciall unto them. And with∣in my memory, an eminent Preacher made a smart Sermon before the Iudges of the Assizes on this Text—Leta 12.14 judgement run down as waters, and righteousnesse as a mighty stream. Wherein he had many tart refle∣ctions on the draining of the Fennes, inciting the Iudges to be tender of the University so much concerned therein. But it seems Cambridge was then more frighted, then since it hath been hurt, now the project is ef∣fected.

7. The chiefest complaint I hear of is this, that the Countrey there∣about is now subject to a new drowning,* 12.15 even to a deluge and inundation of plenty, all commodities being grown so cheap therein. So hard it is to please froward spirits, either full of fasting.

8. Here even a serious body cannot but smile at their conceit,* 12.16 who so confidently have reported and believed that the late Drought these last three yeares proceeded from the draining of the Fennes. As if the Sun arising in those Eastern Counties, were offended that he was disappoin∣ted of his Mornings-draught, (which he formerly had out of the Fennes) and now wanteth Vapours, the materials of Rain, whereof those moist grounds afforded him plenty before.

9. A jejune and narrow conceit:* 12.17 as if the Cockle-shel of Fen-waters were considerable to quench the thirst of the Sun, who hath the Ger∣man Ocean to carouse in at pleasure. Besides, their fond fancy is con∣futed by the wetness of this last Summer, affording rain enough and too much.

10. As Cambridge-shire hath gotten more Earth,* 12.18 so hath it gained better Aire by the draining of the Fennes. And Cambridge it self may soon be sensible of this perfective alteration. Indeed Athens (the staple of ancient Learning) was seated in a Morase or Fenny place, (and so Pisa an Academie in Italy:) and the Grossness of the Air is conceived by some, to quicken their wits, and strengthen their memories. However, a pure Aire in all impartiall judgements, is to be preferred for Students to reside in.

11. Henriea 12.19 the sixth,* 12.20 a pious and milde Prince (one of a better soul than spirit) erected a small Colledge for a Rector and twelve Scholars in and about the places where Augustines Hostle,* 12.21 Gods House, and the Church of St. Nicolas formerly stood;* 12.22 being one motive that he dedicated this his foun∣dation to the honour of St. Nicolas, on whose day also he was born.

12. William Bingham,* 12.23 Rector of St. John Zacharie's in London,* 12.24 sensible of the great want of Grammarians in England in that age, founded a little Hostle (contiguous to King Henrie his Colledge) to be governed by a Procter,b 12.25 and twenty five Scholars, all to be (not Boys, learning the Rules, but) Men stu∣dying the criticisms of Grammar: and he is no Grammariam, who knoweth not Grammaticus (in that age especially) to be an essential Member of an Universitie.

13. But the year after Bingham his small Hostle was swallowed up in the Kings foundation (not as Ahab's Palace ate up Naboth's Vineyard,* 12.26 but) by the full and free consent of the aforesaid Bingham,* 12.27 surrendring it up into the hands of the King,* 12.28 for the improving and perfecting thereof. Whereupon the King uniting and enlarging them both with the addition of the Church of St. John Zacharie, then belonging to Trinitie Hall (in lieu whereof, he who would doe hurt to none, good to all, gave to that Hall the patronage of St. Edwards in Cambridge) founded one fair Colledge, for one Provost, seventy Fellows and Scholars, three Chaplains, six Clerks, sixteen Choristers, and a Master over them, sixteen officers of the foundation, besides twelve Ser∣vitors to the senior Fellows, and six poor Scholars, amounting in all to an hundred and fourty.

14. The Chappel in this Colledge is one of the ••arest fabricks in Chri∣stendom,* 12.29 wherein the stone-work, wood-work, and glass-work contend, which most deserve admiration. Yet the first generally carieth away the credit (as being a Stone-henge indeed) so geometrically contrived, that vo∣luminous stones mutually support themselves in t••e arched roof, as if Art had made them to forget Nature, and weaned them from their fondness to descend to their center. And yet, though there be so much of Minerva, there is nothing of Arachne in this building: I mean, not a spider appearing, or cob∣web to be seen on the (Irish-wood or Cedar) beams thereof. No wonder then, if this Chappel, so rare a structure, was the work of three succeeding Kings; Henrie the sixth, who founded; the seventh, who fathered; the eighth, who finished it. The whole Colledge was intended conformable to the Chappel, but the untimely death (or rather deposing) of King Henrie the sixth, hindred the same. Thus foundations partake of their Founders interest, and flourish or fade together. Yea, that mean quadrant (now almost all the Colledge extant at this day) was at first designed onely for the Cho∣risters.

15. But the honour of Athens lyeth not in her Walls,* 12.30 but in the worth of her Citizens. Building may give lustre, but Learning life to a Colledge; wherein we congratulate the happiness of this foundation. Indeed no Col∣ledge can continue in a constant level of Learning, but will have its alternate depression and elevations: but in th••s we may observe a good tenor of able men in all faculties, as indeed a good Artist is left-handed to no profession. See here their Catalogue, wherein such persons reducible to two or more columnes, to avoid repetition, are entred in that capacitie, wherein I conceive them to be most eminent.

Provosts.* 12.31	Benefactors.* 12.32	Bishops.
1 William Millington, ele∣cted anno 1443. from Clare-Hall, whither, af∣ter three years, he was re∣manded, for his factious endeavoring to prefer his Countrimen of Yorkshire. 2 John Chedworth, who con∣tinued six yeers. 3 Rich Woodlark, D. D. foun∣der of Katherine Hall. 4 Walter Field, D. D. elected 1479. continued 20 years. 5 John Dogget, D. C. L. Chan∣cel•••• of Sarum, elected 1499, and remained so two years. 6 John Argentine, D. P. and D. (He gave the Coll. a fair Bason and Ewer of silver, wth other plate, yet in the use & custody of the Provost) elected 1501. and remained six years. 7 Rich. Hutton, D. C. L. ele∣cted 1507. continued two years. 8 Rob. Hacomblen, D. D. ele∣cted 1509 & remained 19 years. He wrote Cōments on Aristotles Ethicks. 9 Edward Fox, afterward BP. of Heref. elected 1528 and continued ten years. 10 George Day, afterward Bishop of Chichester, ele∣cted 1528. and continued ten years. 11 Sir John Cheek (of St. Johns in Cambridge) cho∣sen by Mandate 1548. sate five years. 12 Rich. Atkinson, D. D. elected 1553. so remain∣ed three years. 13 Rob. Brassey, chosen 1556. and so remained 2 years. 14 Philip Barker, chosen 1558. sate twelve years. 15 Roger Goad, a grave and reverend Divine, of whom much hereafter, elected 1570. and remained Pro∣vost fourty years. He gave the Rectorie of Milton in Cambridgeshire to the Colledge. 16 Fog Newton, D. D. cho∣sen 1610. sate two years. 17 Will. Smith, chosen 1612. two years. 18 Sam. Collins, chosen 1615. of whom hereafter.	1 Will. Towne, Fellow, gave four pounds for ever, for a salarie to a Minister. 2 John Plentith, Fellow, gave one hundred and sixtie Marks. 3 Will. Wiche, Fellow, gave many of his Books to, &c. 4 Will. Skelton, D. P. Fel∣low, gave all his Books to the Librarie. 5 Nic. West, when Scholar of this Hous, so desperate∣ly turbulent, that discon∣tented with the loss of the Proctorship, he en∣deavored to fire the Pro∣vosts Lodgings; and, ha∣ving stolen some silver spoons, departed the Col∣ledge. Afterward he be∣came a new man, D. D. and Bishop of Elie, who to expiate his former faults, gave many rich gifts and plate to the Col∣ledge, and built part of the Provosts Lodgings. 6 Will. Scales, Fellow, D. D. gave a salarie known by his name at this day. 7 Dr. Cowel gave plate and diverse Books to the Col∣ledge. 8 William Smith, Provost, gave an hundred pounds worth of Books, and a fair Salt of fourtie pounds price, with other legacies. 9 Adam Robbins, Richard Day, and William Hen∣shaw, late Fellows, con∣tributed their several be∣nefactions. 10 Thomas Weaver, late Fel∣low, wainscoted both sides of the Quire in a de∣cent maner.	1 Nic. Cloose 1551. Carlile. Lichfield. 2 Jo. Chedworth, Bishop of Lincoln 1452. 3 Tho. Rotheram, Rochester first, then York, 1467. 4 Oliver King, Exeter, then Bath and Wells, 1492. 5 Jefferie Blith, 1503. Co∣ventrie and Lichfield. 6 Nicolas West, 1515. Elie. 7 Nic. Hawkins, 1533. no∣minated Bishop of Elie, but dyed before his conse∣cration. In time of fa∣mine he sold all his plate and goods to relieve the poor of Elie, where he was served himself in wooden dishes, and ear∣then pots. 8 Tho. Goodrich, 1534. Elie. 9 Edward Fox. 1535. Here∣ford. 10 Rob. Aldrich, 1537. Car∣lile. Erasmus styleth him when young, Blandae elo∣quentiae juvenem. 11 George Day, 1543. Chi∣chester. 12 John Poinet, 1550. Ro∣chester, then Winchester. 13 Rich. Cox, 1559. Elie, Scholar of this House. 14 Edward Gwest, 1559. Rochester, then Sarum. 15 William Alley, 1560. Exeter. 16 William Wickam, 1595. Lincoln, then Winchester. 17 Thomas Ram, Bishop of Fernos in Ireland. 18 Richard Mountague, 1628. Chichester, then Norwich. 19 John Long, Armagh, some thirtie years since, not finding the date of his consecration. 20 Will. Murrey, conduct of this Colledge, Bishop of Landaff, anno 1627.

States-men.	Learned Writers.	Martyrs and Con∣fessors.	Benefices in the Col∣ledge gift.
1 W. Hatliffe, D. D. Secretary to King Edward the fourth 2 James Denton, D. C. L. Chancellor to the Lady Ma∣ry, Dowager of France, Dean of Lichfield, and Lord President of Wales 3 Will. Conisby, be∣came a Student of the Cōmon Law, and a learned Judge. 4 Edward Hall, af∣terward a Judge, and a usefull Hi∣storian. 5 Walt. Haddon, Ma∣ster of the Requests to Q. Elizabeth. 6 Ralph Colfield, clerk of the Coun∣cell in Wales to K. Edward 6. He dis∣covered the chea∣ting of Dicers. 7 Tho. Wilson, princi∣pall Secretarie to Queen Elizabeth. 8 Giles Fletcher, Em∣bassador for Q. Elizabeth into Russia, Cōmissio∣ner into Scotland, Germanie, and the Low Countries. 9 Tho. Ridley, Dr. of Law, Master of the Chancerie, Knight & Vicar-general. 10 John Osburne, Re∣membrancer to the Treasurer. He never took fee of any Clergie-man. 11 Joseph Jesop, Se∣cretarie to Secre∣tarie Walsingham. 12 Sr. Albert Morton, principal Secreta∣rie to King James. All the former were of the foundation. 13 Sr. Francis Wal∣singham, principal Secretary of State, was Fellow-Com∣moner of this House, to which he gave the King of Spain his Bible.	1, 2. Whereas Tho∣mas Stacie and Will. Sutton (Ma∣ster, and his Scho∣lar, both excellent Astrologers) are byc 12.33 Pitzeus assi∣gned to flourish in this Colledge some years before the same was founded, his Pro∣lepsis is thus to be understood; that they studyed in those old Hostles out of which Kings Colledge was afterwards erected. 3 Richard Crooke, Orator and Greek Professor. 4 Osmund Lake, a profound Scholar. 5 John Cowell, Dr. of Civil Law, emi∣nent to all poste∣rity for his Inter∣preter and Institu∣tions. 6 Thomas Thomas, known by the Di∣ctionarie of his set∣ting forth. 7 Sr. Will. Temple, Provost of Trinity Colledge in Dublin, wrote a Comment on Ramus. 8 Anthonie Wotton, first Professor of Divinity in Gres∣ham Colledge. 9 Samuel Hieron, a powerfull Prea∣cher in his printed works. 10 William Sclater, D. D. a most judi∣cious Divine. 11 Elnathan Par, an industrious Writer. 12 Edw. Kellet, D. D. a profound Scholar. 13 Dr. Thomas Goad, of whom largely hereafter. 14 Rich. Mountegue, a great Antiquary, Bishop of Norwich 15 Dr. Will. Go••ge, late of Black-friers.	1 Iohn Frithd 12.34, first a Student in this Colledge (but not of the foundati∣on burnt for the testimony of the truth anno 1533. 2 Laurence Saunders suffered for the same, anno 1555. 3 Robert Glover, burnt at Coventrie for Religion. 4 Iohn Hullier, mar∣tyred on Iesus-Green in Cambridge. 5 Robert Columbel, he went away Fel∣low, not daring to stay, because Mr. St••ku (the Bea∣dle) had espied a Latin Testament in his hand. 6 Thomas Whitthead, Scholar, and after∣ward Pantler of the College. When Luther's books were sought to be burnt, he kept them close for better times.	1 Fordingbridge Vi∣caridge in the Di∣ocess of Winche∣ster, valued at 30 l. 2 s. 2 d. in the Kings Book. 2 Stowre Rectory,* 12.35 in the Diocess of Bri∣stol, valued at 16 l. 4 s. 9 d. 3 Kingstone Rectory, of Ely, valued at 11 l. 14 s. 3 d. ob. 4 Ringwood Vica∣ridge, in the Dio∣cess of Winchester, valued at 75 l. 5 s. 5 d. 5 Toft Monachorum Rectory, in the Diocess of Nor∣wich, valued at 8 l. 6 Leisingham Vica∣ridg••, in the Dio∣cess of Norwich, valued at 6 li. 7 Harsted Rectory, in the Diocess of Norwich, valued at 6 li. 10 s. 8 West-Rutham Vi∣caridge, in the Dio∣cess of Norwich, valued at 7 li. 6 s. 8 d. 9 Prestcott Vicaridge, in the Diocess of Chester, valued at 24 li. 9 s. 10 Wotton Wowen Vicaridge, in the Diocess of Coven∣try and Lichfield, valued at 11 l. 9 s. 7 d. 11 Dowton Wallat Rectory, in the Diocess of Lon∣don, valued at 16 l.

Behold here the fruitfulness of one Vineyard (a single Colledge) and yet we have onely gathered the top-grapes, such as were ripest in parts, and highest in preferment. How many moe grew on the under-boughs, which were serviceable in Church, and State? Not to speak of many eminent persons still surviving, amongst whom Mr. William Oughtred, beneficed at Alberie in Surrey, Prince of the Mathematicians in our age) whose mode∣stie will be better pleased with my praying for them than praising of them.

16. Wonder not,* 12.36 Reader, that Benefactors are so few, and benefaction so small to this royall foundation, caused partly from the commpleteness thereof, at its first erection, partly from mens modestie, that their mean∣ness might not mingle it self with Princely magnificence. Solomonf 12.37 saith, —What can the man doe that cometh after the King? It is petty Presump∣tion to make addition to Kings workes, and to hold benefaction in Copar∣cenarie with them.

17. We read in John Rouse,* 12.38 how King Henry the fifth had a designe to build a Colledge in the Castle of Oxford; the intended model whereof, with the endowments to the same, he affirmeth himself to have seen; but, pre∣vented by death, his son Henry performed his fathers will (as to his gene∣ral end of advancing Learning, and Religion) though exchanging the place from Oxford to Cambridge. We read also in the Oxfordg 12.39 Antiquarie, how Henry Beaufort, that pompous Prelate, and Bishop of Winchester, gave two thousand pounds to Henry the sixth for the advancing of this Colledge; and how John Summerset, Doctor of Physick to King Henry the sixth, So∣phister first in Oxford, but afterwards graduated in Cambridge, and twice Proctor thereof (though not expressed in our Cambridge-Catalogue, so im∣perfect is it) was very active with his perswasions to King Henry, and con∣curred much, instrumentally, to the foundation of this Colledge.

18. He proceedeth to tell us,* 12.40 how the same Sommerset, when aged, fell into want and disgrace; and coming to Cambridge for succour, and sup∣port, found not entertainment proportionable to his deserts. Whereupon he publiquely complained thereof, in eightyh 12.41 satyrical verses thus be∣ginning.

Quid tibi Cantabriga, dudum dulcissima, feci? Vultum divertis, oh! mihi dura nimis.

For mine own part I hate ingratitude, be it in mine own mother; but dare not here condemn her, because ignorant of the cause of Sommerset's pover∣ty. Probably it might relate to the difference of the Crown, and Lancaster interest; so that in those dangerous days Cambridge her charity could not consist with her safety, not daring to relieve him, for fear of damnify∣ing∣ing her self.

19. How ticklish those dayes were,* 12.42 and with how evill an eye this Foundation, from the line of Lancaster, was looked upon by the House of York, is too plaine in the practise of King Edward the fourth, one, whose love to learning, and religion were much alike; who at once took away from Kings Colledge a thousand pound land a year, amongst which the fee∣farme of the Manours of Chesterton and Cambridge. Whereupon no fewer thani 12.43 fourty of the Fellowes, and Scholars, besides Conducts, Clerkes, Choristers, and other Colledge-officers, were in one day forced to depart the House, for want of maintenance. Indeed I have read, that King Edward afterwards restored five hundred Marks of yearly revenue, on condition they should acknowledge him for their Founder, and write all their Deeds in his name; which, perchance for the present, they were contented to performe. However his restitution was nothing adequate to the injurie offered

this Foundation, insomuch that Leland complaines, Grantam suam hanc jactu∣ram semper sensuram, That his Cambridge will for ever be sensible of this losse.

20. Onek 12.44 tells us,* 12.45 that as Kings Colledge was first furnished from Eaton; so Eaton was first planted from Winchester-School, whence Henry the sixth fetcht, five Fellows, and thirty five eminen•• Scholars to furnish his first foundation. But let our Aunt know, that this debt hath been honestly satisfied, with plen∣tifull consideration for the forbearance thereof. For in the yeer of our Lord 1524. when Robert Shirton, Master of Pembrooke-Hall, was employed by Car∣dinal Wolsey, to invite Cambridge-men (some full blown in learning, others but in the bud, and dawning of their pregnancie) to plant his foundation at Christ-Church, Kings-Colledge afforded them many eminent Scholars, then re∣moved thither: amongst whom were Rich. Cox, afterwards School-master to King Edward the sixth; John Frith, afterward martyred for the truth; John Frier, a famous Physician of that age; Hen.* 12.46 Sumptner, who at Christ-Church for his religion being hardly used, died soon after; with may moe emi∣nent persons, whichl 12.47 hereafter, God willing, shall be observed. Thus Christ-Church in Oxford was first a Cambridge-Colonie. Be this remembred, partly that Cambridge may continue her original title to such worthy men, and partly to evidence her return to her Sister of what formerly she had borrowed. Otherwise it matters not, on which of the two Branches learned men doe grow, seeing all spring from one, and the same root of the English Nation.

21. I have done with this Foundation,* 12.48 when I have told the Reader that King Henry the sixth, under his great Seal, by Act of Parliament, confirmed a coat of Armes to this Colledge, bearing in chief a flower of France, and a Lion of England, that it may appear to be the work of a King. For my in∣structions herein I must direct my thankfulness partly to the memory of Mr. Thomas Hatcher, who some seventy yeers since collected an exact catalogue of the Scholars, Fellowes, and Provosts of this house; partly to Mr. Tho. Page, of this house, and Vice-Oratour of Cambridge, who as he went over beyond the seas, the credit of his Coll. and this University: so, God lending him life, after his accomplishment in his travails, is likely to return one of the honours of our Countrey.

22. My Pen was now leaving Kings Colledge,* 12.49 when 'tis pluckt back again by the feathers thereof, casually lighting on the following passage: That when William Wankefleet Bishop of Winchester (afterwards founder of Mag∣dalen Colledge) perswaded King Henry the sixth to erect some monument for learning to Oxford, the King returned, Imò potiùs Cantabrigiae, ut duas (si fieri possit) in Anglia Accademias habeam. Yea rather (said he) at Cambridge, that (if it be possible) I may have two Universities in England. As if Cambridge were not reputed one before the founding of Kings Colledge therein.

23. An improbable passage,* 12.50 which filled me with wonder: for although none beheld King-Henry as a profound person to utter Oracles; all acknow∣ledge him of ability to expresse himself in proportion to truth. Who could not be ignorant that Cambridge had been an University many hundreds of yeers (before these words were pretended to be spoken) and vieing indowed Colledges (un indowed Halls coming not under this consideration) with Oxford it self, as by the ensuing parallel will appear.

In Cambridge,

1 Peter House. 2 Michael House. 3 Clare Hall. 4 Kings Hall. 5 Pembrooke Hall, 6 Bones Colledge. 7 Trinity Hall. 8 Gonvil Hall.

In Oxford,

1 University Colledge. 2 Merton Colledge. 3 Baliol Colledge. 4 Exeter Colledge. 5 Orial Colledge. 6 Queenes Colledge. 7 New Colledge. 8 Lincoln Colledge.

All these houses were extant in Cambridge,* 12.51* 12.52 before the reign of King Henry the Sixth, equalling those in Oxford for number. All Soules therein not being fully finished; (and Kings Colledge being an Embryo, whilst All Soules was but an Infant) which plainly proveth Cambridge a most flourishing Univer∣sity, before the reign of King Henry the sixth.

24. This made me consider with my self,* 12.53 what Authenticall Authors had attested the Kings words aforesaid, finding it first printed by Brian Twine, Oxford Antiquarie, and afterwards by Dr. Heylyn, a member of that University, but neither relating to any Author by quotation, in their Editions which I have seen, which in a matter of such moment, might justly have been expe∣cted. During these my thoughts, the following passages came very seaso∣nably to reconcile what to me seemed a contradiction.

25. Mr. Hubbard my much esteemed friend,* 12.54 late Fellow of Kings Colledge, and Proctor of Cambridge, told me that Mr Barlow Fellow of the same house, informed him, how he had heard from Mr. Matthew Bust, the worthy School-master of Eaton, familiarly conversing with Sr. Henry Savill Warden thereof, that the said Sr. Henry Savill, in the presence of Sr. Isaac Wake at an Oxford Act, being pleasant at the entertainment of Cambridge men, in meer merriment, (to try whether he could make Cou∣sens of his Aunts Children herein) devised the story, far from any love of falshood, or mischievous intent to deceive posterity, but onely for present delight. Which since it seemes (how soon are great mens jests, made mea∣ner mens earnests!) hath passed for currant, some confirming, more cre∣diting, none opposing it, and from going in talk, comes now to fly in print, and if not timely checkt, will in the next age acquire to it selfe a peaceable possession of a generall beleife.

26. I confess this is heare-say at the third mouth,* 12.55 losing much of the lustre thereof, because removed three descents from the originall. However, I conceive my private resolutions just, and equall, who will condemn it for falshood, in that very minute, when the aforesaid speech of King Henry the sixt shall be avouched out of a warrantable Author; till which time, I shall account that no serious speech of a King, but the Knights joculary expresssion. I say again, this my AUDIVI from my friend, shall pre∣vaile with me till confuted with the INSPEXI of a credible Historian to the contrary.

27. Pass we now from Kings Colledge,* 12.56 but stay still on Kings Colledge ground, (for such were some part of the Schooles) advanced at severall times by sundry Benefactors. First the Schooles were kept in private houses, hired from ten years to ten yeares, by the University for that pur∣pose; during which terme they might be diverted to no other use. Such we conceive the Schoole of Tyrannus, wherein St. Paul kept his disputation, and the house of John Goldcorn (since inclosed in Caius Colledge) served the University a long time in that nature.

28. Afterwards the publick Schooles were built at the cost of the Uni∣versity,* 12.57 in or near the place where now they stand. But alass it was a little and low Structure (more eminent for the Learning within, than the building without. Yet every whit as good, as anciently the Artists Schools of Padua, kept at St. Blass, or as the Schools in Venice (near the Steeple of St. Marke) where Baptista Egnatius, some hundred years since, pro∣fessed the liberall Arts.

29. Last of all the present Quadrant of the Schools was erected of brick and rough stone in fashion as it standeth at this day.

First,* 12.58a 12.59 The west side (opposite to the entrance) built by the University Char∣ges on ground bought of Benet Colledge.

Containing	Beneath, the Philosophy, com∣monly cald the Bachelors	Schools.
Above, the Physick, and Law

Secondly, The North side (on the right hand) finished An. Dom. 1400, by Sir Will. Thorpe a Lincolnshire Knight.

Containing

• Beneath, the Divinity Schools.
• Above, the Regent and Non-Regent houses, having some∣thing of Chappell character and consecration in them, as wherein some University devotions are performed.

Thirdly, The South side (on the left hand) built byb 12.60 Laurence Booth, Bishop of Durham, Chancellor of the University; but on the cost of Graduats and others.

Containing

• Beneath, the Logick or Sophister Schools, where (in Term time) dayly Disputations, & the Bachelors Commencement is kept.
• Above, the Greek Schools.

Fourthly, The East side (where one entreth at a beautifull Porch) built anno 1475, by Rotheram Archbi-shop of York.

• Containing
  • Beneath, on the
    • Right hand, a Vestiary where the Doctors robe themselves, and have a convenient inspection into the Divinity Schools.
    • Left hand the Consistory, where the Vice-chancellor keepeth his Courts.
  • Above, a fair Library.

This Library formerly was furnished with plenty of choice books, partly at the costs of the aforesaid Archbishop Rotheram, partly at the charges of Cuth∣bert Tonstall, Bishop of Durham, bred in our University, and quietly allowed unto us by Bishop Godwin; thoughc 12.61 some since (on what unjust pretence I know not) have drawn him unto Balioll Colledge in Oxford. But these books by the covetousness of some great ones, and carelesness of the Library Loosers (for Library Keepers I cannot call them) are for the most part imbezelled to the great losse of the Vniversity, and Learning in generall.

30. At this day the Library (Or Libraries shall I say?)* 12.62 of three successive Archbishops, Painfull Parker, Pious Grindall, Politick Bancroft, (on the miscar∣riage of Chelsey Colledge, to which first they were bequeathed) are bestowed upon Cambridge, and are beautifully shelved, (at the costs (as I am informed) of Sr. John Woollaston Alderman of London) so that our Library will now move the Beam, though it cannot weigh it down, to even the Scale with Oxford. As for the Schools themselves, though our Aunt boasteth, that it is not worthy to carry the books after Oxford Library for the statefulness of the Edifice; yet sure the difference is more in the Case than in the Jewells therein contained.

Joannes Langton,* 12.63* 12.64 Can. he, with the consent of the whole University, appoints prayers and Mass for Henry the sixth.

Nicolans de Kenton,* 12.65* 12.66 Can. A learned Writer.

Joannes de Langton,* 12.67* 12.68 Can. He obtains letters Patents of the King, whereby he forgives the Univer∣sity all offences.

Robertus de Ascoughe,* 12.69* 12.70 Dr. of Law, Can. He gave to the University a Guil. Bingham, Proc. Goblet of eight ounces.

31. Margaret,* 12.71 Daughter to Reneer tituled King of Sicily and Jerusalem, Wife to King Henry the sixth, founded a Colledge in Cambridge, near, if not

in a place formerly called Goose-green,* 12.72* 12.73 dedicating the same to her name-sake Saint Margaret and St. Bernard, commonly called Queens Colledge. Indeed as Miltiades his Trophie in Athens would not suffer Themistocles to sleep, so this Queen beholding her husbands bounty in building Kings Colledge, was rest∣less in her self with holy emulation, until she had produced something of the like nature. A strife wherein Wifes, without breach of duty, may contend with their Husbands, which should exceed in pious performances.

32. Sir John Wenlock Knight,* 12.74 laid the first stone of this Colledge in the East end and South side of the Chappel, in the name of Queen Margaret, Aprill 15. 1448, who caused this inscription to be engraven thereon: Erit Dominae nostrae Reginae Margaretae Dominus in refugium, & lapis iste in signum: The Lord shall be for a refuge to the Lady Margaret, and this stone for a signe. In∣deed, poor Queen, soon after she needed a Sanctuary to shelter her self when beaten in battel, and the aforesaid (since Lord) Wenlock slain at Teuksbury: when no doubt her soul retreated to divine protection, the onely succour left unto her; but this sad accident obstructed the hopefull proceeding in her intended foundation.

33. The Child thus come to the birth,* 12.75 there was no strength to bring forth, had not the skill of the Midwife supplied the want of strength in the Mother. I mean Andrew Ducket, for fourty years first Master of this House, formerly a Fryer, Rector of St. Buttolphs in Cambridge, Principall of Bernards Hostle, who gathered much money from well-disposed people, to finish this Colledge, and accounted by some, though not by his purse, by his prayers, the Founder there∣of. A good and discreet man, who with no sordid but prudentiall comply∣ance, so poised himself in those dangerous times betwixt the successive Kings of Lancaster and York, that he procured the favour of both, and so pre∣vailed with Queen Elizabeth, wife to King Edward the fourth, that she per∣fected what her professed enemy had begun. A good natur'd Lady, whose estate (whilest a widow) being sequestred for the Delinquency of her husband (things, though not words, then in fashion) made her more merciful to the mi∣series of others.

Masters.	Benefactors.	Bishops.	Learned Writers.	Livings in Col. gift.
Andrew Ducket. Tho. Wilkinson. John Fisher. Rob. Beakinshawe John Jennings. Thomas Fornam. Will. Frankland. Simon Heynes. William May. William Glynn. Thomas Peacock. William May. John Stokys. Wil. Chadderton. Humfr. Tyndall. John Davenant. John Mansel. Edw. Martin. Herbert Palmer. Horton.	Ladie Margaret Roos. Jane Inglethorp. Jane Burrough. Geor. D. of Clarence. Ciciley, Duchess of York. Rich. D. of Glocester. Ladie Anne, his wife. Edw. Earl of Salis∣bury. Maud, Countess of Oxford. Marm. Lomley, Bi∣shop of Lincoln. Andrew Ducket. Hugh Trotter, D. D. John Drewell. William Weld. Sir Thomas Smith. Henry Willshaw. Dr. Stokys. John Chetham. Hen. Hastings, E. of Hunting. John Joslin. George Mountain. John Davenant.	1 John Fisher, BP. of Rochester and Cardinall. 2 Will. Glinn Bi∣shop of Bangor. 3 Will. Chadderton BP. of Lincoln. 4 Will. Cotton, Bi∣shop of Exeter. 5 John Jegon, BP. of Norwich. 6 Rich. Milbourne BP. of Carlile. 7 George Moun∣tain, Bishop of London. 8 Rob. Touneson, Bishop of Salis∣bury. 9 John Davenant, Bishop of Sa∣lisbury. 10 Wil. Roberts Bi∣shop of Bangor. 11 John Towers, Bishop of Pe∣terborough.	1 Joh. Fisher, Bi∣shop Rotchester. 2 Desid. Erasmus. 3 Hen. Bullock, friend to Eras∣mus, calling him Bovillum. 4* 12.76 Dr. Foreman, (saving is as good as making of books.) He con∣ceald and pre∣served Luthers Works, sought for to be burnt. 5 Sir Tho. Smith. 6 Tho. Brightman. 7 John Davenant. 8 Stephen Nettles, in his defence of Tythes. 9 Joh. Weever, au∣thor of the Fu∣nerall Monu∣ments. 10 Dr. John Pre∣ston.	St. Buttolph Cant. Vic. Elien. Dioc. valued 2 li. 14 s. 4 d. Eversden Rect. Elien. Dioc. valued 5 li. 2 s. 4 d. ob. Hogginton Vic. Elien. Dioc. valued 4 li. 13 s. St. Andrew R. Cant. Dioc. valued 13 l. 6 s. 8 d.

So that at this present therein are maintained,* 12.77* 12.78 one President, nineteen Fel∣lowes, three and twenty Scholars, eight Bible Clerks, three Lecturers of hebrew, Arithmetick and Geometry, besides Officers and Servants of the Foundation with other Students amounting unto one hundred and ninety.

34. Amongst the later Masters of this Colledge Dr. Humphrey Tyndall Dean of Ely must not be forgotten,* 12.79 of whom there passeth an improbable tra∣dition. That in the reign of Queen Elizabeth he was proffered by a Protestant Party in Bohemia to be made King thereof. Which he refused, a••leadging, That he had rather be Queen Elizabeths subject, then a forain Prince. I know full well that Crown is Elective. I know also that for some hundreds of yeers it has been fixed to the German Empire. However, because no smoak without some fire, or heat at least; there is something in it, more then appears to every eye. True it is that he was Sonne to Sir Thomas Tyndall of Hockwold in Norfolk, and how Bohemian blood came into his veins I know not. Sure I am, he gave the Armes of Bohemia (viz.) Mars, a Lyon with a forked Tayle, Luna, crowned Sol, with a Plume of Estrich-feathers for a Crest.

35. The Catalogue of Benefactours to this Colledge presents only the prin∣cipal,* 12.80 not all in that kind, who in the daies of Dr. Caius (writing eight yeers since) amounted to more then an hundred forty and seven. Much increased at this day: indeed no house for the quantity is endowed with better land of Mannours and Farmes, and lesse of Impropriations belonging thereunto. As for King Richard the third, his benefaction made more noise then brought profit therewith, who conferred on this Colledge all the large and honourable patri∣mony of John Vere the thirteenth Earle of Oxford, then maintaining St. Mi∣chaels mount in Cornewall against him. Which soon after was justly resumed by King Henry the seventh, and restored to the right owner thereof. The Colledge no whit grieving thereat, as sensible, no endowment can be com∣fortable, which consists not with Equity and Honour.

36. No Colledge in England hath such exchange of Coats of Armes as this hath,* 12.81 giving sometimes the Armes of Jerusalem (with many others quar∣tered therewith) assigned by Queen Margaret their first Foundresse. It giveth also another distinct coat, (viz.) a* 12.82 Crosier, and Pastorall Staffe Saltyre, pierce∣ing through a Boars head in the midst of the Shield; This I humbly conceive bestowed upon them by Richard the third (when undertaking the Patronage of this foundation) in allusion to the Boar which was his Crest; and wherein those Church implements disposed in Saltyre or inform of St. Andrews Crosse, might in their device relate to Andrew Ducket so much meriting of this foun∣dation. However at this day the Colledge waves the wearing of this Coat, laying it up in her Ward-robe, and makes use of the former only.

37. Sir Thomas Smith in this catalogue may be beh••ld not as a Benefactor to this house alone but all Colledges of literature in England.* 12.83 I* 12.84 Obadiah be so praised to all posterity for feeding an hundred of Gods Prophets; fifty in one cave, and fifty in another, with bread and water; what reward shall this worthy Knight receive, who for ever feeds all the sonnes of the Prophets both in Cambridge and Oxford (members of any Society) with Rent corne, which he procured by Statute in Parliament▪ which in due time (God willing) shall fully be related.

38. The aforesaid Knight recurres again (who cannot too often be men∣tioned) in the list of learned Writers.* 12.85* 12.86* 12.87 Eminent for two excellent works. The one, of the Common-wealth of England. The other, of a more Compendious way of Printing, as which would defalk a fifth part of the cost in Paper, and Ink, be∣sides as much of the pains in composing, printing, and reading of Books only, by discharging many superfluous letters in spelling and accommodating the sounds of long and short vowels (to save terminating E's, and other needless additions of consonants) with distinct Characters. However this design hath

not hitherto met with generall entertainment, chiefly on a suspicion that this modern way will render ancient books in a short time unreadable to any,* 12.88* 12.89 save Antiquaries; which whether a just or causlesse jealousie, let others determine.

39. Queens Colledge accounteth it no small credit thereunto,* 12.90 that Erasmus (who no doubt might have pickt and chose what House he pleased) preferred this for the place of his study, for some yeers in Cambridge. Either invited thither with the fame of the learning and love of his friend Bishop Fisher then Master thereof, or allured with the situation of this Colledge so neer the River (as Rotterdam his native place to the Sea) with pleasant walks therea∣bouts. And thus I take my farewell of this foundation, wherein I had my Edu∣cation for the first eight yeers in that University. Desiring Gods blessing to be plentifully powred on all the Members thereof.

• Nicholas Close,* 12.91* 12.92 Cancell.
• William Percy (Son to the Earl of Northumberland) Chanc.* 12.93* 12.94
• Mr. Baker Proct.* 12.95* 12.96
• Mr. Fleming and Mr. Hampden Proct.* 12.97* 12.98

Henceforward we shall present the Reader with an exact catalogue of all the Proctors in Cambridge. Indeed we could have begun our list of them an hun∣dred yeers before, but then must have left many blanks for some yeers, so un∣perfect our intelligence and so uncertain the Records (meeting therein many times a single Proctor without his mate.) And therefore I conceived time enough, henceforward to date the compleated and continued Series of those publick officers.

• Henry Boleyne & John Gunthorpe Proct.* 12.99* 12.100
• Henry Boleyne and John Bolton Proct.* 12.101* 12.102
• Laurence Booth,* 12.103* 12.104 Canc. John Hurth and Proct.

In this yeer Laurence Booth (afterwards Archbishop of York) caused a collecti∣on to be made through the whole University.* 12.105* 12.106

• 1 From such who hyred Chairs of Canon and Civill Law—
• 2 From those who broke their words in taking their degrees.
• 3 From every Religious person a Proprietary of Goods—* 12.107 ten Marks.
• 4 From every Religious man of the Order of Begging Fryers— —eight Marks.
• 5 From every rich Parson—a third part of his Parsonage.
• 6 From Bishops and Prelates—what they pleased themselves to give.

With these monies, which may be presumed to amount unto a round summe, he built the South side of the Schools wherein the Sophisters keep their or∣dinary Disputations.

• William Wilflett, Canc.
• Robert Woodlark, Canc.
• Richard Scroop, Canc.
• Robert Woodlark, Canc.
• John Booth, Canc.
• William Wilflett, Canc.
• John Herrison Dr. of Physick,* 12.108 this yeer set forth a short Book de fun∣datoribus Universitatis, deducing the same from K. Cantaber, the same which I conceive is called the Black-book at this day.
• Edward Story, Canc.
• Thomas Rothenam. Canc.
• Robert Steukin and Tohn Yotting,* 12.109* 12.110 Proct.
• Richard Morgan and Oliver King,* 12.111* 12.112 Proct.
• William Skybye & William Skelton,* 12.113* 12.114 Proct.
• John Barnaby & William Grayham,* 12.115* 12.116 Proct.
• Thomas Lancton and John Gray,* 12.117* 12.118 Proct.
• John Lindsey & William Rucshaw,* 12.119* 12.120 Proct.
• John Bretton and Gyles Dent,* 12.121* 12.122 Proct.
• Will. Wyche & William Langthon,* 12.123* 12.124 Proct.
• Will. Langthon and Christop. Loftus,* 12.125* 12.126 Proct.
• John Day and William Wood,* 12.127* 12.128 Proct.
• Thomas Wright & Thomas Laxton,* 12.129* 12.130 Proct.
• ...

• Thomas Rotheram Canc.
• Thomas Cosyn & Ambr. Rippinton,* 12.131* 12.132* 12.133* 12.134 Proct.
• Thomas Taylour & Thom. Mandsley,* 12.135* 12.136 Proct.
• John Wells and Edward. Hanson,* 12.137* 12.138 Proct.
• John Argent and John Ocley,* 12.139* 12.140 Proct.
• Ralph Songer & Richard Tokerham,* 12.141* 12.142 Proct.
• John Trotter and Richard Smith,* 12.143* 12.144 Proct.
• Thomas Bond and John Radford,* 12.145* 12.146 Proct.

40. Richard Woodlark,* 12.147 was born at Wakerly in Northumberland, as ana 12.148 Author hath affirmed. (But finding no such place in thatb 12.149 County, & a Wakerly (nigh Stanford) in Northamptonshire, blame me not if willing to restore my na∣tive shire to its right, and the honor of his nativity.) This Richard being the last foundation-Fellow, and third Provost of Kings-Colledge, purchased four Tene∣ments in Millstreet, (over against the late Carmelites then newly Queens-Col∣ledge,) and founded an Hall thereon for one Master, and three Fellowes, dedi∣cating it to St. Katherine, the Virgin and Martyr, since augmented by the bounty of others.

41. This may be termed Aula Bella,* 12.150 (if not a proper) a pretty Hall, even by the confession of the Poet so critical in the word.

• Sed qui bellus homo, Cotta,c 12.151 pusillus homo.
  • What thing is in it self but small,d 12.152
  • That Cotta we doe pretty call.

And the beholding of this House, mindeth me of what Sir Thomas More wr∣teth of a She favourite of King Edward the fourth, as to this particular confor∣mity betwixt them (otherwise far be it from me to resemble this Virgin Hall to a wanton Woman) namely that there was nothing in her Body one could have changed, except one would have wished her somewhat higher. Lowness of endow∣ment, and littlensse of Receit, is all can be cavilled at in this foundation, other∣wise proportionably most compleat in chappell, cloisters, library, Hal, &c. Indeed this House was long Town-bound (which hindered the growth thereof) til Dr. Goslin that good Physitian cured it of that disease, by giving the Bull-Inn thereunto, so that since it hath flourished with buildings, and Students, lately more numerous than in greater Colledges.

Masters.	Benefactors.	Bishops.	Learn. Writers.	Col. Livings.
1 Robert Roch. 2 John Tarton. 3 John Wardoll. 4 Rich. Barleston. 5 Thomas Green. 6 Rain. Bainbrig. 7 Edwin Sands. 8 Edm. Cosin. 9 John May. 10 Edm. Hound, 11 John Overal. 12 John Hills. 13 Richard Sibs. 14 Ralph Broun∣rig. 15 Willam Spur∣stow. 16 John Light∣foot.	1 Isabel Canter∣bury Sister to the founder. 2 William Tayler 3 Katherine Mils 4 Robert Simpton. 5 Hugh Pembertō 6 John Chester. 7 Thomas Green. 8 The Lady Eli∣zabeth Bernar∣diston. 9 John Leach. 10 Rich. Nealson. 11 Rob. Shorton. 12 D. Thimblebie 13 Dr. Middleton 14 Hugh Garret. 15 Rosamond Pa∣ster. 16 John Colmlex 17. John Duke. 18 John Claypoole 19 John Gostlin Knight. ...

20 Thomas Buck. Esquire Bedle. 21 Mr. Christo∣pher Shirland. 22 Mrs. Stafford. 23 Mr. Tho. Hobbs 24 Mr. Peter Phe∣sant. 25 Lady Cocket. 26 Mrs. Jurdain. 27 Ann. Lady Bernardiston. 28 William Gouge 39 Mr. Coulson. 30 Mr. Skirne E∣squire. 31 Mr. Alured. 32 Mr. Cradock. 33 The worthy company of Mercers of the City of London.

Edwin Sands Master Archbi∣shop of York. John May Mr. Bi∣shop of Carlile John Overal Mr. Bishop of Nor∣wich. Ralp. Brounrig Mr. Bishop of Exeter.

Edwin Sands Archbishop of York. Richard Sibs, a most Pious and profound Di∣vine. ...

... Thomas Godwin Fellow an emi∣nent Preacher. John Lightfoot an excellent Lin∣guist.

Coaton Rect. in the Diocess. of Ely valued at 6l. 12s. 9d. 0b.

So that lately in this were maintained one Master, six Fellowes, with all the Students above an hundred.

• Joannes Boynton, Can.
• Thomas Rotheram, Can.
• Thomas Northwood, Can.
• Richardus Badew, Can.
• Tho. Cosine, Can.
• Joannes Blithe,* 12.153 Can.
• Robertus Fitz-hugh, Can.
• Richard Freyer,* 12.154* 12.155 & Ro. Woodroof, Proct.
• Thomas Swayne,* 12.156* 12.157 & Gerard Borell, Proct.
• Guil. Stockdale,* 12.158* 12.159 & John Laycroft, Proct.
• Robert Wellby,* 12.160* 12.161 & Robert Luther, Proct.
• Guil. Tompson,* 12.162* 12.163 & Roger Bower, Proct.
• Phil,* 12.164* 12.165 Morgan, & Thomas Hole, Proct.
• Jo. Green,* 12.166* 12.167 and James Grave, Proct.
• Jo. Smith,* 12.168* 12.169 and Ro. Hacumblen, Proct.
• John Butler,* 12.170* 12.171 and Gilb. Geuge, Proct.
• John Butler and Gilb. Urmsen,* 12.172* 12.173 Proct.
• Gilb. Fitz-John,* 12.174* 12.175 & Hen. Babington, Proct.
• Tho. Waters,* 12.176* 12.177 and Guil. Birly, Proct.
• Richard Walle,* 12.178* 12.179 and John Basset, Proct.
• Tho. Medcalfe,* 12.180* 12.181 & Roger Layburne, Proct.
• Gual. Bedman,* 12.182* 12.183 & John Wolfe, Proct.
• Ric. Burton,* 12.184* 12.185 and John Wolfe, Proct.
• John Sickling,* 12.186* 12.187 and John Walle, Proct.
• Jo. Lound,* 12.188* 12.189 and Ric. Huddleston, Proct.
• Ric. Bramton,* 12.190* 12.191 and John Robinson, Proct.
• John Fisher,* 12.192* 12.193 and Thomas Cooke, Proct.
• Jac. Denton,* 12.194* 12.195 and Tho. Gogney. Proct.

42. This year a new Colledge was made in Cambridge of an old Nun••ery, sounded some three hundred years agoe, Viz. anno 1133. by Malcolme of the Scots Royall-race, Earle of Cambridge and Huntington, and dedicated to St. Radegund. This Radegund, daughter to Berthram, Prince of Thuringia, was wife to Lotharius King of France, (Son to Clodoveus the great the first Christian King of that country) whose sequestring herself from her husbands company, about the year 560 liv'd,* 12.196 and died in a small Monasterie in Poicton, thereby gaining the reputation of a Saint.

43. But it seems the Sisters living in Cambridge Nunnery consecrated to her honor, fell as far short in chastity, as she over-did therein. Indeed one of

them left a good memory,* 12.197* 12.198 or (at least) hath a good Epitaph inscribed on her monument in the Chappell.

Moribus ornatae, jacet hîc bona Berta Rosata.

But the rest were not so sweet and fragrant in their reputes, squandring away the wealth and ornaments of their house; which was no wonder for those to doe, which were prodigals of their own persons. Not able therefore, to go away from their shame, they went away with their shame, and quitting their covent, concealed themselves privately, in their own countrey. Traditione 12.199 saith that of the two remaining, one was with child, the other but a child, so that their land seemed lapsed, for want of owners, or rather for the owners want of honesty.

44.* 12.200 But let us heare what John Maiorf 12.201 the blunt Scotch Historian saith hereof, living in Cambridge some years after, whilest those matters were yet fresh in most mens memories. Quoddam mulierum coenobium in collegium Jesu converterunt consilio eruditissimi pariter et optimi Viri Stubis doctoris Theologi. Nolebant mulieres illae includi, sed scholasticorum consortium admiserunt. Unde graves viros scandalizarunt, quocirca eis ejectis, & allis Coenobiis imposit is earum loco studentes inopes positi sunt, quatenus literis & virtutibus incumberent, & folium darent in tempore suo. Hanc mulierum ejectionem approbo. Si enim prore∣ligione prostibula nutriant, earum loco bonae ponenda sunt,

45. Their viciousness thus generally complained of,* 12.202 their house with all the land thereof, was with King Henry the 7^th. and Pope Julius the second, bestowed on John Alcock, Bishop of Ely, to convert it into a Colledge, dedi∣cated to Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and St. Radegund. A whole Volume may be written of this Bishop, born at Beverly in York shire, though his parents lie buri∣ed at Kingstone on Hull, where he built a Chantery for them, and a free School for the benefit of others. John Bale (though very sparing of praysing persons of that age) charactereth him, given from his Child-hood to learning and religion; so growing from vertue to vertue, that no one in England was more reputed for his holines. He is reported to have fared very sparingly, all his life long, and to have conquered the baits of his wanton flesh, by his fasting, studying, watching, and such like christian discipline.

46. This good Bishop established in the house,* 12.203 one Master, six Fellowes, and six Scholars, commending them to the perpetuall tutelage of the Bishops of Ely. Hence it is that when those Bishops lodge in this Colledge (as they did anno 1556. 1557) their Register reporteth them lying in their own house: And though Peter-house as founded by Balsham Bishop of Ely, might claime the same title: yet it seems those Bishops had a more particular affection to Jesus Colledge. King James in his coming from New-market hither, commen∣ded it, for the situation thereof, as most collegiate, retired from the town, and in a meditating posture alone by it self.

Masters.	Benefactors.	Bishops.	Learned Writers.	Col. Livings.* 12.204* 12.205
1 Will. Chubbs. 2 John Eccleston. 3 Thomas Alcock. 4 William Capon. 5 John Royston. 6 Edw. Pierpoint. 7 John Fuller. 8 Tho. Redman. 9 Tho. Gascoigne. 10 John Lakin. 11 Thomas Ithell. 12 John Bell. 13 John Duport. 24 Rog. A••drews. 15 William Beale 16 Rich. Sterne. 17 Wor∣thington.	The Lady Wil∣loughby. The Lady Bray. James Stanley Bi∣shop of Ely. Thomas Thirlbie, Bishop of Ely, who gave the Advouzinces of six Vicara∣ges to this Col∣ledge. John Beauchampe Knight. Sir Robert Read, Knight. John Andrews. Doctor Royston. Doctor Fuller. John Batemanson. Thomas Roberts. Roger Thorney. Richard Pigot. Godfrey Fuliam. William Marshal. Jane Woods. Thomas Sutton, Esquire.	Thomas Crammer, Archbishop of Cant. John Bale Bish. of Ossery in Ireland Rich. Bancrost, Archbishop of Cant. John Owen, Bi∣shop of St. A∣saffe.	William Chubbs: He wrote a Logick, and a Comment on Scotus. Geffrey Dounes, Tutor to J. Bale. Thomas Crammer, Martyr. John Bale, Con∣fessor. John Dod, Fellow of this house. Sr. William Bos∣well, Lieger in Holland. CHRISTO∣PHER, LORD HATTON.	All Saints Cant. Vic. in Elien. Dioc. valued at 5 l. 6 s. 3 d. ob. St. Sep. Cant. Vic. Elien. Dioc. valued at 6 li. 11 s. Comberton Vic. Elien. Dioc. valued 6 l. 18 s. 10 d. ob. Harleton Rect. Elien. Dioc. valued at 14 l. 19 s. 5 d. ob. Graveley R. Eli∣en. Dioc. valu∣ed 13 l. 2 s. 6 d. Gildenmordon Vic. Elien. Dioc. va∣lued 3 l. 5 s. 6d. St. Clem. Cant. V. Elien. Dioc. valued—

So that lately, viz. anno 1635. the foundation consisted of one Master, six∣teen Fellows, twenty four Scholars, besides officers and other Students, in all 110.

• Guil. Milner,* 12.206* 12.207 and Guil. Tape, Proctors.
• Ric. Wyat,* 12.208* 12.209 and Jo. White, Proctors.
• Ric. Hutton,* 12.210* 12.211 and Brian Kidday, Proctors.

Henceforward, having gained more certainty from our Registers, we will enlarge our selves to a greater proportion both of the names of Universi∣ty-Officers, and numbers of the annual Commencers, adding also the Maiors of the Town, not as a foyle to the Diamond, but because it may conduce something to the certaintie of Chronologie.

Rich. Fox,* 12.212 BP.* 12.213 of Winc. Can.	Jo. Sickling,	Proc.	Drs. Theol. 6.
Hen. Babington, Procan.	Tho. Patison,	Drs. Jur. Can. 1. Jur. Civ. 1.

Bac.	Theol. 10.	Mag.	Art. 23.	Hen. Kele, Maior of the Town.
Leg. 13. Art. 29.	Gram. 4.

John Fisher,* 12.214* 12.215 Can.	Rich. Balderton,	Proc.	Drs.	Theol. 7.
John Fisher, Procan.	Rich. Wyat,	Ju. Civ. 2.

Bacc. Theol. 14.	Mag.	Art. 27.	Bac.	Leg. 18.	John Bell, Maior of the Town.
Gram. 3.	Art. 23.

George Fitzhugh,* 12.216* 12.217 Can.	Tho. Edman,	Proc.	Drs.	Theol. 2. Jur. Can. 4.
Hum. Fitz-William Procan.	Jo. Huchinson,	Ju. Civ. 2. Medic. 1.

Bacc. Theol. 8.	Bac••.	Leg. 29.	Rob. Morehouse, Maior of the Town.
Mag. Art. 22. Gram. 1.	Med. 1. Art. 34.

Tho. Routhold,* 12.218* 12.219 Can.	John Gennings,	Proc.	Drs.	Theol. 3.
Galfr. Knight,* 12.220* 12.221 Procan.	Guil. Woodroof,	Ju. Civ. 1. Mus. 1.

Bac. Theol. 18.	Bac. Leg. 18.	Rob. Morehouse Maior of the Town.
Mag. Art. 19.	Bac. Art. 26.

John Fisher,* 12.222* 12.223 Bishop Roch. Can.	Rob. Cutler,	Proc.	Drs. Theol. 6.
John Smith, Procan.	John Watson,	Drs. Ju. Can. 2.

Bacc. Theol. 11.	Bac. Leg. 25.	John Bell, Maior of the Town.
Mag. Art. 17.	Bac. Art. 24.

47. The University perceived it was troublesome every year to choose a new Chancellor.* 12.224 Wherefore having now pitched on a person of much merit for the place (so that they could not change but to loss) this year they concluded his continuance therein for terme of life, which act of the Univer∣sity was anno 1514. more solemnly confirmed. Hereafter it will be superflu∣ous to charge every year with the repeated name of the Chancellour, as al∣waies the same, til another on his death be elected.

48.* 12.225 About this time ERASMUS came first to Cambridge (coming and go∣ing for seven years together) having his abode in Queena 12.226 Colledge, where a Study on the top of the South-west Tower in the old Court stil retaineth his name. Here his labour in mounting so many stairs (done perchance on purpose to exercise his body, and prevent corpulency) was recompensed with a pleasant prospect round about him. He often complained of the Col∣ledge Ale, Cervìsià hujus loci, mihi nullo modeb 12.227 placet, as raw, smal and windy; whereby it appears,

• 1. Ale in that age was the constant beverage of all Colledges, before the Innovation of beere, (the child of Hops) was brought into England.
• 2. Queens Colledge Cervisia was not vit Cereris, but Ceres vitiata. In my time when (when I was a Member of that House) scholars continu∣ed Erasmus his complaint) whilest the Brewers (having it seems pre∣scription on their side for long time) little amended it.

The best was, Erasmus had his Lagena or flagon of Wine (recruited weekly from his friends at London) which he drank sometimes singly by it selfe, and sometimes incouraged his faint Ale with the mixture thereof.

49. He was publique Greek Professor,* 12.228 and first read the Grammarc 12.229 of Chry∣solor as to a thin Auditory, whose number increased when he began the Grammar of Theodorus. Then took he (by grace freely granted him) the de∣gree of Bachelor in Divinity, such his commendable modesty, though over∣deserving a Doctorship,d 12.230 to desire no more as yet, because the main of his studies were most resident on Humanity. Here he wrote a small Tract de Conscribendis Epistolis, set forth by Sibert Printere 12.231 to the University. Some years after he took upon him the Divinity Professors place (understand it the Lady Margarets) invited thereunto, not with the salary sof 12.232 small in it self, but with desire and hope to doe good in the imployment.

50. If any finde him complaining,* 12.233 Hîc (ô Academiam!) nullus, &c. Here's an University indeed, wherein none can beg 12.234 found who will at any rare be hired to write but indifferently. Know this might tend much to his trouble, but sounds nothing to the disgrace of Cambridge. Indeed in Dutch Academies many poor People made a mean livelyhood by writing for others, though but liberal Mechanicks in their imployment.* 12.235 No such mercenary hands in Cambridge, where every one wrote for himself, and if at any time for o∣thers, he did it gratis, as a courtesy for good will, no service for reward.

51. How much Cambridge was lately improved in learning, the same Au∣thor

doth thus acquaint us.* 12.236 Almost thirty yeers agoe (saith he) nothing else was handled,* 12.237 or read,* 12.238 in the Schools of Cambridge, besides ALEXANDER, THE LIT∣TLE LOGICALS (as they call them) and those old dictates of ARISTOTLE, and questions of SCOTUS. In processe of time there was an accession of good learn∣ing, the knowledge of Mathematiques came in; a new and indeed a renewed ARI∣STOTLE came in: So many Authors came in, whose very names were anciently unknown▪—To wit, it hath flourished so much, that it may contend with the prime Schools of this age, and hath such Men therein, to whom if such he compared that were in the age before, they will seem rather shadows of Divines, then Divines.

52. Take also the comparative character of Cambridge,* 12.239 weighed at this time with Oxford, whil'st the judicious hand of Erasmus, thus holdeth the beam of the ballance. Johnf 12.240 Bishop of Rochester (one a Man, a true Bis∣hop, a true Divine) told me some three yeers since, that in Cambridge, (whereof he is perpetuall Chancellor) in stead of sophisticall querks, now sober, and sound di∣sputations are agitated amongst Divines; whence men depart not only learneder but better. Oxford University by the help of some Monks, did at first make some re∣sistance; but such were curbed with the power of Cardinall Wolsey, and the Kings Authority, who envied so great good to that most famous and ancient School.

53. A second of the same kind will not be amiss to present.* 12.241g 12.242 England (saith he) hath two most noble Universities, Cambridge and Oxford; in both of these the Greek tongue is taught, but in Cambridge quietly, because John Fisher Bishop of Rochester sits Governor of the School, not only for his learnings sake but for his Divine life. But when a certain young man at Oxford not meanly learned did happily enough professe the Greek tongue there, a barbarous Fellow in a popular Sermon began to raile against the Greek tongue with great and bainous revilings. And in another placeh 12.243, By the wisdome of Thomas Cardinall of York the School of Oxford shall be adorned not only with all kind of Tongues and learning, but also with such Manners which become the best Studies. For the University of Cambridge long agoe doth flourish with all ornaments, John Bishop of Rochester being the Chancellor thereof.

54. But too tart,* 12.244 and severe is Erasmus his censure of Cambridge Towns-men, i 12.245 Vulgus Cantabrigiense, inhospitales Britannos antecedit, qui-cum summa rusticitate summam malitiam conjunxere. Cambridge Towns-men goe beyond the inhospitable Britains, who have malice joyned with their Clownishnes. And al∣though some will say the Towns-men are no Changelings at this day; yet seeing Cambridge is sometimes called CIVITAS, and often URBS; some of her inhabitants expresse much Civility, and Urbanity in their behaviour.

• Rich. Burton Vice-chan.
  • William Lambert,
  • Edmond Page,
• Proc.
  • Drs. of Divin. 2.
  • Bac. of Divin. 7.

• Mars. of Arts, 18.
  • Bac. of Law, 6.
  • Bac. of Arts, 23.
• Henry Kele, Maior.

SECTION VI.* 12.246

EDV. BENLOSSIO Armigero,* 13.1 MECAENATI suo benevolo.

SEptem Principum Aulas transmarinas (ni malè memini) te perlustrâsse accepi. In quibus splendidae vestes, dubiae dapes, ingens famulitium, continuus strepitus, multa denique Confusio, quae in Regum Hospitiis, Ho∣noris ergô, Magnificentia est nominanda.

En tibi plures Musarum Aulas (sic oppositè Collegia dicuntur) in hâc Historiâ nostrâ descriptas. Esto tu ae∣quissimus Arbiter (cùm utraque tibi notissima) Aulico∣rum, an Academicorum vita sit beatior. Non dubito te Musicolarum placidam quietem, vestitum simplicem, vultum tenuem, fercula vacua, mentes plenas, pha∣leratis Palatinorum miseriis, ac eorum tolerabili vani∣tati praelaturum

Praesertim Joannense Collegium dulcedine suâ te allecturum spero; cùm tibi olim Natale solum, ubi Lite∣ris fuisti innutritus, et cui Donaria non contemnenda de∣disti, plura et preciosiora (ni fallor) daturus, si omnia ju∣stae tuae expectationi respondissent.

1. HEnry the seaventh came to Cambridge,* 13.2 where he bestowed an hundred Marks on the Uni∣versity, and fourty pounds (a fair summe in that age from so thrifty a King) on the fa∣brick of St. Maries, where the Scholars meet weekly at publick Sermons, and yearly at the Commencement.

2. The mention of St. Maries mindeth me of Church-work indeed,* 13.3 so long it was from the founding, to the finishing thereof; as,

Begun May the sixteenth 1478,* 13.4 when the first stone thereof was laid in the 17^th. of Edward the fourth.* 13.5

The Church ended (but without a Tower, or Belfree) 1519. in the 11^th. of Henry the eighth.

The Tower finished 1608. in the sixth of King James.

So that from the beginning, to the ending thereof, were no fewer than an hundred and thirty years. There was expended in the structure of the Church alone,* 13.6 seaven hundred ninety five pounds, two shillings and a penny; all bestowed by charitable people, for that purpose. Amongst whom, Thomas Barow, Dr. of Civil law, Arch-deacon of Colchester, formerly Fellow of Kings hall, and Chancellor of his house to King Richard the third) gave for his part, two hundred and fourty pounds.

55. One may probably conjecture,* 13.7 that a main motive, which drew King Henry this year to Cambridge, was with his presence to grace his mothers foundation of Christs-Colledge, now newly laid, without Barnwell-gate, over against St. Andrews-Church, in a place where Gods house formerly stood, foun∣ded by King Henry the sixth. This King had an intention (had not depriva∣tion, a civil death, prevented him) to advance the Scholars of this founda∣tion to the full number of sixty, though (a great fall) never more than foure lived there, for lack of maintenance. Now the Lady Margaret, Countess of Richmond and Darby, (acounting her self, as of the Lancaster-line, heir to all King Henries godly intentions) onely altered the name from Gods-house, to Christs-Colledge, and made up the number, viz. One Master, twelve Fellows, fourty seaven Scholars, in all sixty.

56. Great and good were the lands,* 13.8 which this Lady, by her last Will, bestowed on this Colledge, in severall Counties.

In

• Cambridge-shire, the Manors of Malton, Meldred, and Beach, with di∣vers lands, and rents, elsewhere in that County.
• Leicester-shire,* 13.9 the Manor of Ditesworth, with lands and tenements in Ditesworth, Kegworth, Hathern and Wolton.
• Northfolk,* 13.10 the Abbey of Creyke, which was in the Kings hands as dissolved, and extinct, settled by the Popes authority, and the Kings licence.
• Essex, the Manor of Royden.
• Wales, Manibire, an Impropriation.

This Lady being of Welsh affinity, a Teuther by marriage, and having long lived in Wales (where her Sonne King Henry the seaventh was born in Pem∣broke) thought fitting, in commemoration thereof, to leave some Welsh land to this her foundation.

5. Once the Lady Margaret came to Christs-Colledge,* 13.11 to be hold it when partly built,* 13.12 and looking out of a window, saw the Deane cal a faulty Scho∣lar to correction; to whom she said, Lentè, lentè, gently, gently, as accoun∣ting it better to mitigate his punishment, than procure his pardon: mercy and justice making the best medley to offenders.

6. John Maior a Scotishman,* 13.13 and a Scotish Historian of good account, was (onely for the terme of three moneths) a Student in this Colledge, as himself acknowledgeth. He reporteth, that the Scholars of Cambridge in his time,* 13.14 usually went armed with bowes and swords; which our learne* 13.15 Anti∣quary is very loth to beleeve, except it was John Maior his chance to come to Cambridge, in that very juncture of time, when the Scholars, in fend with the Townsmen, stood on their posture of defence. Thus Pallas her self may sometimes be put to it, to secure her wit by her weapons. But had Maior lived as many years, as he did but moneths in this University, he would have given a better account of their peaceable demeanour.

7. John Leland,* 13.16 that learned Antiquary, was a Fellow of this Foun∣dation,

as he gratefully professeth.* 13.17 I account it therefore in my self an ex∣cusable envie,* 13.18 if repining that the rare Manuscripts of his collections, were since his death bestowed on Oxford Library,* 13.19 and not here where he had his education. But I remember a Maxime in our Common Law, wherein the Lands (such are Books to Scholars) of a Sonne, deceasing without heirs, fall rather to his Uncle, or Aunt, than Father, or Mother.

7. Many yeers after the founding of this Colledge,* 13.20 complaint was made to King Edward the sixth, of superstition therein; the Master, and twelve Fel∣lowes of this Christ-Colledge, superstitiously alluding to Christ and his twelve Apostles. Probably the peevish informers would have added, that the Di∣scipuli, or Scholars in this House, were in imitation of Christs seventy Disci∣ples, save the number corresponds not, as being but fourty seven by the ori∣ginall foundation. Hereupon King Edward altered this number of twelve not by Subtraction (the most easie, and profitable way of reformation) but Addi∣tion, founding a thirteenth Fellowship, and three Scholarships out of the im∣propriation of Bourn, which he bestowed on the Colledge; and so real cha∣rity discomposed suspected superstition. This good King also gave the Col∣ledge in lieu of the Mannor of Royden, which he took from it, the entire re∣venues of Bromwell Abbey, such was his bountifull disposition. Nor can it be proved that in his own person he ever did to any an injurious action, though too many under him (if those may be termed under him, who did what they pleased themselves) were too free of their favours in that na∣ture.

9. It may without flattery be said of this house,* 13.21 Many daughters have done vertuously, but thou excellest them all; if we consider the many Divines, who in so short a time have here had their education.* 13.22 Let Papists tell you of Richard Reignalds, Doctor of Divinity, a Monk of Zion; of William Eximew, a Carthusian (both bred here, and martyred, say they, for the Catho∣lique cause Anno 1535.) of Richard Hall who ran beyond the Seas,* 13.23 became Canon of Cambray, and wrote the manuscript-life of Bishop Fisher: we chiefly take notice of the Divines bred here since the Reformation.

Masters.	Bishops.	Benefactors.
1 John Sickling Fellow of Gods-House, first Master. 2 Richard Wiat, Dr. of Divinity. 3 Thomas Tompson, D. D. a good Benefa∣ctor. 4 John Watsonne, D. D. 5 Henry Lockwood, D. D. 6 Richard Wilks D. D. chosen 1549. 7 Cuthbert Scot, D. D. chosen 1553. 8 William Taylor, D. D. chosen 1557. 9 Edward Hawford, D. D. chosen 1559. he was a good Benefa∣ctor. 10 Edmond Barwell, D. D. chosen 1581. ...

11 Valentine Carey, D. D. chosen 1610. 12 Thomas Bainbrigg, D. D. chosen 1620. 13 Samuel Bolton. 14 Ralph Cudworth.

1 Hugh Latimer, Bishop of Worcester 1535. and Martyr. 2 Nicholas Heth* 13.24, Arch∣bishop of York 1553. 3 Cuthbert Scot, Bishop of Chester 1556. 4 William Hughs, Bishop of St Asaph 1573. 5 Anthonie Watson, Bi∣shop of Chichester 1596. 6 Valentine Carey, Bi∣shop of Exeter 1620. D. Johnson, Arch-bi∣shop of Dublin. Brute Babington, Bishop of Derrie, in Ireland. George Dounham, Bishop of Derrie in Ireland. William Chappel, Bishop of in Ireland. ...

William Chappel, Bishop of in Ireland.

1 John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester. 2 Sir Walter Mildmay Knight. 3 Richard Risley. 4 Dr. Patison. 5 Philip Rawlins. 6 Mr. Jennings. 7 Nicolas Culverwell. 8 Thomas Laughton. 9 Mr. Wentworth. 10 Robert Isham. 11 Richard Bunting. 12 Richard Car.

Learn. Writ. Fellowes.	Learn. Writ. no Fel.	Livings.
1 Edward Dearing. 2 John More, Preacher in Norwich, he made the excellent Map of the Land of Palestine. 3 Hugh Broughton, a learned Man (especi∣ally in the Eastern languages) but very opinionative. 4 Andrew Willet, one of admirable industry. 5 Richard Clerk, one of the Translators of the Bible, and an emi∣nent Preacher at Can∣terbury. 6 William Perkins. 7 Thomas Morton, a me∣lancholy Man, but excellent Commen∣tator on the Corinthi∣ans. 8 Francis Dillingham, a great Grecian and one of the Transla∣tors of the Bible. 9 Thomas Taylor, a pain∣full Preacher, and profitable Writer. 10 Paul Bains; he suc∣ceeded Mr. Perkins at St. Andrews. 11 Daniel Rogers, one of vast parts, lately de∣ceased. 12 William Ames, Pro∣fessor of Divinity in Holland. 13 Joseph Mede, most learned in mysticall Divinity.	1 Anthonie Gilby, he lived (saith Bale) in Queen Maries reign, an exile in Geneva. 2 Arthur Hildersham, Haereticorum malleus. 3 John Dounham, lately deceased, Author of the worthy work of The holy Warfare. 4 Robert Hill D. D. he wrote on the Lords Prayer. 5 Edward Topsell, on Ruth. 6 Thomas Draxe. 7 Elton. 8 Richard Bernard, of Batcomb. 9 Nathaniel Shute, ano∣ther Chrysostome for preaching. 10 William Whately. 11 Henry Scuddar.	Kegworth R. in Lincoln. Dioc. valued at 25 l. 15s. 8d. Toft R. in Ely Dioc. 6l. 16s. 9d. Cauldecot R. in Ely Dioc. valued at 3l. 12s. Bourn V. in Ely Dioc, valued at 9l. 15s. 9d. Clipston duarum partium R. in Peterb. Dioc. valued at 11l. 12s. 8d. Helpston V. in Peterb. Dioc. valued at 8l. 4d. Nawmby R. in Lincoln. valued at 17l. 9s. 10d. Croxton V. in Norwic. valued at 6l. 13s. 4d. Maverbyre V. in St. Da∣vids, Dioc. valued at 8l. Ringsted V. in Norwic. Dioc. valued at Gately V. in Norwic. Dioc. valued at 3l. 2s. 8d. Hopton V. in Norwic. Dioc. valued at

With many moe Worthies still alive:* 13.25 amongst whom,* 13.26 Mr. Nicolas Estwich, Parson of Warkton in Northamptonshire, a solid Divine and a great advancer of my Church-History, by me must not be forgotten. I have done with Christ∣Colledge, when we have observed it placed in St. Andrews Parish, the sole motive, by Major* 13.27 his own confession, making him to enter himself therein a Student, St. Andrew being reputed the tutelar Saint of that Nation. Had Emmanuel been extant in that age, he would have been much divided to di∣spose of himself, finding two so fair foundations in the same Parish.

10. Be the following caution well observed,* 13.28 which here I place as in this mid'st of this our History, that it may indifferently be extended to all the Colledges as equally concerned therein. Let none expect from me an exact enumeration of all the Worthies in every Colledge; seeing each one

affordeth

• Some Writers from me concealed. Let not therefore my want of knowledge be accounted their want of worth.
• Many most able Scholars, who never publiquely appeared in print: nor can their less learning be inferred from their more modesty.
• Many pious Men though not so eminently learned, very pain∣full, and profitable in Gods Vineyard.

Yea, the generall weight of Gods work in the Church lieth on Men of mid∣dle and moderate parts. That servant who improved his two* 13.29 talents into four, did more than the other who encreased his five into ten. Trades-men will tell you, it's harder to double a little, than treble a great deale; seeing great banks easily improve themselves, by those advantages which smaller summs want. And surely many honest, though not so eminent Ministers, who employ all their might in Gods service, equal (if not exceed) both in his acceptance, and the Churches profit, the performances of such, who farre excell them in abilities.

John Eccleston,* 13.30 Vice-Chan.	Edm. Natares	Proc.	Drs.	of Divinity 12.
Tho. Swayn,* 13.31	of Canon-Law 2.
of Civil-Law 2.

Doc.	of Physick 2.	Mrs.	of Arts 25.	Bac.	Law 18.	John Braking∣thorp Maior.
of Musick 1.	Gram. 3.	Arts 26.
Bac. of Divinity 8.

William Robson,* 13.32 Vice-Chan.	John Philips,	Proc.	Drs.	of Divinitie 1.
Rich. Picard,* 13.33	of Canon-Law 1.

Bac. of Divin. 1.	Bac.	Law 5.	John Brakingthorp, Maior.
	Mus. 1.
Mrs. of Arts 17.	Arts 42.

Will. Buckenham,* 13.34 Vice-Chan.	James Nicolson,	Proc.	Drs.	of Divinitie 3.
Milles Bycardick,* 13.35	Bac.	of Divinitie 5.

Mrs. of Arts 18.
Bac.	of Law 12.	Hugh Chapman, Maior.
of Arts 46.

William Buckenham,* 13.36 Vice-Chan.	Will. Chapman,	Proc.	Doc. of Divinitie 5.
Will. Brighouse,	Bac. of Divinitie 8.

Mrs. of Arts 14.
Bac.	of Law 11.	Hugh Raukin, Maior.
of Arts 31.

11. Last year began the foundation of St. Johns Colledge,* 13.37 whose Foun∣drss, * 13.38 the Lady Margaret,* 13.39 countess of Richmond and Derbie, died before the finishing thereof. This Lady was born at Bletsho. in Bedford-shire, where some of her own needle-work is still to be seen, which was constantly cal∣led for by King James, when passing thereby in his progress. Her father was John* 13.40 Beaufort, Duke of Somerset, and mother Margaret Beauchamp, a great inheritrix. So that fairfort and fairfield met in this Lady, who was fair-body and fair-soule, being the exactest patterne of the best devotion those dayes afforded, taxed for no personal faults, but the errors of the age she lived in. John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester, preached her funeral sermon, wherein he resembled her to Martha in four respects;* 13.41 first, nobility of per∣son; secondly, discipline of her body; thirdly, in ordering her soul to God; fourthly, in hospitality, and charity. He concluded she had thirty Kings and Queens (let he himself count them) within the foure degrees of mariage to her, besides Dukes, Marquesses, Earles, and other Princes. She lieth buried in the Chappell at Westminster, neer her Sonne, in a fair Tombe of touch-stone, whereon lieth her Image of gilded brass. She died June the 29.* 13.42 and was buried (as appeareth by a note annexed to her Testament) the July following.

12. Her death,* 13.43 though for a time retarding, did not finally obstruct the ending of St. Johns Colledge, which was effectually prosecuted by such as she appointed her Executors, viz.

• 1. Richard Fox, Bishop of Winche∣ster.
• 2. John Fisher, Bishop of Rotchester.
• 3. Charles Somerset, Lord Herbert, afterwards Earle of Worcester.
• 4. Sir Thomas Lovel, Treasurer of the Kings house.
• 5. Sir Henry (afterwards Lord) Mar∣ny, Chancellor of the Dutchie of Lancaster.
• 6. Sir John St. John, her Chamber∣lain and neer Kinsman.
• 7. Henry Hornby (Master of Peter∣house) her Chancellor.
• 8. Sir Hugh Aston, Controuler of her houshold.

This Sir Hugh (whom I conceive rather Sir Priest than Sir Knight) was a good Benefactor to the Colledge, and lieth buried on the North-side in the outward Chappell thereof, in a Tombe with a double portraicture (one pre∣senting him as alive, the other as a sceleton) be-rebussed (according to the in∣genuity of that age) with an Ash growing out of a Tunn.

31. The ground whereon this Colledge is scited,* 13.44 was long agoe con∣signed to pious uses, though three times the property thereof was altered.

• 1. When Nigellus or Neal, second Bishop of Ely, founded here an Hospitall for Canons regular an. 1134. On which K. Edward the first, bestowed the goods of Forestallers* 13.45 or Regraters legally for∣feited.
• 2. When Hugh de Balsham, te••th Bishop of Ely, translated it to a* 13.46 Pri∣ory, and dedicated it to Saint John the Evangelist.
• 3. When the Lady Margarets executors converting it to a Colledge, continued it to the honor of St. John.

These according to her last Will, first paied all the debts of the old house duely proved (Justice must precede Charity) then with the issues and pro∣fits of her Land in Somersetshire, Devonshire and Northumptonshire, erected this new foundation.

14. So filled,* 13.47 or rather crowded was this Colledge with Scholars, it was hard for one to get a Study severall to himself; and in the dayes of our Fathers, the Students when writing private letters, were used to cover them with their other hand to prevent over-inspection. Since God hath made them Rehoboth or Roome, by the addition of another Court (not

inferiour to the former in beauty and bigness) which made King James once merrily say, that there was no more difference betwixt Trinity (con∣sisting chiefly in one great Quadrangle) and St. John Colledge, than betwixt a Shilling and two Six pences.

15. The infancy of this Colledge met with a malady,* 13.48 which much hin∣dred the growth, almost ended the life thereof. A generation of proling, progging, projecting Promoters, (such vermine like Pharaohs* 13.49 Frogs, will sometimes creep even into Kings Bedchambers) questioning the Title of the land of the Colledge, took from it at once four hundred pounds of yearely revenew. If the reporter (being a great Rhetorician) doth not a little Hy∣perbolize therein, who thus complaineth to the Duke of Somerset Lord Pro∣tector. Ascham. commendatitiarum Epist. lib. 1. p. 377.

Certi quidem homines, Regii Ministri, qui divitias Regis in acervis pecti∣niarum ponunt, (cùm benevolentia populi, salus Reipublicae, vera Religio, & optima doctrina, optimi Regis certissimae divitiae extant) beneficium fun∣datricis magnam partem nobis abstulerunt: Quadringentae enim minae an∣nuae ex nostris praediolis amputatae sunt.

This wrong was done in the beginning of the reign of King Henry the 8. and never after redressed. Strange that the Lady Margaret's Executors (men too virtuous, to offer stolen goods for a Sacrifice, and too wise to be cousened with crackt titles) should endow this Colledge with so much land, to which they had no true right; which makes some suspect violence and injustice in the Kings officers. Nothing so high, or so holy, but some hungry Harpyes will prey upon it.

Masters.	Benefactors.	Bishops.	Learned Writers.	Livings in the Col. gift.
1 Alan Piercy, Son to Henry Earl of Nor∣thumberland. 2 Robert Shirton. 3 Nicolas Med∣calf. 4 George Day. 5 John Tailer. 6 William Bill. 7 Thomas Leaver 8 Thomas Watson 9 George Bullock 10 Jams Pilk∣ington. 11 Leonard Pil∣kington. 12 Richard Long∣worth. 13 Nic. Sheppard 14 John Stil. 15 Rich. Houland 16 William Whi∣caker. 17 Rich. Clayton. ...

18 Owen Gwin. 19 William Beal. 20 Doctor Ar∣rowsmith. 21 Doctor Tuck∣ney.

1 John Morton, Archb. of Cant. 2 Lady Anne Rooksby. 3 Doctor Fell. 4 Doctor Kyton. 5 Hugh Ashton. 6 Dr. Luptom 7 Dr. Thimbleby. 8 Dr. Dounham. 9 John Constable. 10 Robert Simp¦son. 11 Rober Ducket 12 Thomas Lane. 13 John Grigson. 14 James Beris∣ford. 15 Robert Holy∣trechlm. 16 John Reping∣ham. 17 Doct. Lanacre. 18 John Bay••ye. 19 Doctor Tomp∣son. 20 Walter Sauk∣ings. 21 Katherine Dutchess of Suff•••••• ...

22 John Thurlston 23 Stephen Car∣dinall. 24 Sir Ambrose Caves. 25 Thomas Cony. 26 Dr. Goodman. 27 William Cecil Lord Burgeley. 28 Lady Mildred Cecil. 29 Sir Henry Bil∣lingsley. 30 Dr. Gwin. 31 The Lady Jer∣min. 32 Henry Heble∣twait. 33 William Spal∣ding, and 34 William Spal∣lding Brother. 35 Robert Booth. 36 Henry Alby 37 John Walton. 38 John Waller. 39 Mary Coun∣tess of Shrews∣bury. 40 George Palm. 41 William Lord Mainard. 42 Robert Lewes 43 John Knew∣stubs. 44 Mrs. Cuttler. 45 John Hooper. 46 JOHN WIL¦LIAMS Lord Keeper, who built a most beautifull Li∣brary. 47 Sr. Ralph Hare 48 Robert John∣son.

1 John Taylor Bi∣shop of Lin∣coln. 2 Ralph Baines Bishop of Co∣vent. and Lich 3 George Day Bi∣shop of Chi∣chster. 4 Thomas Watson Bishop of Lin∣coln. 5 James Pilking∣ton Bishop of Durham. 6 Rob. Horn Bi∣shop of Win∣chester. 7 Richard Cur∣teise Bishop of Chichestr. 8 Tho. Dantes Bi∣shop of St. A∣s••ph. 9 Richard How∣land Bishop of Peterb. 10 John Stil Bi∣shop of B. and Wels. ...

11 John Coldwel, Bishop of Sa∣rum. 12 William Mor∣gan Bishop of St. Asaph. 13 Hugh Billet Bishop of Che∣ster. 14 Rich. Vaughan Bishop of Lon∣don. 15 Rich. Neile Archbishop of York. 16 THOMAS MORTON Bishop of Durham. 17 JOHN WIL∣LIAMS ArchBishop of York. 17 Rich. Senhouse Bishop of Carlile. 18 David Dalbin Bishop of Bangor.

1 Roger Hutchin∣son. 2 John Seaton. 3 Ralph Bains, Professor of Hebrew in Paris. 4 George Bullock, the Author of Bullocks Con∣cordance. 5 Roger Ascham 6 William Cecil Lord Treasu∣rer. 7 William Mor∣gan, who first translated the Bible into Welch. 8 John Knewstubs ...

9 WILLIAM WHITAKER 10 THOMAS MORTON.

1 Fresh water R. Win. Dioc. va∣lued at 19l. 8s. 4d. 2 Ospring Vic. Cant. Dioc. va∣lued at 10l. 3 Higham Vic. Cant. Dioc. valued at 8l. 10s. 4 Thornington R. London Dioc. valued at 16s. 5 Sunninghil Vic. Sarum Dioc. valued at ...

6 Aldworth Vic. Sarum Dioc. 8l. 15s. 8d. ob.

So that lately, viz. anno 1634, there were in this Colledge, one Master, 54 Fellows, fourscore and eight Scholars, beside Officers and Servants of the foundation, with other Students, in all one hundred eighty two.

16. Great was the opposition against the election of Dr. Whitakers,* 13.50 the 16. Master of this house, fetched from Trinity Colledge. He was appointed by the Queens Mandamus, and Dr. Cap-co••t Vicechancellor (and Fellow of Trinity Colledge) went along with him magna comitante caterva, solemnly to induct him to his place, when he met with an unexpected obstruction. Non datur penetratio corporum. The gates were shut, and partly Man'd, partly boy'd against him.

17. The Vicechancellor retreated to Trinity Colledge,* 13.51 and consulting with

Lawyers what was to be done in the Case,* 13.52 according to their Advise, created D^r. Whitakers Master of S^t. Iohns in his own Chamber, by vertue of the Queens Mandate. This done, he re-advanceth to S^t. Iohns, and with (as I may say) a POSSE ACADEMIAE, demands Admission. The Iohnians, having Intelligence by their Emissaries, that the property of the Person was altered, and D^r. Whitakers invested in their Mastership, and knowing the Queen would maintain her power from her Crown to her Foot, took VVit in their Anger, and peaceably received him. However great the Heart-burnings in this House for many years after; and I will run the Hazard of the Readers Displeasure in trans∣mitting the following Story to Posterity.

18. A Senior Fellow of S^t. Iohns (of the opposite Faction to the Master) in the presence of D^r. VVhitakers,* 13.53 falling on this Subject (proper enough to his Text) what Requisites should qualifie a Scholar for a Fellowship, concluded that Re∣ligion and Learning were of the Quorum for that Purpose. Hence he pro∣ceeded to put the Case, if one of these Qualities alone did appeare, whether a religious Dunce were to be chosen before a learned Rake-hell; and resolved it in Favour of the later.

19. This he endeavoured to prove with two Arguments;* 13.54 whereof this the first. Because Religion may, but Learning cannot be counterfeited. God onely can discover the gracious Heart, but men may descry an able Head. He that chuseth a learned Rake-hell is sure of something; but whoso electeth a religious Dunce, may have nothing worthy his Choise, seeing the same may prove both Dunce and Hypocrite.

20. His second Reason was,* 13.55 because there was more probability of a Rake-hells Improvement unto Temperance, then of a Dunces Conversion into a Learned man, seeing such an one radicated and habituated is unchangeable without Miracle.

21. Common-place ended,* 13.56 D^r. VVhitakers desired the company of this Fel∣low, and in his Closet thus accosted him. Sir, I hope I may say without Offence, as once Isaac to Abraham, here is VVood and a Knife, but where is the Lambe for the Burnt-offering? You have discovered much Keeneness of Language, and Fervency of Affection, but who is the Person you aime at, who hath offered Abuse to this Society?

22. The other answered;* 13.57 If I may presume to follow your Metaphor, know, Sir (though I am a true Admirer of your most eminent VVorth) you are the Sacrifice I reflected at in my Discourse. For (whilst you follow your Studies, and remit matters to be managed by others) a Company is chosen into the Col∣ledge, of more Zeal then Knowledge, whose Iudgements we certainly know to be bad, though others charitably believe the Goodness of their Affections. And hence (of late) a generall Decay of Learning in the Colledge.

23. The Doctour turned his Anger into Thankfulnesse,* 13.58 and expressed the same, both in loving his Person, and practising his Advise, promising his own Presence hereafter in all Elections, and that none should be admitted without his own Examination; which quickly recovered the Credit of this House, replenished with hopefull Plants before his Death.

24. And thus I take my Farewell of S^t. Iohns Colledge,* 13.59 having first confes∣sed a Mistake formerly committed in my Holy Statea 13.60 in making D^r. VValter Haddon (Master of the Requests to Queen Elisabeth) a Member of this Colledge, being originally of Kings Colledge, afterward of Trinity Hall. The Errour arose, because Rogerb 13.61 Askham of this House commonly calleth him nostrum Haddonum; where I mistook their Familiarity, for Membership in the same Society.

• ...

• ... Thomas Tompson,* 13.62 Vice-Chan.
  • Iohn Samson
  • Iohn Scot
• Proctours.* 13.63 Iohn Bury, Major.

• Doct. of Physick 2
• Bac. of Divin. 5
• Mast. of
  • Arts 29
  • Gram. 1
• Bac. of
  • Law 16
  • Arts 42

Seeing the Vice-Chancellours are chosen in November, so that in their Office they partake of two yeres of the Lord (though otherwise but one annuall Imployment) I thought fit henceforward to divide them in our Chronologie into two years.

• Thomas Tompson,* 13.64 Vice-Chan.* 13.65
  • George Tomson
  • Chris Ducket
• Proctours. Iohn Erlich, Major.

• Doct. of
  • Divin. 5
  • Incorp. 1
• Doct. of
  • Can. Law 7
  • Civ. Law 2
• Bac. of Divin. 11
• Mast. of Arts 26
• Bac. of
  • Law 22
  • Arts 44

• Iohn Fawne,* 13.66 Vice-Chan.* 13.67
  • Richard Standbank
  • William Chaundler
• Proctours. Iohn Bell, Major.

• Doct. of
  • Divin. 3
  • Civ. Law 1
• Bac. of Divin. 5
• Mast. of Arts 21
• Bac. of
  • Law 16
  • Arts 32

• Iohn Fawne,* 13.68 Vice-Chan.* 13.69
  • Roger Collinwood
  • Richard Master
• Proctours. Wil. Barber, Major.

• Doct. of
  • Divin. 2
  • Civ. Law 1
• Bac. of Divin. 5
• Mast. of Arts 21
• Bac. of
  • Law 7
  • Arts 52

• Iohn Eccleston,* 13.70 Vice-Chan.* 13.71
  • Richard Norris
  • Thomas Marten
• Proct. Hugh Chapman, Major.

• Doct. of
  • Divin. 3
  • Civ. Law 1
• Bac. of Divin. 10
• Mast. of Arts 25
• Bac. of
  • Law 10
  • Arts 24
  • Gram. 1

• Iohn Eccleston,* 13.72 Vice-Chanc.* 13.73
  • Iohn Cotting
  • Tho. Goodrick
• Proct. Hugh Chapman, Major.

• Doct. of
  • Divinity 1
  • Can. Law 3
• Bac. of Divin. 5
• Mast. of Arts 14
• Bac. of
  • Law 13
  • Mus. 1
  • Arts 30
  • Gram. 2

• Robert Dussin,* 13.74 Vice-Chanc.* 13.75
  • Rowland Bodron
  • Reinald Bainbrigg
• Proct. Hugh Raukin, Major.

• Doct. of
  • Divin. 10
  • Can. Law 2
  • Civ. Law 2
• Bac. of Divin. 18
• Mast. of
  • Arts 42
  • Gram. 3
• Bac. of
  • Law
  • Mus.
  • Arts

• Edmond Nateres,* 13.76 Vice-Chan.* 13.77
  • Iohn Copinger
  • Gilbert Latham
• Proctours. Iohn Bury, Major.

• Doct. of
  • Divin. 5
  • Civ. Law 2
  • Phys. 1
• Bac. of Divin. 13
• Mast. of Arts 29
• Bac. of
  • Law 14.
  • Arts 43

• ...

• ... Edmond Nateres,* 13.78 Vice-Chan.
  • William Cocks
  • Roger Ashe
• Proctours. VVil. Barber,* 13.79 Major.

• Doct. of
  • Divin. 3
  • Can. Law 2
  • Civ. Law 1
• Bac. of Divin. 4
• Mast. of Arts 13
• Bac. of
  • Law 11
  • Arts 41

25. About this time one Peter de Valence a Norman was a Student in Cam∣bridge,* 13.80 when the Papist Indulgences were solemnly set upon the School-gates, over which he wrote these Words; Beatus vir cujus est Nomen Domini Spes¦ejus, & non respexit Vanitates, & Insanias falsas (istas.) Inquiry was made a∣bout the Party, but no Discovery could be made. Whereupon Bishop Fisher, Chancellour of the University, solemnly proceeded to his Excommunication, which he is said to perform with Teares, and great Gravity.

26. This Peter afterward applyed himself to D^r. Goodrich Bishop of Ely,* 13.81 and became his Servant; but, as the Papists report, could never be quiet in his Mind, untill many years after he had publickly confessed his Folly therein, and upon the same place of the School-gatesa 13.82 fixed a Paper with these words; Delicta Iuventutis meae, & Ignorantias ne memineris, Domine: Remember not, Lord, my sins, nor the Ignorances of my Youth. But may the Reader take notice, this Story is related by Richard Hall a zealous Papist, in his life of Bishop Fisher. A Book which when lately in Manuscript, I then more prized for the Rarity, then since it is now printed I trust for the Verity thereof.

• Iohn VVatson,* 13.83 Vice-Chan.* 13.84
  • VVilliam Smith
  • Iohn Cheswrigh
• Proctours. VVil. Barber, Major.

• Doct. of
  • Divinity 10
  • Can. Law 3
• Bac. of Divin. 11
• Mast. of Arts 26
• Bac. of
  • Law 26
  • Arts 38

27. Monks Colledge this year had it's name altered,* 13.85 and condition impro∣ved. Formerly it was a place where many Monks lived, on the Charge of their respective Convents, being very fit for solitary Persons by the Situation thereof. For it stood on the trans-Cantine side, an Anchoret in it self, severed by the River from the rest of the University. Here the Monks some seven years since, had once and again lodged and feasted Edward Stafford the last Duke of Buckingham of that Family. Great men best may, good men alwayes will be gratefull Guests to such as entertain them. Both Qualifications met in this Duke, and then no wonder if he largely requited his VVelcome. He changed the Name of the House into Buckingham Colledge, began to build, and purposed to endow the same, no doubt in some proportion to his own high and rich estate.

• Edm. Nateres,* 13.86 Vice-Chan.* 13.87
  • Iohn Denny
  • VVil. Meddow
• Proct. Richard Clark, Major.

• Doct.
  • Theol. 5
    • Iu.
      • Can. 1
      • Civ. 1
    • Bac. Theol. 20
    • Mag. Art. 23
  • Bac.
    • Leg. 19
    • Art. 31

  28. Two eminent men are assigned by a good Authour at this time to flou∣rish in Cambridge.* 13.88 The one VVilliam Gonel, (a friend to Erasmus) and here pub∣lick Professour, saithb 13.89 Pitz: but would he had told us, of what Faculty. But pro∣bably Publick Professour, in the laxe acception of that Title, importeth no more then an ordinary Doctour. We need not question his Sufficiency, when we find Sir Tho. More (an Oxford man, and able Judge of Merit) select him for Tutour to his Children. The other Stephen Baron, Provinciall of the Franci∣scans, and Confessour, faith one,c 13.90 to King Henry the eighth. Some will scarce

• ...

  believe this,* 13.91 onely because about this time they find Longland Bishop of Lincoln performing that place,* 13.92 except King Henry as he had many Faults, had many Confessours at once. But this Baron might have this office some years since. Let me here without offence remember that the Seniour Vicar (as I take it) of the Kings Chappel, is called the Confessour of the Kings Houshold. which perchance hath caused some Mistakes herein.

  • Tho. Stackhouse,* 13.93 Vice-Chan.* 13.94
    • Rich. Frank
    • lo. Crayford
  • Proctours. Rich Clark, Major.
  • Doct.
    • Theol. 9
    • Ju.
      • Can. 3
      • Civ. 1
  • Bac. Theol. 5
  • Mag. Art. 21
  • Bac.
    • Leg. 7
    • Art. 26

  29. Edward Stafford D. of Buckingham,* 13.95 a Gentleman rather vain then Wicked, guilty more of Indiscretion then Disloialty, by the practise of Cardinall VVoolsey, lost his Life, and was beheaded. Charles the fifth, Emperour, being informed of his death,a 13.96* 13.97 said that a Butchers Dog (such VVoolsey's extraction) had kill'd the fairest BUCK in England. Let Oxford then commend the Memory of this Car∣dinall, for founding a fair Colledge therein; Cambridge hath more cause to complain of him, who hindred her of an hopefull Foundation. For this Duke surprized with death, built but little, and endowed nothing considerably in this Buckingham Colledge. No wonder to such who consider, that prevented with an unexpected End, he finished not his own House, but onely brought the sumptuous and stately Foundation thereof above ground at Thornbury inb 13.98 Glo∣cestershire. Afterwards in Commiseration of this Orphan Colledge, severall Con∣vents built Chambers therein. But more of it hereafter in Magdalen Col∣ledge.

  • Iohn Edmunds, Vice-Chan.
    • Nich. Rowley
    • Iohn Stafford* 13.99* 13.100
  • Proct. Robert Smith, Major.
  • Doct.
    • Theol. 6
    • Ju.
      • Can. 1
      • Civ. 1
  • Bac. Theol. 19
  • Mag. Art. 22
  • Bac.
    • Leg. 6
    • Art. 40

  30. Richard Crook was the first,* 13.101 who now brought Greek into request in the University. He was born in London, bred in Kings Colledge, where Annoc 13.102 1506. he was admitted Scholar. Then travailing beyond the Seas, he became publick Reader of Greek at Lipzick in Germany. After his return, by the perswasion of Bishop Fisher Chancellour of Cambridge, he professed therein the Greek Lan∣guage. All Students equally contributed to his Lectures, whether they heard, d 13.103 or heard them not, (as in Dutch Ordinaries all Guests pay alike for the Wine, e 13.104 though they drink it not) because they were or should be present thereat. Crook dedicated his first publick Speech made in praise of the Greek tongue to Nich. VVest Bishop of Ely, because Cambridge (understand him of all the Parish Churches therein,) is of his Jurisdiction. A passage impertinently pressed by f 13.105 Oxford Antiquary, to prove this University under his Episcopall Power, as being in, not of Elic Diocese; exempted from it, though surrounded with it. Crook was also chosen the first publick Oratour, a place of more Honour then Profit, whose originall Salaryg 13.106 was but 40••. per ann.

  • Tho. Green, Vice-Chan.* 13.107
    • Robert Dent
    • Io. Briganden
  • Proct. Geo.h 13.108 Hoyster,
    • Major. He was ex∣communicated for his obstinacy towards the Deputy of the Vice-Ch.* 13.109
    • Doct.
      • Theol. 5
      • In. Can. 2
    • Mag. Art. 22
    • Bac. Art. 46

• ...

  31. It will not be amisse here to present the Reader with a List of the Uni∣versity Oratours.* 13.110* 13.111* 13.112

  Oratours. chosen
  • 1 Richard Crook. 1522
  • 2 George Day, fellow of Kings Col. 1528
  • 3 Iohn Redman, of Kings Hall. 1537
  • 4 Thomas Smith, fellow of Queens Col. 1538
  • 5 Roger Ascham, fellow of S^t. Iohns Col. 1547
  • 6 Tho. Gardiner, fellow of Kings Col. 1554
  • 7 Iohn Stokes, of the same. 1557
  • 8 George Ackworth. 1560
  • 9 Anthony Girlington, fel∣low of Pembrook Hall. 1561
  • 10 Andrew Oxenbridge, fel∣low of Trin. Col. 1562
  • 11 VVil. Masters, fellow of Kings Col. 1564
  • 12 Thomas Bing, fellow of Peter House. 1564
  • 13 VVilliam Lewin, fellow of Christs Col. 1570
  • 14 Iohn Beacon, fellow of S^t Iohns Col. 1571
  • 15 Rich. Bridgewater, fellow of Kings Col. 1573
  • 16 Anthony VVing field, fel∣low of Trin. Col. 1580
  • and re-admitted 1586
  • 17 Henry Moutlow, fellow of Kings Col. 1589
  • 18 Rob. Naunton, fellow of Trin. Col. 1595
  • 19 Francis Nethersole, fel∣low of Trin. Col. 1611
  • 20 George Herbert, fellow of Trin. Col. 1618
  • 21 Robert Crection, fellow of Trin. Col. 1627
  • 22 Henry Molle; fellow of Kings Col.
  • 23 Ralph VVitherington, fel∣low of Christs Col.

  True it is, that before the solemn founding of the Oratours office, some were procured on occasion to discharge the same. Thus we find one Cajus Aube∣rinus an Italian, (for that Age indifferently learned) who (some 20. yeares since) had twentya 13.113 pence a piece for every Latin Letter which he wrote for the University. Henceforth we had one standing Oratour, whose place was assigned unto him next unto the Doctours of Physick.

  • Henry Bullock,* 13.114 Vice-Chan.* 13.115
    • Rob. Aldriche
    • Ant. Maxwell
  • Proct. Thomas Brakin, Major.
  • Bac. Theol. 12
  • Mag. Art. 28
• Bac.
  • Leg. 9
  • Art. 40

Thomas Bilney, Fellow of Trinity Hall,* 13.116b 13.117 zealously advanced true Religion. To the study of Canon and Civil Law (wherein he was graduated) he added a third, (worth both the former) his study in Gods Law, and the Holy Scriptures. Once travelling in the Country, he chanced to come to a poor Cure belonging to Trinity Hall, where the people unprovided of a Preacher pressed him to give them some Instruction. Bilney had Ability, but no Authority to teach them, as then prohibited by the Church. Yet their Want so wrought on his Charity, that for the present he gave them a Collation. This good man, afterwards a Martyr, (the most tender to sin are the most hardy to suffer) wasc 13.118 much troubled in conscience for his contempt of Church-order. How many now adayes with∣out any regret turn Praters-Preachers without any Commission from the Church? It is suspicious on the like occasion, some would scarce follow Bilney to the Stake, who run so far before him into the Pulpit.

• ...

• ... Edmond Nateres,* 13.119 Vice-Chan.* 13.120
  • Edm. Stretey
  • Tho. Briggs
• Proct. Rich. Woolf, Major.

• Doct.
  • Theol. 7
  • lu. Can. 1
  • lu. Civ. 2
• Mag. Art. 25
• Bac.
  • Leg. 13
  • lu. Civ. 3
  • Art. 40

33. Now was there high and stiffe banding in the Schools and Pulpits be∣twixt the

Opposers of the Protestant Religion.* 13.121 1. Henry Bullock, (his friend Erasmus calls him Bovillum) of Queens Colledge. 2. Mr. Hugh Latimer, of Christs Colledge, the Cross-keeper of the University, which he solemnly brought forth on Pro∣cession-dayes. He exhorted the Scholars not to believe one word of what Mr. Stafford did read or preach. 3. Edmund Nateres Vice-Chancellour, Master of Gon. Hall: and generally all the Heads of Houses.

and Advancers of the same. 1. Doctour Foreman, of Queens Colledge, who therein conceal'd and kept Luther's Books when sought for to be burnt. 2. Mr. Stafford, Divinity Reader. Let me conjecture him, (for the Founders Name-sake) of Buckingham Colledge. 3. Doctour Thissel (as Mr. Fox writes him) of Pembrook Hall. The same, no doubt, with Iohn Thixtil, chosen fellow there 1 5 1 9. whom Cajus calls hominem singularis eru∣ditionis nostra memoria. Insomuch that his 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 was authenticall in the Schools.

• Edm. Nateres,* 13.122 Vice-Chanc.
  • Gud. Duplake
  • Tho. Harwood* 13.123
• Proctours. Thomas Saye, Major.

• Doct.
  • Theol. 2
  • Medic. 1
• Bac. Theol. 2
• Mag. Art. 23
• Bac.
  • Leg. 3
  • lu. Civ. 3
  • Art. 42

34. Bilney observing in Latimer misguided Zeal,* 13.124 repaired to his Chamber, and desired him to hear his Confession. The hearing whereof (improved by Gods Spirit) so wrought on Latimer, that of almost a Persecutour, he became a zealous Promoter of the Truth. Then going to M^r. Stafford, he solemnly asked hima 13.125 Forgivenesse, for his former fierce and causeless Fury against him.

35. Thomas Cranmer was outed of his Fellowship in Iesus Colledge for be∣ing married. His wife was Kinswoman to the Hostess at the Dolphin, which cau∣sing his frequent repair thither, gave the occasion to that impudent Lie of igno∣rant Papists, that he was an Ostler. Indeed with his learned Lectures, he rubb'd the galled Backs, and curried the lazy Hides of many an idle and ignorant Frier, being now made Divinity-Reader in Buckingham Colledge. But soon after, his Wife dying within the year, being a VViddower, he was re-elected into Iesus Col. I know the Statutes of some Houses run thus, Nolumus Socios nostros esse Maritos, velmaritatos. It seems this last barbarous word was not, or was not taken notice of in Iesus Colledge Statutes. Cranmer herein is a Precedent by him∣self, if that may be Precedent which hath none to follow it.

• Iohn Edmunds,* 13.126 Vice-Chan.
  • Nin. Shafto
  • Iac. Hulton
• Proctours. Henry Gilson,* 13.127 Major.

• Doct.
  • Theol. 5
  • Ju. Can. 2
  • Ju. Civ. 1
• Doct. Medic. 1
• Bac. Theol. 5
• Mag. Art. 21
• Bac.
  • Leg. 14
  • Art. 32

36. Richard Crook, Vniversity Oratour and Greek Professour,* 13.128 (invited with more large and liberall Conditions) leaving Cambridge, removed to Oxford.

Yet this honourable Proviso is entered in our Oratours Book,* 13.129 that in Case Crook should ever be pleased to return,* 13.130 he, for the good service by him performed, should have the precedency of all Cambridge Oratours. Great the Antipathy betwixt Crook, and Leland the Antiquary, whose differences began with generous emulation betwixt two eminent competitors of learned Honour, but festred into Envy, not to say malicious Detraction.

37. D^r. Cliffe Chancellour of Nicholas West B^p. of Ely,* 13.131 humbly submitted him∣self, and craved pardona 13.132 for his Rashness, because he had excommunicated a Bachelour of Arts, contrary to the expresse Priviledges of the Vniversity. The familiarity betwixt Bilney and Latimer daily encreased, their meeting∣place nigh Cambridge being called the Hereticks walk. My enquiry can disco∣ver no footsteps thereof, on which side of the Town it lay.

• Iohn Edmunds,* 13.133 Vice-Chan.* 13.134
  • Tho. Smith
  • Iohn Brewer
• Proctours. Edw. Slegg, Major.

• Doct.
  • Theol. 1
  • Ju. Can. 1
  • Ju. Civ. 4
• Doct. Medic. 1
• Bac. Theol. 6
• Mag. Art. 20
• Bac.
  • Leg. 5
  • Art. 26
  • Gram. 2

38. Now many and fierce the conflicts of Friers against M^r. Latimer,* 13.135 especially after he had preached at S^t. Edwards, (the Sunday before Christmas) on the Question of the Priests to the Baptist (parcel of the Gospel appointed for the day) Iohn 1. 19. Tu quis es? VVho art thou? It seems he suited his Sermon rather to the Time then the Text, thereby taking occasion to conform his discourse to the playing at Cards, making the Heartb 13.136 Triumph, and exhorting all to serve God in sincerity & Truth, not in the glistering show of mens Ceremonies, Tra∣ditions, Pardons, Pilgrimages, Vows, Devotions, &c. Now, shew me not the Sermon, but shew me the Souls converted thereby. This blunt Preaching was in those dark dayes admirably effectuall, which would justly be ridiculous in our Age. I remember in my time a country-Minister preached at S^t. Maries. His Text Rom. 1 2. 3. As God hath DEALT to every Man a measure of faith. In a fond Imitation of Latimer's Card-Sermon, he prosecuted the Metaphor of dealing, that men should play above-board, that is, avoid all dissembling, not pocket cards, but improve their gifts and graces, follow suit, weare the Surplice, and conform in Ceremonies, &c. All produced nothing but Laughter in the Au∣dience. Thus the same actions are by severall Persons and Times made not the same actions, yea differenced from commendable discretion, to ridiculous ab∣surdity. And thus, he will make but bad Musick, who hath the Instrument and Fidle-stick, but none of the Rosin of M^r. Latimer.

• VVil. Buckmaster,* 13.137 Vice-Cha.* 13.138
  • Rowland Swinborn
  • Iohn Blith
• Proct. Tho. Brakin, Major.

• Doct.
  • Theol. 2
  • Ju. Can. 3
• Bac. Theol. 1
• Mag. Art 13
• Bac.
  • Leg. 11
  • Art. 40

39. I cannot believe (except on better evidence,* 13.139 then the bare testimony of one an engagedc 13.140 person) what I find reported, that about this time certain Cam∣bridge men went to Oxford, being Gracitatis Hostes, hearty Haters of the Greek Tongue. They called themselves by the names of doughty Trojans, Priam and Hector, condemning all other for arrogant and perfidious Greeks.

40. Thomas Cranmer, now Doctour in Divinity, was grown into so great an esteem for his Learning, that he was made by the University one of the Exami∣ners of their sufficiency who commenced therein. Untill a grievous Plague this year happening in the University, left the Colledges almost empty, and forced him to remove with his prime Pupils to VValtham. And here we sur∣render

render him up to our former Church-History,* 13.141 where we from this time for∣ward have given a large account of his Conversation.* 13.142

• Io. VVatson,* 13.143 Vice-Chan.
  • Io. Linsey
  • Tho. VVilson
• Proct. VVilliam Synderton,* 13.144 Major.

• Doct.
  • Theol. 5
  • Ju. Civ. 2
  • Med. 1
• Mag. Art. 8
• Bac.
  • Leg. 15
  • Art. 37

41. Last years Sicknesse still continued in Cambridge; amongst many that died thereof, M^r. Stafford, Divinity Reader, ended his life, and that on this occasion. The Plague being fore in the Town, amongst other a certain Priest, called S^r. Henry Conjurer, lay sore sick of the said Plague. M^r. Stafford hearing thereof, & seeing the horrible danger that his Soul was in, was so moved in Conscience to help the dangerous case of the Priest, that he neglecting his own bodily death, to recover the other from eternall Damnation, came unto him, exhor∣ted and so laboured him, that he would not leave him before he had conver∣ted him, and saw his Conjuring-books burned before his face: which being done M^r. Stafford went home, and immediatlya 13.145 sickened, and shortly after most Christianly deceased. Thus a Life is well lost whereby a Soul is saved.

42. I dare not affirm that this M^r. Stafford was Margaret-Professour in Cambridge, though something might move me to this Conjecture; for at this time there was no other Publick Lecture founded in the University. Nor can a negative Argument to the contrary be justly deduced from the Omission of his name in the Catalogue of her Professours, which all must acknowledge to be very im∣perfect. Yet more probably he was a Volunteer in his Lecture, having no Salary for the reading thereof, save Gods Glory, his own Credit, and the Profit of others. And so we take our leave of him; some moneths after whose Death, at the coming in of cold weather, the Aire was cleared, and Cambridge free from Infection was restored to her former Healthfulnesse.

43. Thomas Bennet was this year Martyred in Exceter.* 13.146 At the Stake he was urged by two Gentlemen of that County, standing by, to say, Precor Sanctam Mariam, & omnes Sanctos Dei, &c. Probably the pronouncing so much might have prevailed for his Pardon: But he refused to save his life on the price of Superstition. I insert him here in our History of the University, (not because, as many mo Martyrs, he commenced Master of Arts therein, but) chiefly be∣cause he was born in theb 13.147 Town of Cambridge.

• Io. VVatson,* 13.148 Vice-Chan.
  • Tho. Blyth
  • Rob. masterman
• Proct. John Chapman,* 13.149 Major.

• Doct.
  • Theol. 4
  • Ju. Civ. 2
  • Med. 2
• Bac. Theol. 10
• Mag. Art. 17
• Bac.
  • Leg. 11
  • Art. 28

• Simon Heynes,* 13.150 Vice-Chanc.
  • VVil. Cake
  • Ioh. Taylor
• Proctours,* 13.151 William Gill, Major.

• Doct.
  • Theol. 3
  • Ju. Can. 1
  • Iu. Civ. 1
• Bac. Theol. 15.* 13.152
• Mag. Art. 28
• Bac.
  • Leg. 12
  • Art. 43

44. This year two Oxford men, the one George Throgmorton,c 13.153 the other Iohn Asewell, came to Cambridge, having much Learning in their heads (but need∣ing

to have brought more in their Port-mantues) challenging all the University of Cambridge,* 13.154 to dispute with them on these Questions.* 13.155

An

• 1. Ius Civile sit praestantius Medicina.
• 2. Mulier morti condemnata & his suspensa, ruptis Laqueis, tertio suspendi debeat.

These two thus ordered themselves, that Throgmorton should be the Forlorn∣hope, and answer first: Asewell was kept for the Reserve to come after him.

45. Five Cambridge-men undertook the Disputation:* 13.156 viz. Iohn Redman, Nicholas Ridley, Iohn Rokesby, Elizeus Price, and Griffith Tregarn (counted in those dayes the Magazine of all the Law) repairing to the Schools, (the Doors whereof were broken open by Crouds of People.) These Disputants so pressed Throgmorton, that finding him to fail, they followed their Advantage, to improve the Foile into a flat Fall, and would never suffer him (mens spirits once cast, are easily kept down) to recover himself. Wherefore As••well his Partner, who was to answer on the second Question, declined it bya 13.157 dissembling himself sick. Who, had he not indeed been sick of a conceited soul, had never come thither on that occasion.

46. Home go this brace of Disputants wiser then they came to Cambridge,* 13.158 ha∣ving learned by dear-bought Experience, that if Hercules were so wary as not to fight against two; they two were none of the wisest to fight against so many Herculeses as a University might afford. However, the least shadow of Shame doth not reflect on Oxford, who was so farre from giving them a Commission, that she did not know of their coming to Cambridge. Thus bold Children will be venturing into Dangers without their Parents leave, though when it be known it cost them a good whipping for their pains. Indeedb 13.159 some have repor∣ted that afterwards they were expelled the University, for this their daring Un∣dertaking: If so, let me say, our Aunt Oxford was too severe in her Censures; and I pitty the two poor men, whose very Fault was sufficient Punishment.

47. But an Oxfordc 13.160 Authour seeks to qualifie the matter in his Relation.* 13.161 First he tells us that Throgmorton was very young, and counted none of the most Learned men: both which we can easily believe. For his Expulsion after his re∣turn, he utterly disavoweth it; and concerning his carriage in Cambridge, he pretends to Intelligence, that Throgmorton came off rather as Conquerour then conquered. But Cajus present at the Disputation, is to be credited before those obscure persons [Bank and Bernard] whose Testimony he produceth therein.

48. As for As••well,* 13.162 the aforesaidd 13.163 Authour will not have him come to Cam∣bridge with any intent to dispute, but onely as Chamber-fellow to accompany Throgmorton; adding withall, What need had he to dissemble Sicknesse in that place, where formerly the Pestilence so reigned, (saith VValsingham in Richard the second) that sound men suddenly died in a Frenzie, without either Sense or Sacra∣ment? But what's all this to the purpose? what if there were a pestilentiall distem∣per in Cambridge an hundred years before, must the same be supposed still to continue? But we know the Gentlemans Intent is to give a Gird at Cambridge, for the badnesse of the Aire thereof. We tell not him of the Pestiferous Vapour in Oxford, in the Reign of Queen Elisabeth, wherewith Iudge, high Sheriff, Iu∣stices; and most of the Grand-jury, died all suddenly at thee 13.164 Assizes. Such Casual∣ties happen sometimes in the most refined Aires, and thanks be to God they are but sometimes.

49. He proceeds to tell us, that no Cambridge-man ever challenged the Univer∣sity of Oxford to publick Disputation,* 13.165 (as I believe they never did:) but I know some who neither can be persuaded nor provoked to fight a Duell on any terms, yet the same in the Field will set their foot as farre in the Face of their Enemy, as any alive. When Gods Glory is concerned in the cause of the Truth, Cambridge, though declining such Childish and Vain-glorious Challenges, hath been, is, and, I hope, will be as forward as any University in the World in the vindicating thereof.

• ...

• ... Simon Heynes,* 13.166 Vice-Chanc.
  • Nich. Ridley
  • Rich. VVilkes
• Proct. Robert Chapman,* 13.167 Major.

• Doct.
  • Theol. 2
  • Ju Civ. 2
  • Med. 1
• Bac. Theol. 11
• Mag. Art. 26
• Bac.
  • Leg. 11
  • Mus. 1
  • Art. 43

• Io. Craiford,a 13.168 Vice-Cha.
  • Hen. Mallet
  • Ioh. Madew.
• Proct. Ed. Tompson,a 13.169 Major.* 13.170* 13.171

• Doct.
  • Theol. 7
  • Ju. Civ. 1
• Bac. Theol. 10.
• Mag. Art. 19
• Bac.
  • Leg. 17
  • Art. 33

50. This year the University of Cambridge presented his Majesty with the fol∣lowing Instrument,* 13.172 wherein they utterly renounced the Popes Supremacy.

Invictissimo ac Potentissimo Principi ac Domino nostro, HENRICO OCTAVO, Angliae & Franciae Regi, Domino Hiberniae.

QUod faelix & faustum sit & huic florentissimo regno tuo, & universo orbi Christiano,(invictissime Princeps ac Domine cle∣mentissime) in scripto prodimus, ac palam dicimus sententiam nostram in Quaestione illa famosa de Romani Pontificis potestate: cujus Quaestionis Veritatem post maturam & sedulam examina∣tionem, & varias ea de re, non uno tempore, Colloquutiones, dili∣genti tandem scripturarū collatione & propensione (ut nobis vi∣dentur) eruimus, ac erutā ac Syngrapho quodam expressam, quod Sententiae nostrae, & facti certissimus testis fuerit, Majestati tuae, una cum nostris Literis mittimus. Atque hanc sane Provinciam (Serenissime Rex) abs tua Sublimitate nobis impositam, libenter suscepimus: partim ob eam (quam Majestati tuae debemus) fi∣dem & obedientiam, quibus ullo tempore aut loco deesse nefas putamus maximum▪ partim ipsius veritatis amore ac studio, quam dicere & praedicare, quoties è Christi gloria, & Reipub. Christianae salute atque commodo essevideatur, quum omnium intersit qui Christo nomina dederunt, atque in illius verba jura∣runt, tum nostri multo magis referre, & interesse videtur, qui quotidie in illius Scripturis versamur, quotidie illius verba, & voces legimus, qui est ipsa Via, Veritas & Vita, quique Veri∣tatem custodit in saeculum saeculi. Hujus favorem & gratiam semper tuae Celsitudini adesse precamur, optamusque ut nos & Academiam nostram, quae tuae semper Voluntati fuerit obse∣quentissima, vicissim Sublimitatis tuae favore prosequi, fovere,

atque ornare digneris.* 13.173 Christus Servator serenissimam Majesta∣tem tuam diutissime servet.* 13.174

UNiversis sanctae matris Ecclesiae filiis ad quos praesentes Li∣terae perventurae sunt, Coetus omnis Regentiū & non Regen∣tium Academiae Cantabrigiensis, Salutem in omnium Salvatore Jesu Christo. Cum de Romani Pontificis potestate, quam ex sacris Scripturis sibi vendicat in omnibus Christianorum Provinciis, & in hoc Regno Angliae longo jam temporis tractu exercuit, hisce nunc diebus quaestio exorta sit, ac nostra de ea re sententia rogaretur (viz.) An Pontifex Romanus habeat à Deo in Scriptura sacra sibi concessam majorem Authoritatem & Potestatem in hoc regno Angliae, quam quivis alius externus Episcopus: Nos aequum esse pu∣tavimus, ut ad dictae quaestionis veritatem eruendam omni studio incumberemus, ac nostram ea de re sententiam & Censuram tan∣dem Orbi proferremus. Nempe ad hoc potissimum Academias olim à Principibus institutas fuisse persuasi, ut & populus Chri∣stianus in lege Dei erudiatur, & falsi errores (fi qui exorirentur) cura & solicitudine Doctorum Theologorum penitus convelli ac profligari possint. Quamobrem de praedicta Quaestione deli∣beraturi more nostro convenientes, ac matura consultatione consilia conferentes, quo modo & ordine ad investigationem Veritatis certius procederetur, atque omnium tandem suffragiis selectis, quibusdam ex doctissimis Sacrae Theologiae Professori∣bus, Baccalaureis, & aliis Magistris ea cura demandata, ut scrutatis diligentissime Sacrae Scripturae locis, illisque collatis referrent ac renunciarrent quid ipsi dictae Quaestioni respondendum putarunt. Quoniam auditis, perpensis, ac post publicam super dicta quae∣stione disputationem matura deliberatione discussis his quae in Quaestione praedicta, alterutram partem statuere, aut convellere possent, illa nobis probabiliora, validiora, veriora etiā ac certiora esse, ac genuinū ac sincerū Scripturae sensum referre visa sunt, quae negant Romano Pontifici talem potestatem à Deo in Scriptura da∣tam esse: Illis igitur persuasi, & in unam Opinionem conve∣nientes, ad Quaestionem praedictam ita respondendum decrevi∣mus, & in his scriptis nomine totius Universitatis respondemus, ac pro Conclusione verissima asserimus; Quod Romanus Pontifex non habet à Deo concessam sibi majorem Authoritatem, aut Ju∣risdictionem in hoc Regno Angliae, quam quivis alius Episcopus externus. Atque in fidem & testimonium hujusmodi nostrae Re∣sponsionis, & affirmationis, his Literis Sigillum nostrum com∣mune curavimus apponi. Dat. Cantabrigiae ex Domo nostra Re∣gentium secundo die mensis Maij, Anno ab orbe per Christum redempto, M.DXXXIV.

Thus was the Popes powerfully abrogated out of England. Henceforward the Man of sin,* 13.175 in this Land,* 13.176 fell asleep, never more we hope to awake, though once he opened his eyes for a short time in Queen Maries dayes, and soon shut them again.

51. Indeed Sanders himself confesseth,* 13.177 that about this time there were many in Cambridge cordially opposing the Popish Proceedings; but he telleth us, they were none ex Doctissimis, of the most Learned therein: but had the meanest of those he decryeth been but of his opinion, how had they started up most, Pious and Learned both in an Instant? Indeed the Old Learning began to be left in the Vniversity, and a better succeeded in the Room thereof. Hither∣to Cambridge had given suck but with one Breast, teaching Arts onely, with∣out Languages. Her Scholars Latine was but bad, (though as good as in any other place;) Greek, little; Hebrew, none at all: their Studies moving in a Circle, (I mean not as it ought in a Cyclopedie of Sciences, but) of some trite School∣Quaestions over and over again. But now the Students began to make Sallyes into the Learned Languages, which the industry of the next Age did compleat∣ly conquer. Hereina 13.178 Rob. Wakefield, a great restorer of the Hebrew tongue, must not be forgot; who for his better accomplishment travelled most parts of Christendome, and became Hebrew-Professour after Reuchlin, or Capnio, in the University of Tubing. But we shall hear more of him, some yeares hence after his return.

52. Iohn Fisher Bishop of Rochester was beheaded on Tower-hill,* 13.179 continu∣ing Chancellour of the Vniversity to his last hour,* 13.180 as chosen into that place du∣ring his Life, not during his outward Happinesse. Being long a Prisoner, he could not protect the University, as unable to enlarge himself. Yet Cambridge ho∣noured him for what he had done, and continued him in his Office. Had this been imitated in after-Ages, Cambridge had not been charged with the Suspi∣tion of Ingratitude, for deserting some of the Patrons, as soon as Greatnesse de∣serted them; as chusing not their Persons, but Prosperity for her Chancel∣lour. The Lord Cromwell was elected Chancellour in the room of Fisher.

53. I find not any particular favour conferred,* 13.181 or Benefaction bestowed by him on the University. But this great Good he did, that his Greatnesse kept others form doing Cambridge any Harm. Many hungry Courtiers had hopes to catch fish, (and fish it would be whatever came to their Nets) on this turn∣ing of the Tide, the Alteration of Religion. How easie was it for Covetous∣nesse in those ticklish times, to quarrell the Colledge-Lands into Superstition? Sacriledge stood ready to knock at their Gates: and, alas! it was past their Por∣ters. power to forbid it entrance, had not the Lord Cromwell vigorously assi∣sted the University on all Occasions.

I0. Craiford, Vice-Chan.	Rich. Ainsworth	Proct.* 13.182* 13.183 VVilliam Hasill, Major.
Guil. Sanders

Doct Theol. 2	Mag. Art. 17
Bac. Theol 9.	Bac. Art. 30

54. Hitherto none were chosen Vice-Chancellours of the University,* 13.184 save such who before their Election were actuall Doctours. Craiford was the first who innovated herein, being Vice-Chancellour before a Doctour, ut gradus quae∣stum exofficio faceret, saith myb 13.185 Authour; not bringing a Doctourship as a quali∣fication to be Vice-Chancellour, but taking it as a gratification conferred on him for being so.c 13.186 Oxford Antiquary accounts him one of the Ornaments of Cam∣bridge, who at first was bred in Oxford. We deny not, but that Craiford very young might have his Education there, but took all his Degrees in Cambridge,

though farre enough from being any great Ornament there of; For first he was expelled out ofa 13.187 Queens Colledge (for no good we may be sure,) yet afterward by favour offriends, got to be Proctour Anno 1522. and at last Vice-Chancel∣lour of the University. But he was, saith one,b 13.188 Gladiator melior quam Procancel∣larius, a better Fencer then Vice-Chancellour,* 13.189* 13.190 who in a fury cut off the hand from one Pindar, and cast out a fellow out of the Regent-house, catching him up on his shoulders by main force; and I could wish the occasion thereof had been expressed. Surely he was a man of Metal, being Vice-Chancellour two yeares together, which I may call the Criticall yeares of Cambridge, on the Alteration of the Popes power therein (and perchance too much decryed by some on the same account) being chosen of purpose with his rough spirit to bustle through much Opposition.

The first generall Visitation of Cambridge, Jure Regio.

55. This year Thomas Legh Doctour of Law,* 14.1 Deputy to the Lord Cromwell, Vicar-generall to King Henry the eighth, visited the Vniversity of Cambridge. We must believe him one of desert, being sole and single by himself selected for such an employment; and may be assured that Cromwell never sent a Slug on his Errands. I find one D^r. Lee petitioned against in the Articles and demands of Robert Aske, and his rebellious Crew of Northern Commons, and charged with extortion in Visitation of Religious-houses; and am confident he was the same person, though some difference betwixt Legh, and Lee, in the Spelling thereof. For besides that the vulgar are never Criticks in Writing, no wonder if they did mis-spell him whom they did mis-call, loading him with opprobrious Language. Yet no better evidence of ones Honesty, then to be railed at by a rabble of Rebells. But see this D^r. Legh his Injunctions to the University.

IN Dei nomine Amen. Anno Domini millesimo quingentes. tri∣cesimo quinto,* 14.2 Mensis vero Octobris die 22. nos Thomas Legh, Legum Doctor, praeclari ac honorandi Viri M^ri. Thomae (romvvell, illustrissimi in Christo Principis ac Domini Henrici Octavi, Dei gratia Angliae & Franciae Regis, Fidei Defensoris, Domini Hiberniae, ac in terris supremi Ecclesiae Anglicanae sub Christo Capitis, primarii Secretarii, & ad causas Ecclesiasticas Vicem-gerentis, Vicarii ge∣neralis & Officialis principalis, nec non intra regnum Angliae, tam in locis exemptis, quam non exemptis, Visitatoris generalis, ad negotium Visitationis & inquisitionis Academiae, sive Univer∣sitatis Cantabrig. ac Collegiorum, Aularū, ac caeterarū Domuum, sive Hospitiorum Scholarium inhabitantium, habentes in caetera potestatem nobis attributeā, injunctiones quae nobis necessariae ac opportunae viderentur, quascunque indicendi, has injunctiones, sive mandata sacratissimis regiis injunctionibus adjicienda & an∣nectenda fore decrevimus, quae omnia & singula, non minus quam illa, sub iisdem poenis à quolibet cujusvis Collegii, Aulae, five Ho∣spitii hujus Academiae Praeposito, sive Magistro, aliisque Scho∣laribus, sive Studentibus hujus Universitatis, quibuscunque observari volumus; & Authoritate regia nobis in hac parte com∣missa stricte praecipimus atque mandamus.

Primum, quod quilibet Sudiosus sive Scholaris intra hanc

Academiam Cantabrig. observabit omnia & singula Statuta, Constitutiones, & Ordinationes, & laudabiles Consuetudines, hujus Universitatis, ac Collegii, Aulae, Hospitii, seu Domus ubi habitat, juxta primaevam fundationem ejusdem, quatenus his ad∣memoratis Injunctionibus non repugnent, aut studio bonarum & sacrarum literarum, seu hujus regni nostri Juribus & Statutis non obsunt.

Item, quod nullus Magister, sive Socius alicujus Collegii, Aulae, sive Hospitii, in superioribus regiis injunctionibus specificati, ali∣cui vendat aut distrahat in posterum, suam Societatem, quovis quaesito aut excogitato colore; nec aliquam pecuniae summam pro admissione vel receptione alicujus Scholaris, penitus in fu∣turum capiat.

Item volumus & stricte praecipimus, ut in posterum penitus facessant & cessent factiones inter hujus, vel hujus Patriae, Civi∣tatis, aut Collegii Concives, sive Socios, & quoscunque alios;nec in electionibus Sociorum, Scholarium, Praepositorum, seu aliquo alio communi actu, vel similibus suffragiis edendis, cuicunque ob communem patriam potius assentiant, quam ei qui literarum studio, vitae & morum integritate, aliisque corporis & animi doti∣bus, merito sit praeferendus: cum quam turpissimū ••it (his praeser∣tim doctis, & bonis Opinionibus imbutis, qui Virtutis exem∣plar, & speculum esse debent) talibus iniquis & vulgaribus affe∣ctibus duci. Quin potius ut haec Academia omnes ad bonos mores & literarum scientiam, veluti iterum format & gignit; sic & omnes, quotquot ejus sunt Alumni, semutuos Concives, & Mu∣nicipes esse sentiant, singuli singulos pro virili sua, & cum omni Charitate fraterna, qualitatibus, ac donis externis & internis mutuo auxiliantes, & ad meliora promovere satagentes.

Item, quod Vice-Cancellarius & Procuratores hujus Uni∣versitatis & quilibet Praepositus, Magister, sive Custos cujuscun∣que Collegii, sive Hospitii & Aulae hujus Academiae possessiones immobiles, & bona mobilia, in communi habentes exhibeat, & citra Festum Purificationis Beatae Mariae proximo futurum, Chartas, Donationes, fundationum, donationum, appropriatio∣num Statuta, Constitutiones, & Bullas Pontificias, ac alia quae∣cunque Diplomata, & Papistica munimenta, hujus Vniversitatis, ac Collegiorum, Aularun & Hospitiorum hujusmodi respective, ac etiam Rentale mobilium plenū, & fidele Inventorium bono∣rum mobilium eorundem, in manus dicti Honor, viri M^ri. Thomae Cromvvel Visitatoris generalis, ejusve legitimi ad hoc deputati, ipsius beneplacitum in ea parte expectaturi.

Praeterea, volumus & praecipimus, quod haec Vniversitas unam publicam Lectionem, sive Graecam, sive Hebraicam, ex libera op∣tione eorum, qui de gremio ejusdem Vniversitatis sunt, utram

earum maluerint, & conducere arbitrati fuerint, suis impensis continue sustentet, & suppeditet; quique in illius Lecturae, quam in aliarum Lecturarum, ubicunque infra hanc Vniversita∣tem praelectoribus eligendis, quam diligentissime suam operam adhibeant, ut eos ad praelectiones ejusmodi deligant, qui Li∣terarum scientia, & morum integritate florere noscuntur, & qui∣pure, sincere & pie legere volunt, omni affectu carnali, aut quo∣cunque alio respectu iniquo penitus semoto & postposito.

Item volumus & mandamus, quod omnes & Praepositi, & Ma∣gistri, Custodes, Scholares, ac Studentes in hac Vniversitate, pro animabus Fundatoris Vniversitatis ac Collegiorum, & aliarum in eadem Domorum quarumcunque, & pro faelicissimo statu invi∣ctissimi Domini nostri Regis, & Dominae Annae ejus legitimae conjugis, hujus regni Reginae, summique eorum honoris incre∣mento maximo, sub quorum Auspiciis vera Religio Christiana jam reflorescit, uni Missae in Ecclesia Beatae Mariae, infra mensem proximo sequentem publice celebrandae intersint. Item quod quilibet Praepositus, Magister, sive Custos cujusvis Collegii, Aulae, vel Hospitii memorati habeat exemplar harum & praedictarum injunctionum, ac eas fideliter conscriptas in sua domo coram omnibus Scholaribus ejusdem semel singulis mensibus legi fa∣ciat, & eas è quibusvis volentibus transcribi sinat atque per∣mittat.

Item quod si aliquis Scholaris & Studens hujus Vniversitatis, vel etiam ipse Vice-Cancellarius, seu alicujus Collegii, Aulae, vel Hospitii Praepositus, Magister, sive Custos injunctiones regias, si∣gillo suo magno sigillatas, vel hac injunctione sibi annexas, seu ea∣rum aliquam violaverit; quilibet eorum id quamprimū dictae Re∣giae Majestati, aut ejus Visitatori generali, seu ejus Surrogato de∣nunciari procuret: & si delictū respicit Vniversitatis moderato∣rem aliquem, Vice-Cancellarius & Procuratores denuncianti vel ejus nuncio pecunias necessarias, & alia ad hoc requisita ministrabit. Quod si aliquis alius Praepositus, Magister, sive Custos alicujus Collegii, Aulae, sive Hospitii, in aliquo praemissorum deliquerit, ipse fimiliter accusanti & denuncianti viaticū expensas submi∣nistrabit. Reservantes insuper honoratiss. Viro M^ro. Thomae Crom∣vvell, & Visitatori generali, consimilem potestatem, adjiciendi & diminuendi, quam Regia Majestas in superioribus injunction∣nibus ei reservavit. In cujus rei Testimonium, quia sigillum de pro∣prio authenticum ad manus non habemus, ideo sigillum Officialis Domini Archidiaconi Eliensis praesentibus apponi mandavimus; & nos Officialis antedictus ad speciale mandatum dicti Domini Commissarii sigillum nostrū praesentibus apposuimus.

Dat. xxii^o. die mensis Octobris Anno Domini 1535. & regni dicti illustrissimi Domini nostri Regis Anno vicesimo septimo.

56. These Injunctions relate as Additionalls to former Injunctions of the Kings,* 14.3 too tedious here to exemplifie. But take the substance thereof.

1. He beginneth with bemoaning the Barbarisme, and Ignorance, which so lately spread in the University, protesting his desire to promote Piety, and extirpate Heresy, Superstition, Idolatry, &c.

2. He exhorteth all the Members in the University to the embracing of Christs Doctrine in Spirit and Truth, recommending M^r. Cromwell their Chancellour to be their Visitour therein.

3. He requires their renouncing all Obedience to the Pope of Rome, and that his Royall Authority be received as supreme under God.

4. He inciteth them to the studie of Tongues, because sensum alicujus rei non, potest ille assequi, qui rudis est Idiomatis quo traditur.

5. He enjoyneth them to found on the joynt Cost of all the Colledges, two Lectures, the one of Latine, the other of Greek, to be daily read (and by consequence heard) on great Penalties.

6. That no Authours hereafter be publickly read, who have written on the Master of the Sentences; but that all Lectures be made on some part of the Scripture.

7. That it should be permitted to all freely to read Gods Word in their pri∣vate Studies, & repair to any publick place where the same is preached.

8. That hereafter none in the University take any Degree in the Canon-Law.

9. He did make void and abolish all Ceremonies and Observances, which any wayes did hinder the Studie of Scholars, or bonam valetudinem studio amicam.

10. He ordered that the Youth to be educated in the Arts should read Ari∣stotle, Rodulphus Agricola, Philip Melancthon Trapezuntius, &c.

11. He forbad the reading of the frivolous Questions, and obscure Glosses of Scotus, Burleus, Anthony Trombet, Bricot, Bruliferius, &c.

12. He pronounceth all Statutes of the University or private Colledges void, if repugnant to the Premises.

13. That all Masters of Colledges be bound by their solemn Oath to the effectuall observation of these his Injunctions.

14. Reserving alwayes to the aforesaid Thomas Cromwell their Chancel∣lour, and his Vicar-general, or to his lawfull Surrogate in that kind, full power to examine, adde, and alter any thing according to his Dis∣cretion, confident of his care herein for the good of the Vniversity.

Observe by the way, that at this instant the Vniversity of Cambridge was very full of Students, as may appear by that Passage in the Kings Injunctions; For he reckoneth up the severall Colledges, ubi confluunt, & diversantur, & frequen∣tant Scholares & Studiosi, ex omni Dioecesi, & qualibet parte hujus Regni nostri Angliae, tam ex Wallia quam ex Hibernia. So that it seemeth here was then an universall Confluence of Scholars from all parts of the Kings Dominions.

57. Three dayes after Doctour Legh had set forth his Injunctions,* 14.4 the Col∣ledges made their respective Submissions thereunto, solemnly subscribing the same. We assure our selves they used the same form for the Essentialls, one Copy whereof we have here inserted, that the rest may be measured thereby.

Invictissimo ac pientissimo in Christo Principi & Domino nostro, HENRICO OCTAVO, Dei gratia Angliae & Franciae Regi fidei Defen∣sori Domino Hiberniae, ac in terris supremo Ecclesiae Anglicanae sub Christo Capiti.

Vestri humiles Subditi & devotissimi Oratores WIL∣LIELMUS BUCKENHAM, M^r. sive custos Collegii dicti Gonvil Hall, CANTABRIG. & ejusdem Loci socii re∣verentiam & obedientiam, tam excellenti & prepotenti principi debitas & condignas cum omni subjectione & honore.

NOverit Majestas vestra regia quod nos Magister & socii pre∣dicti, non viaut metu coacti, dolove aut aliqua alia sinistra ma∣chinatione, ad hec inducti sive seducti, sed ex nostris certis scien∣tiis, animis deliberatis, merisque & spontaneis Voluntatibus; pure, sponte & absolute, in verbo Sacerdotii, profitemur, spon∣demus ac ad sancta Dei Evangelia, per nos corporaliter tacta, ju∣ramus vestrae illustrissimae Regiae Majestati, singulari ac summo Domino nostro & patrono, Henrico Octavo, Deigratia, Angliae & Franciae Regi fidei Defensori, & Domino Hiberniae, ac in terris Ecclesiae Anglicanae Supremo immediate sub Christo Capiti; quod post∣hac nulli externo Imperatori, Regi, Principi ant Prelato, nec Romano Pontifici, quem Papam vocant, fidelitatem, aut obedien∣tiam verbo vel scripto, simpliciter vel sub juramento, promit∣temus aut dabimus vel dari curabimus, sed omni tempore casu & conditione, partes vestrae Regiae Majestatis, ac successorum vestrorum sequemur & observabimus, & pro virili defendemus, contra omnem hominem quem vestrae Majestati, aut successori∣bus Vestris, adversarium cognoscemus & suspicabimur. Solique vestrae Regiae Majestati, velut supremo nostro principi, & Ec∣clesiae Anglicanae capiti, ac successoribus vestris fidelitatem & obedientiam sincere & ex animo prestabinus. Papatum Romanum non esse adeo in sacris Literis ordinatum profitemur, sed huma∣nitus traditum, constanter assirmamus, & palam declaramus, ac declarabimus, & ut alii sic publicent, diligenter curabimus. Nec tractatum cum quoqunque mortalium privatim aut publice inibimus, aut Consentiemus, quod Pontifex Romanus, aliquam authoritatem & jurisdictionem, amplius hic habeat aut exer∣ceat, aut ad ullam posthac restituatur; Episcopumque Romanum Episcopum modernum, aut ejus in illo Episcopatu, successorem

quemcun{que}, non Papam, non summum Pontificem, non universa∣lem Episcopum, nec sanctissimum Dominum; sed solum Roma∣num Episcopum, vel Pontificē, (ut priscis mos erat) scienter pub∣lice asseremus: Juraque & statuta hujus regni pro extirpatione & sublatione Papatus, & auctoritatis ac Jurisdictionis dicti Ro∣mani Episcopi, quandocunque edita sive fancita, edendaque sive sancienda, pro viribus, scientia, & ingeniolis nostris ipsi firmiter observabimus, & ab aliis sic observari (quantum in nobis fuerit) curabimus atque efficiemus; nec posthac dictum Romanum Epi∣scopum appellabimus, aut appellanti consentiemus; nec in ejus curia pro jure aut justitia agemus, aut agenti respondebimus, nec ibidem Accusatoris vel Rei personam sustinebimus; & si quid di∣ctus Episcopus per nuncium vel per literas nobis significaverit, qualecun{que} id fuerit, illud quam citissime commode poterimus, aut vestrae Regiae Majestati, aut vestris à secretis Consiliariis si∣gnificabimus, aut significari faciemus: nosque literas, aut nun∣cium, aut eundem Romanum Episcopum, vel ejus Curiam, nec mittemus nec mitti faciemus, nisi vestra Majestate conscia, & consentiente, aut vestro Successore, quod dictae literae vel nun∣cius ad eum deferatur. Bullas, brevia aut rescripta quaecunque pro nobis vel aliis ab Episcopo Romano, vel ejus Curia non impetra∣bimus, vel ut talia à quovis impetrentur non consulemus; & si ta∣lia pro nobis insciis aut ignorantibus generaliter vel specialiter impetrabuntur, vel alias quomodo libet concedentur, eis renun∣ciabimus, & non consentiemus, nec utemur eisdem ullo modo, at eas vestrae Majestati aut Successoribus vestris tradi curabi∣mus. Exemptioni vero qua Romano Episcopo, vel summo quem vocant Pontifici, aut ipsi quocunque nomine appelletur, ejusve Romanae Ecclesiae, mediate vel immediate subjecti sumus & fui∣mus, ipsiusque concessionibus, privilegiis, largitionibus, & indul∣tis quibuscun{que} expresse in his scriptis renunciamus, & soli vestrae Majestati, vestrisque Successoribus, nos subditos & subjectos profitemur, ac nos subjiciemus, & nos solummodo subditos fore spondemus. Nec eidem Romano Pontifici, vel ejus Nunciis, Oratoribus, Collectoribus, aut Legatis, ullam procurationem, pensionem, portionem, censum, aut quamcunque aliam pe∣cuniarum summan (quocunque nomine appelletur) per nos aut interpositam personam, vel personas solvemus, aut solvi fa∣ciemus: statutumque de successione vestra Regia in Parliamento vestro editum, ac omnia ac singula in eodem contenta, juxta for∣mam & effectum ejusdem fideliter observabimus. Praeterea in vim pacti profitemur & spondemus, ac in verbo Sacerdotali, & sub fidelitate vestrae Majestati debita & nostra coram Deo con∣scientia, promittimus, quod contra hanc nostram praedictam pro∣fessionem & sponsionem, nulla dispensatione, nulla exceptione,

nulla appellatione, aut provocatione, nullove juris vel factire∣medio nos tuebimur. Et si quam protestationem, in praejudi∣cium hujus nostrae professionis, & sponsionis fecimus, cam in praesens & in omne tempus futurum revocamus, & eidem re∣nunciamus per praesentes Literas, quibus propriis manibus no∣mina nostra subscripsimus, & eas nostri communis Sigilli appre∣hensione, & Notarii publici infrascripti signo & subscriptione committi, curavimus.

Dat. & act. in Domo nostra capitulari 25^o. diemensis Octobris Anno ab Incarnatione Christi 1535^o. & regni vestri florentissimi 27^o. praesentibus tunc ibid.

Iohanne A∣cres Art. Mag. & Roberto Warmington Bacc. in legibus testibus ad praemissa accitis & legatis.

• Willimus Buckenham
• Rogerus Overy
• Iohannes Styrmin
• Laurentius Maptit
• Andrevv Devv
• Iohannes Cajus
• Willimus Barker

ET ego Iohannes Rheseus, Notarius pub. dicti illustrissimi Do∣mini Regis Regestor principalis, quia Professioni, Sponsioni, Ju∣ramento, Praestationi, ac caeteris praemissis omnibus, dū sic, ut prae∣mittitur, sub anno, mense, die & loco praedictis, agerentur, & fierent, una cum praenominatis testibus, personaliter interfui, ea∣que sic fieri & interponi vidi, & audivi, ac mox ut gesta sunt, in notam excepi; ideo hoc praesens publicum Instrumentum inde confeci, & in hanc publicam & authenticam formam redegi, signoque meo Tabellionali ac nomine & cognomine, meis so∣litis & consuetis signavi; meque hic subscripsi, in sidem & testi∣monium omnium & singulorum praemissorum, rogatus legitime & requisitus.

Their Protestation taken in verbo Sacerdotii, relates to the major part, not to all the Fellows of Gonvil under-writing their names. For I shall not be easily perswaded, that Iohn Cajus, penultimus subscriptor in this Instrument, being a Physician by his Profession, was ever in Holy Orders.

58. In obedience to Doctour Legh his Injunctions,* 15.1 the whole University before Candlemas-day next ensuing, surrendred to the King all their Charters, Donations, Statutes, Popes-Bulls, and Papisticall Muniments, with an exact Rental of their lands, and Inventory of their goods. The Vice-Chancellour and senior Proctour went up to London, and delivered them to Secretary Crom∣well, Chancellour of the Vniversity. And now they are deposited in a safe hand, seeing the same person as Master of the Rolls, was intrusted with the keeping of the Records of the Kingdome.

59. Hereafter expect no moe Doctours of Canon-Law in Cambridge. For∣merly,* 15.2 almost every year some were graduated in that Faculty; and these pre∣•••••• these of Civil-Law, as the Pope makes himself to be above the Emperour. But now, Gratian fared no better in Cambridge, then his brother Peter Lombard. For, as the King had pronounced his Sentence of Condemnation against the publick reading of the Master of the Sentences: so the Decretals were banished

after them. King Henry stung with the dilatorie pleas of the Canonists at Rome in point of his Marriage, did in revenge destroy their whole Hive throughout his own Vniversities.

60. However,* 15.3 afterwards Scholars applyed themselves to the reformed Canon∣Law, viz. so much thereof as afterwards was received, as conformable, to the Kings Prerogative, and the municipal Law of the Land. These many studied to enable themselves for Chancellours, Officialls, &c. in severall Dioceses: yet so, that Canon-Law did never after stand by itself (as subsisting a distinct Faculty wherein any commenced) but was annexed to Civil-Law, and the Degree de∣nominated from the later. And although Civilians kept Canon-Law in Com∣mendam with their own Profession, yet both twisted together are scarce strong enough (especially in our sad dayes) to draw unto them a liberall Livelihood.

SECTION VII.

EDVARDO PALMER de WALTHAM Armigero.

VIR ATTICISSIME,

FRatres meos, Verbi Ministros, saepius audivi solici∣tos, ne mentes suae sensim torpescerent, eo quod Rusticanis Viculis damnati, sibi solum sit consor∣tium cum crassis Minervis. quibus inter crudum & coctum nihil interest.

At mea longe dispar conditio, cui, Deo gratias, emunctioris nasi Parochiani contigerunt; èqui∣bus Tu, limato tuo judicio, me inter praedican∣dum hebescentem, instar coticulae, aliquoties exacuisti.

Fateor sane, praesentiam tuam mihi suggestum ascensuro, non semel metum incussisse, ne forsan, te audiente, aliquid minus pensiculatum excideret. Sed animum erexit opportuna recordatio comi∣tatis tuae, qua lapsibus currentis tam linguae quam calami facile veniam es daturus.

Digneris, quaeso, lectione tua hanc historiolam, vel eo nomine, quod Collegium Trinitatis (unumtribus conflatum, & Trin-Vni Deo dicatum) exhi∣beat. Collegium amplissimum, non tam Rege Fun∣datore, quam doctissimis suis Alumnis superbiens; inter quos, ob summam Graecarum Literarum pe∣ritiam, Te Palmam ferre meritissime agnoscit.

THis year the young frie of Fellows of S^t. Iohns in Cambridge combined, yea, conspired against their old Master Do∣ctor Metcalfe,* 16.1 a man much meriting of his House, It be∣ing hard to say, whether S^t. Iohns oweth more to the Lady Margaret, or D^r. Metcalfe; she by her Bountie founded it, he by his Providence kept it from beinga 16.2 confounded:* 16.3 many a pound he gave, moe he got of his Friends for this Colledge. Indeed he was none of the greatest Rabbins, but he made many good Scholars under him. Thus the dull and blunt Whet-stone may be said vertual∣ly

to be all Edge, because setting a sharpnesse on other instruments. Metcalfe,* 16.4 with Themistocles,* 16.5 could not fiddle, but he know how to make a little Colledge a great one, by his two and twenty years prudent government thereof.

2. I find not a particular of the Faults,* 16.6 which the Fellows laid to Metcalf's charge. It may be the greatest matter was, because he was old, they young; he froward, they factious. Indeed he was over-frozen in his Northern Rigour, and could not be thaw'd, to ungive any thing of the rigidnesse of his Discipline. Be∣sides, I suspect him too stubborn in his Romish Mums••mus▪ which gave his Ad∣versaries advantage against him, who would not be quiet, till they had cast him out of his Mastership. Did not all the Bricks of the Colledge that day double their Dye of rednesse, to blush at the Ingratitudes of those that lived therein?

3. Wonder not if Metcalfe survived but few months after his removall.* 16.7 Old trees, if transplanted, are so farre from bearing of fruit, that they bear not themselves long but wither away. However let not his Enemies boast, it being observed that none thrived ever after who had a hand in Metcalf's Eje∣ction, but lived meanly and dieda 16.8 miserably. This makes me confident, that neither Master Cheek, nor Master Askam (then Fellow of the Colledge) had any hand against him, both of them being well known afterwards to come to good grace in the Common-wealth.

• ...Fran.* 16.9 Mallet,* 16.10 Vice-Chan.
  • Hen▪ Ioliffe
  • Ro. Stokes
    • Proctours. Simon Trew, Major.

• Doct. Theol. 7
• Bac. Theol. 16
  • Mag. Art. 26
  • Bac.
    • Leg. 13
    • Art. 18

4. Now had the Records of Cambridge slept well-nigh a whole year in the Custodie of the Lord Cromwell;* 16.11 not that there was the least intention finally to detain them, but to suspend them for a time, to wean the University from their former Fondnesse to the Pope, that for the future they might feed with a better Appetite on the Kings Favours. It was now therefore thought fit to restore them again without the losse of a Shoo-latcher to the University. Whereupon Rob. Stokes the Iunior Proctour and Iohn Meare the Esq Bedel went up to London, where the aforesaid Records. were delivered unto them. After their re∣turn to Cambridge, Tho: Argal and Anthony Hussey were deputed by the Regent∣house, to receive such Records as concerned the University.

5. Yet I question,* 16.12 whether any of the Popes Bulles were restored to the Uni∣versity or no; I mean those Bulles of a later date, conferred on Cambridge since the Massacre general of their Records in the mad Maioralty of Edwardb 16.13 Lyster. If any such were returned, they might be Monuments (looked on for Rarities) but no longer Muniments of the University, as too infirm to fence and fortifie the same, the Popes power being totally abrogated. However though not in specie, they were vertually restored; the Vniversity exchanging, not loosing her right herein; onely bottoming her Priviledges not on Papal, but Regal Power:c 16.14 Etsi inclytissimus Rex ea auferrijusserit, ne Pontificum deinceps obten∣deretur Authoritas, corum tamen beneficium Academ••ae salvam integrumque esse voluit.

• ...Georg.* 16.15 Day,* 16.16 Vice-Chanc.
  • Rich. Standish
  • Tho. Cobbe.
    • Proct. Rad. Berkerdike, Major.

• Doct.
  • Theol. 3
  • Medic. 1
    • Bac. Theol. 5
    • Mag. Art. 19
      • Bac.
        • Leg. 5
        • Medic. 2
        • Art. 19

• Wil. Buckmaster,* 16.17 Vice-Cha.* 16.18
  • Galf. Gylpin
  • Hen. San••••rson
    • Proctours. Robert Smith, Major.

• Doct.
  • Theol. 2
  • Ju. Civ. 2
  • Bac. Theol. 7
    • Mag. Art. 27
    • Bac.
      • Leg. 7
      • Art. 35

• ...Wil.* 16.19 Buckmaster,* 16.20 Vice-Chan.
  • Oliv. Ainsworth
  • Alban Longdale
    • Proct. Christ. Franck, Major.

• Doct.
  • Theol. 3
  • Ju. Civ. 1
  • Medic. 1
  • Bac. Theol. 4
    • Mag. Art. 20
    • Bac.
      • Leg. 3
      • Medic. 3
      • Art. 42
      • Gram. 1

6. STEPHEN GARDINER was chosen Chancellour of the Vni∣versity. * 16.21 He was at the same time Master of Trinity Hall, which he was pleased to hold for many years together with the Bishoprick of Winchester.

• Francis Mallet
• Iohn Edmunds
  • Vice-Chan.* 16.22
    • Tho.* 16.23 Pulley
    • Ed. Humphrey
      • Proct. Iohn Chapman, Major.

• Doct.
  • Theol. 1
  • Iu. Civ. 1
  • Medic 1
    • Bac. Theol. 5
    • Mag. Art. 32
      • Bac.
        • Leg. 6
        • Art. 30

• ...Rich.* 16.24 Standish,* 16.25 Vice-Chan.
  • Henry Bissel
  • Thomas VVest
    • Proctours. William Gil, Major.

• Doct.
  • Ju. Civ. 1
  • Medic. 2
    • Bac. Theol. 4
    • Mag. Art. 19
      • Bac.
        • Leg. 9
        • Medic. 2
        • Art. 49

7. A contest began now betwixt the Introducers of the New & the Defenders of the Old Pronunciation of Greek.* 16.26 The former endeavoured to give each Let∣ter, Vowel and Diphthong it's full Sound, whilst Doctor Cajus, and others of the old stampe, cried out against this project, and the promoters thereof; taxing it for Novelty, and them for want of Wit and Experience. He affirmed Greek it self to be barbarous, thus clownishly uttered, and that neither France, Germany nor Italy owned any such pronunciation.

8. Iohn Cheek,* 16.27 Thomas Smith, (both afterwards Knighted and privy Coun∣celours,) maintained, that this was no Innovation, but the ancient utterance of the Greeks, which gave every letter it's due and native Sound. Otherwise by the fine speaking of his opposers, Vowels were confounded with Diphthongs, no difference being made betwixt 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 and 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉. Nor mattereth it if Forrai∣ners dissent, seeing hereby we English-men shall understand one another.

8. Here Bishop Gardiner Chancellour of the Vniversity interposed his power,* 16.28 affirming Cheeks pronounciation pretending to be ancient to be antiquated.* 16.29 He imposed a penalty on all such who used this new pronounciation,* 16.30 which notwithstanding, since hath prevailed, and whereby we English-men, speak Greek, and are able to understand one another which no body else can.

• Iohn Edmunds,* 16.31 Vice-Chanc.* 16.32
  • Simon Brigs
  • Edwin Sandys
    • Proct. Rob. Chapman, Major.

• Doct.
  • Leg. 2
  • Medic. 2
    • Bac. Theol. 9
    • Mag. Art. 17
      • Bac.
        • Leg. 5
        • Art. 33

Thomas Lord Audley of VValden,* 16.33 Chancellour of England, by licence obtained from King Henry the eighth, changed Buckingham, into Magdalen, [vulgarily] Maudlin Colledge, because (asa 16.34 some will have it) his Sirname is therein con∣tained betwixt the Initial & Final letter thereof. M'AUDLEY'N. This may well be indulged to his Fancy; whilest more Solid considerations, moved him, to the work it self.

9. As he altered the name,* 16.35 he bettered the condition of this House, bestowing some lands thereon and his own Coate, for the Armes thereof, requiring some skill (and more Patience) to blazon them, viz. quarterly per pale indented OR and AZURE,b 16.36 on a Bend, of the second a tret inter two Marteless, or, in the second and third Quarter an Eagle displayed of the first.

10. This Colledge alone,* 16.37 cut of from the Continent of Cambridge, is on the Northwest of the River having the Rose Garden on the one, & what is no Rose, [a smoaking Brewhouse] on the other-side thereof belonging this 150. yeares to Iesus Colledge. It were no harm to wish this house either removed, or other∣wise imployed on termes mutually beneficiall to both Societies.

11. The Scholars of this Col.* 16.38 (though farthest from the Schools) were in my time observed first there, and to as good purpose as any. Every year this House pro∣duced some eminent Scholars, as living cheaper, and private, freer from Toun-Temptations by their remote situation.

12. Whereas the Masters of other Houses,* 16.39 are either in the Kings-gift or Col∣ledge-choise, this is in the disposall of the right Honourable the Earle of Suffolk, hereditary Patron of this foundation. And whereas much of Aristocrasie is used in other Colledges, more of Monarchy appeares in the Master hereof as ab∣solute in his Government, having not onely a Negative Voice, but in effect all the Affirmative, in making Elections.

Masters.	Bishops.	Benefactours.	Learned Writ.	Col. Livings.
1 Robert Evans 2 Richard Carr 3 Roger Kelke 4 Richard How∣land 5 Degory Nicols 6 Thom. Nevile 7 Rich. Clayton 8 Iohn Palmer 9 Barnaby Goche 10 Hen. Smith 11 Edw. Rain∣bow 12 Iohn Sadler	1 Richard Howland, Bishop of Peterbur. 2 George Lloid, Bi∣shop of Chester. 3 Io. Bridg∣man, Bi∣shop of Chester.	1 Henry the eighth 2 Sir. Chrystopher VVrey 3 Iohn Spenliffe 4 Edmond Grindall, Arch-bishop of Canterbury 5 Thomas Parkinson 6 VVilliam Roberts 7 Iohn Hughs 8 Thomas Sutton 9c 16.40 Frances, Coun∣tess of VVarwick 10 Io. Smith, fellow		Stanton, Rect. of Ely, Dioc. val. 6. 12. 8.

So as at this present there is a Master,* 16.41 eleven Fellows,* 16.42 and two and twenty Scholars,* 16.43 besides Officers and servants of the foundation, with other Students, being in all one hundred and fourty.

13. Though at the present,* 16.44 the revenewes of this House be not great, some 40. yeares since it was in a fair Probability of a large addition of Land, had the suit (related at large by the L. Coke in his Report of Maudlin Colledge case) gone on their side. At one time well nigh ten thousand pound was tendered in Composition, (the interest of many being concerned therein) so suspicious were the Defendants of their successe.

14. But Doctor Goche, Master of the Col. being a man, of an high Spirit, well skilled in the Laws and confident of the goodnesse of his cause, would listen to no composition, but have all, or none. He had not learned the maxime Dimidium plus toto in this sence, Half with quiet may be more then all, with haz∣zard and trouble. It was removed from Common-Law to Chancery, where the Colledge was not onely cast, but the D^r. with M^r. Smith a Senior Fellow) lay long in prison, for refusing to obey the Lord Egertons Order.

15. Amongst the worthies of this House M^r. Palmer B. D. late Minister of S^t. Brigits [commonly Brides] must not be forgotten,* 16.45 a pious Man and painfull Preacher, (besides many and great benefactions to Ministers Widdowes) hath built and well endowed a neat Almes-house at VVestminster. Verily I have found more charity in this one SEQUESTRED Minister, then in many who enjoy other Mens Sequestrations.

• Thomas Smith,* 16.46 Vice-Chan.* 16.47
  • Henry Camberforth
  • VVilliam VVakelyne
    • Proct. Tho. Brakin, Major.

• Doct.
  • Theol. 4
  • Leg. 1
• Bac. Theol. 16
• Mag. Art. 26
• Bac.
  • Leg. 4
  • Art. 29

• Matthew Parker,* 16.48 Vice-Chan.* 16.49
  • Edward Cosin
  • Simon Bagot
    • Proctours. VVill. Hasill, Major

• Doct.
  • Theol 1
  • Medic. 1
    • Bac. Theol. 13
    • Mag. Art. 23
      • Bac.
        • Leg. 2
        • Art. 16

• Iohn Madew,* 16.50 Vice-Chan.* 16.51
  • VVil. Barker
  • Andrew Pern
    • Proct. Iames Fletcher, Major.

• Doct.
  • Theol. 6
  • Leg. 1
    • Bac. Theol. 9
    • Mag. Art. 18
      • Bac.
        • Leg. 1
        • Art. 35

16. There was now a generall decay of Students,* 16.52 no Colledge having more Scholars therein then hardly those of the foundation, no Volunteers at all, & on∣ly persons pressed in a manner by their places to reside; Indeed on the fall of Abbeys fell the hearts of all Scholars, fearing the ruin of learning. And these their jealou∣sies they humbly represented in a bemoaning letter to King Henry the eighth. He comforted them with his gracious return, and to confute their suspicion of the decay of Colledges, acquainted them with his resolution to erect a most magnificent one with all speedy conveniency.

17. Whereupon he seized Michael House into his hands,* 16.53 (whose yearly rents, at old and easy Rates then amounted unto one hundred fourty four pounds, three shillings and a penny,) and Kings Hall, the best Landed Founda∣tion in the University. Also he took Fistewicks Hostle, an House unindowed)

and allowed the Gonvillians (still grumbling thereat as not sufficient compen∣sation) three pounds a year in Lieu thereof,* 16.54 till he should give them better satis∣faction. * 16.55 Of these three he compounded one Fair Colledge, dedicating it to the holy and undivided Trinity, and endowing it with plentifull revenews.

18. Queen Mary calling her chief Clergy together,* 16.56 consulted with them about publick prayers to be made for the Soul of King Henry her Father, conceiving his case not so desperate but capable of benefit thereby. They possessed her of the impossibility thereof, and that his Holiness would never consent such Ho∣nour should be done to one dying so notorious a Schismatick. But they advised her in expression of her private affection to her Fathers Memory, to add to Tri∣nity Colledge, (as the best monument he had left) whereon (chiefly at the in∣stance of Bishop Christopherson) she bestowed 376—10—3. of yearly revenew.

19. Doctour Thomas Nevyle the eighth Master of this Colledge,* 16.57 answering his Anagram most Heavenly, and practising his own allusive Motto NE VILE VELIS being by the rules of the Philosopher himself to be accounted 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, as of great performances, for the generall Good, expended 3000. pound of his own in altering and enlarging the old, and adding a new Court thereunto, being at this day the Stateliest and most uniform Colledge in Christendom, out of which may be carved three Dutch Vniversities.

Masters.	Bishops.	Benefactours.	Livings in the Coll. gifts.
1 Iohn Redman. 2 VVilliam Bill. 3 Iohn Christo∣pherson. 4 VVilliam Bill, restored by Q. Elizab. 5 Rob. Beamont. 6 Io. Whitgift. 7 Iohn Still. 8 Tho. Nevyle. 9 Iohn Richard∣son. 10 Leonard Maw 11 Sam. Brooks. 12 Tho. Cumber. 13 Tho. Hill. 14 Iohn Arrow∣smith.	1 Io. Christopherson, Bp. of Chichester. 2 Iohn VVhitgift, Arch-Bishop of Canterbury. 3 Iohn Still, Bishop of Bath and Wels. 4 Gervase Babington, Bp. of VVorcester. 5 VVilliam Redman, Bishop of Norwich 6 Anthony Rud, Bi∣shop of St. Davids. 7 Godfrey Gosbor∣rough, Bishop of Glocester. 8 Robert Bennet, Bi∣shop of Hereford. 9 Martin Fotherby, Bishop of Saris∣bury. 10 Godfrey Goodman, Bish. of Glocester. 11 Leonard Maw Bishop of Bath, and VVells. 11 Iohn Bowle, Bi∣shop of Rotchester 12 Adam Lofius, Arch-bishop of Dublin. 12 Doct. Hampton, Arch-bishop of Dublin in Ireland.	1 Tho. Allen, Clark. 2 Sr. Edward Stanhop, who gave 900. l. to the Library. 3 The Lady Bromley. 4 George Palin, Gird∣ler. 5 The Lady Anne VVeald. 6 Roger Iesson, Ha∣berdasher. 7 Mrs. Elizbeth Elwis. 8 Doct. Bill. 9 Dr. Beau∣mont 10 Dr. Whit∣gift Masters of this House. 11 Dr. Cosins. 12 Dr. Barrow. 13 Dr. Skevington 14 Wil. Cooper, Es 15 Peter Shaw. 16 Sr. VVilliā Sidley, Knight, & Baronet. 17 Sr. Thomas Lake 18 Sr. Iohn Sucklin. Knights. 19 Dr. Robert Bank∣worth, Fellow. 20 Sr. Ralph Hare, Knight. 21 Mr. Silvius Elwis, still in the Coll.	St. Maries the great in Cambridge. St Michaels in Cam∣bridge. Chesterton, Vic. Ee∣ly, val. 10. 12. 03. Orwell Rect. Eely, val. 10. 07. 07 1/2. Kendal Vic. Carlile, val. Barington Vic. Eely val. 7. 14. 04. Blythe, Vic. York Dioc. val. 14. 09. 04. Gryndon, Vic. Pe∣terb. val. 8. 00. 00. Felmersham, Vic. Lincoln. val. 13. 13. 04. Ware, Vic. London val. 20. 08. 11. Thunridge, Vic. London, val. 6. Swinsted, Vic. Lin∣coln, val. 14. 00. 09. Chedull, R. Cove. & Lich. val. 12. 09. 00. See the Livings in Michael-House, and Kings-Hall.

So that at this day there are therein maintained,* 16.58 one master,* 16.59 sixty Fellows, sixty seven Scholars, four Conducts, three publick Professours, thirteen Poor-Scholars, twenty Almes-men (besides lately, a Master of the Choristers, six Clerks, and ten Choristers) with the Officers, Servants of the Foundation, and other Students, in all four hundred and fourty.

20. It is not much above an hundred years, since the first sounding of this House, and see how marvellously God hath blessed it with eminent men in all Professions, besides the Bishops afore-mentioned.

States-men.	Divines.	Criticks.	Poets.
1 Sr. Francis Ba∣con, Lord Chan∣cellour of Eng∣land. 2. Sr. Edw. Coke, Lord-Chief Ju∣stice. 3 Sr. Edward Stan∣hop, Vicar-Ge∣nerall. 4. Richard Cosin, Dr. L. Deane of the Arches. 5. Sr. Robert Naunton. 6 Sir Iohn Cooke Principle-Se∣eretaries of State. both 7. M. Iohn Facker, Secretary to the Duke of Buck∣ingham. 8. Sr. Francis Ne∣thersole, Secre∣tary to the Q. of Bohemia.	1 Thomas Cart∣wright. 2 Walter Travers. 3 VVilliam Whi∣taker. 4 Matth. Sut∣cliffe, Founder of Chels. Coll. D. of Exeter. 5 Io. Layfield 6 Tho. Hari∣son. 7 Will. Da∣kings, All three Transla∣tours of the Bible.	1 Edward Lively, one of the best Linguists in the World. 2 Philemon Hol∣land, an indu∣strious Transla∣tour. 3 William, Alaba∣ster, most skil∣full in Cabalisti∣call learning. 4 Edward Simson, who hath wrote a large History, the Mythologi∣call part where∣of is most excel∣lent. 6 Robert Creiton.	1 Walter Hawks∣worth, an excel∣lent Comedian. 2 Giles Fletcher, of Christs Vi∣ctory. 3 George Herbert, whose Piety & Poëtry cannot be sufficiently commended. 4 Tho. Randolph.

D^r. Comber, the twelfth Master of this House, must not be forgotten of whom the most learneda 16.60 Morinus makes this honourable mention, Alius praeterea co∣dex (Samaritanus) celebratur, & dicitur esse Archiepiscopi Armachani, & ab eo è Palaestina in Hiberniam exportatus, qui Leydensibus Academicis nonnullo tem∣pore fuit commodatus. Istum codicem vir clarissimus Thomas Comberus Anglus, quem honoris & officii reddendi causa nomino, cum textu Judaico verbum è verbo, imo literam cum liter a maxima a diligentia & indefesso labore comparavit, differen∣tiasque omnes juxta capitum & versuum or dinem digestas, ad me misit humanissi∣me & officiosissime.

21. Besides many worthies still alive,* 16.61 Iohn Hacket Doctour of Divinity, whose forwardnesse in farthering these my Studies, I can onely deserve with my pra∣yers. Doctour Henry Ferne, whose pen hath published his own worth. Master Herbert Thornedyke, so judicious and indistrious in setting forth the many Lan∣guaged-Bible, M^r. Iames Duport, so much the more priced by others, for his

modest undervaluing his own worth; with many moe, whose number God daily encrease.

22. King Henry the eighth with Trinity Colledge,* 16.62 founded also publick Pro∣fessours. For formerly the Vniversity had but two, one of Divinity, founded by the Lady Margaret Countess of Richmond, (allowing him Salary, of twenty Marks) and another for Phisick, at the Cost of Thomas Linacre, that exellent Critick, Tutour to Prince Arthur, and afterwards Doctor of Physick. But now King Henry added to these a Regius Professour in Divinity, Law, Hebrew and Greek, allowing them 40. pounds per annum, and increasing the stipend of Physick Professour, now acknowledged as onely of the Kings foundation. But see the Catologue.

Lady-Margarets-Pro∣fessours.	Kings Professours in Divinity.	Kings Law-Profes∣sours.
Iohn Fisher, President of Queens Col. Bishop of Rochester. Erasmus Roterodamus. Thomas Cosin, D. D. Master of Corpus-Christi Coll. Iohn Fawn, D. D. Presi∣dent of the Vniversity. Thomas Ashley, D. D. Fellow of Kings Coll. William Sket, D. D. Fel∣low of Kings Coll. Robert Beaumont, D. D. Master of Trini. Coll. Matthew Hutton, D. D. Mr. of Pembroke Hall Iohn Whitgift, D. D. Master of Trin. Coll. William Chaderton, D. D. President of Queens Coll. Thomas Carwright, Master of Arts Fellow of Trinity Coll. Iohn Hanson, Master of Arts Fel. of Trin. Col. Iohn Still, D. D. Master of Trinity Coll. Peter Baro, a Frenchman, D. D. of Trinity Col. Thomas Playford, D. D. Fell. of St. Iohn's Col. Iohn Davenant, D. D. President of Q. Coll. Samuel Ward, D. D. Ma∣ster of Sidney Suffex Coll. Rich Holdsworth, D. D. Mr. of Emanuel Coll. Rich. Love, D. D. Mr. of Corpus-Christi Coll.	Doctor Wiggin. Martin Bucer, D. D. Dr. Sedgwick. Leonard Pilkington, D. D. Master of Saint Iohn's Coll. Matthew Hutton, D. D. Fellow of Trinity Col. Iohn Whitgift, D. D. fel∣low of St. Peter Coll. Wil. Chaderton, D. D. Fellow of Christs Col. Will. Whitacre, D. D. Master of St. Iohn's Coll. Iohn Overhall, D. D. Master of St. Katha∣rin's Hall. Iohn Richardson, D. D. Fellow of Emanuel, Master of Trinity. Samuel Collins, D. D. Provost of Kings Col. Iohn Arrowsmith, D. D. Master of St. Iohn's, and after of Trinity.	a 16.63 Walter Haddon, D. L. Fellow of Kings, Ma∣ster of Trinity Hall. Thomas Bing, D. L. Fel∣low of St. Peters Coll. Master of Clare Hall. Thomas Legg, D. L. Fellow of Iesus & Tri∣nity Coll. Master of Gonvil, & Cajus Col. Iohn Cowell, D. L. Fel∣low of Kings Col. Ma∣ster of Trinity Hall. Thomas Morysonne, D. L. Fellow of Kings Coll. George Porter, D. L. Fellow of Queens Col. Thomas Goad, D. L. Fellow of Kings Coll.

Kings Physick Profes∣sours.	Kings Hebrew Pro∣fessours.	Kings Greek Profes∣sours.
Iohn Blyth, Doctor of Physick, Fellow of Kings Coll. Iohn Hatcher, Doctor of Physick, Fellow of Kings. Thomas Larkin, Doctor of Physick, of St. Pe∣ters Coll. William Ward, Doctor of Physick, Fellow of Kings Coll. William Burton, Doctor of Physick, Fellow of Kings Coll. Iohn Gostlin, Doctor of Physick, Master of Gonvil, and Cajus Coll. Iohn Collins, Doctor of Physick, Fellow of St. John's Coll. Ralph Winterton, Doct. of Physick, Fellow of Kings Coll. Francis Glisson, Doctor of Physick, Fellow of Gonvil, and Cajus Coll.	Mr. Robert Wakefield, Fellow. Antony Rodolphus Ce∣vallerius. Mr. Bignon, a French∣man, of Corpus Chri∣sti Coll. Edward Liveley, Fellow of Trinity Coll. Robert Spalding, D. D. Fellow of St. John's Coll. Jeffery King, D. D. Fel∣low of Kings Coll. Andrew Bing, D. D. Fel∣low of St. Peter Coll. Robert Metcalfe, D. D. Fellow of St. Iohn's Coll. Ralph Cudworth, Fel∣of Emanuel Col.	Erasmus Roterodamus. Richard Crooke, Fel∣low of Kings Coll. Sir Thomas Smith, Knight, Fellow of Queens Coll. Sr. Iohn Cheek, Knight, Tutour to King Ed∣ward the sixth of St. Iohn's Coll. Nicolas Carr, Fellow of Pembroke Hall, after of Trinity Coll. Bartholomew Dodding∣ton, Fellow of Trinity Coll. Francis Wilkinson, Fel∣low of Trinity Coll. Andrew Downes, Fel∣low of St. Iohn's Coll. Robert Creiton, Fellow of Trinity Coll. Iames Duport, Fellow of Trinity Coll. Ralph Widdrington, Fellow of Christ's Col.

23. These Catalogues, though the best (not to say onely) extant, are very imper∣fect. One instance I will give, William Zoone here omitted was Regiusa 16.64 Professour of Law in the Reign of Queen Mary. But I dare not altar, what so long hath been received.

• Iohn Madew,* 16.65 Vice-Chanc.* 16.66
  • Tho. Burman
  • Tho. Carlyle
    • Proctours. Iohn Fann, Major.

• Doct.
• Bac.
  • Theol. 1
  • Medic. 1
  • Theol. 7
    • Mag. Art. 15
    • Bac. Art. 29

24. Great was the alteration which followed in Cambridge,* 16.67 upon King Edward his coming to the Crown. Steven Gardiner, Chancellour of the Univer∣sity, was put out of his office, and into the Tower. Edward Seymor▪ Lord Protectour and Duke of Somerset, was chosen in his room.

25. The Townsmen of Cambridge began now to hope their time come,* 16.68 to cast off the yoke (as they counted it) of the University, as if on the altera∣tion of Religion, the ancient priviledges of Scholars should be abolished, un∣der the notion of superstition. Ungratefully therefore they began their pranks,

I say ungratfully.* 16.69 For,* 16.70 although particular Scholars might owe money to par∣ticular Townsmen, yet the whole Town owes it's well being to the Universi∣ty. Amongst their many insolencies, two were most remarkable. First, One a 16.71 Maxwell, by profession once a Iayle-keeper, then a Beare-ward, promoted at last Purveyor to provide cariages for the Kings fish (which commonly came from Cambridge) seised on an ambling Nag of the Master of Peter-House (which the old and infirme Doctour kept for his health) meerly that his man might thereon ride, after the Kings cariages. This Horse (I may say) had a long∣reach, The injury seeming small and personall, concerned the whole Uni∣versity, both in present and posterity. Secondly, when the Proctours at Stur∣bridge-Faire had (according to their Office, and ancient custome) fetched out many dissolute persons, out of vicious places, at unseasonable hours; the Major refused to give them the keys of the Toll-booth, or Town-prison, to secure such offenders therein. yea, when they had carried such malefactours to the Castle, within an hour or two, comes the Majors Son, sets open the Iayle, and lets loose those lewd persons, to the great injurie of the University, and encouragement of all viciousnesse.

26. It was now high time for Doctor Madew,* 16.72 the Vice-Chancellour, and Master Roger Askham, the University Oratour, to bestir themselves. The later belettered all the Lords of the Privy Councill, and amongst the rest Sir Thomas VVriothesly, the Lord Chancellour of England (whom, saith he, the Vniversity partly commandeth us once a member, partly requesteth as now a Pa∣trone thereof) with some Gentlemen of the Kings Bed-Camber, and by then procured the confirmation of the University priviledges in the following Parliament. However, these oppidane animosities in some degree, conti∣nued all this Kings Reign.

• Matthew Parker,* 16.73 Vice-Chan.* 16.74
  • Edmond Grindall
  • Edward Gascoyne
    • Proct. Iohn Rust, Major.

• Doct.
  • Theol. 2
  • lu. Civ. 1
    • Bac. Theol. 14
    • Mag. Art. 26.
      • Bac.
        • Leg. 1
        • Art. 30

The Lord Protectour by letters (which I have seen) sollicited Stephen Gardi∣ner, who still kept his Mastership of Trinity Hall, to resigne his place and the whole Hall into the Kings disposall.

27. That so of that,* 16.75 and it's Neigbour, Clare Hall, (whose Master, Doctor Madew, may be presumed compliable with the Protectours pleasure) one Eminent and Entire Colledge, might be advanced, on the Kings cost, in Imitation of Trinity Colledge,* 16.76 the late Royall Result of three smaller Foun∣dations.* 16.77 Wherein the Civil and Canon-Law, (the skill whereof his Grace found necessary, for the present welbeing of the Kingdome) should be coun∣tenanced and encouraged.

28. Most politick Gardiner not without cause suspecting some design,* 16.78 or Casaulty, might surprize the Intervall, betwixt the dissolution of the old and erection of this new Foundation, civilly declined his consent to the Motion. He informed his grace, that the way to advance the Study of the Laws, was by promoting the present Professours of that Faculty, (now so generally dis∣couraged) and not by founding a new Colledge for the future students there∣of, seeing Trinity Hall could alone breed moe Civillians then all England▪ did prefer according to their deserts.

29. Thus was the design blasted, and never more mentioned. But Gar∣diner, for crossing the Protectour herein (and other misdemeaners) soon after

was outed of his Mastership of Trinity Hall,* 16.79 and first Doctor Haddon,* 16.80 then Do∣ctor Mouse substituted in his room.

• William Bill,* 16.81 Vice-Chan.* 16.82
  • George Bullock
  • Phil. Baker
    • Proct. Richard Brakin, Major.

• Doct Theol. 1
• Bac. Theol. 1
  • Mag. Art. 8
  • Bac. Art. 32

30. Commissioners,* 16.83 were sent from the King to visit the University, viz. Tho∣mas Goodrich, Bishop of Eelie; Nicolas Ridley; Bishop of Rochester; Sir William Paget, Sir Thomas Smith, Sir Iohn Cheek, VVilliam Mey, Doctor of Law, and Thomas VVendey, Doctor of Physick. Before these an extraordinary Act was kept, wherein

Answerer.	Opponents.	Moderatours.	Quaestions.
Dr. Madew,* 16.84 Protest. held the negat.	Doct. Mag. Glin. Langedale Sedgewick Yonge Papists.	His Majesties Commissioners above mentio∣ned.	1. Whether Tran∣substantiation can be proved by plain, and manifest words of Scripture. 2. Whether it may be Collected & con∣firmed by the con∣sent of Fathers, for these thousand years past?

Answerer.

• Dr. Glin,* 16.85 Papist. held the affirm.
  • Mag.
    • Grindal
    • Perne
    • Gwest
    • Pilkington
      • Protestants.

• M^r. Pern Protest.* 16.86 held the negat.
  • Mag.
    • Parker, not D^r. Mathew Parker, but another of his Name.
    • Pollard
    • Vavasour
    • Youge
      • Papists.

Bishop Ridley, according to the custome of the University, concluded all with a solemn Determination. But the transactions of this Disputation are so amply reported by Master Fox, that the sharpest appetite of his Reader need not fear famishing, if he can keep himself from surfetting thereon.

• Walter Haddon,* 16.87 Vice-Cha.* 16.88
  • Andrew Peerson
  • Iohn Ebden.
    • Proct. Alexander Raye, Major.

• Bac. Theol 9
• Mag. Art. 17
• Bac. Art. 26

31. Ed. Duke of Somerset and Chancellour of Cambridge was much declined in his power at Court,* 16.89 though surviving some Months after. Now the Univer∣sity,

had learned to live by the living* 16.90 [in favour] and not by the dead,* 16.91 and there∣fore chose Iohn Dudley, Duke of Northumberland Chancellour in place of Somerset.

32. Martin Bucer,* 16.92 and Paulus Fagius (in Dutch Buchlein or Beecher) living formerly at Strasburg, at the instance of Arch-Bishop Cranmer, were sent for by King Edward to become Professours in Cambridge. My Authour, a Ger∣mane, living then hard by, makes them to depart thence, Magistratus Argenti∣nensis voluntate & consensu, whom the Iesuite Parsons will have both banished by that State. If so, the disgrace is none at all, to be exiled for no other guilt then preaching the Gospel, opposing the Augustine Confession, which that Em∣periall City embraced. Besides, the greater the providence, if, when com∣manded from one place, instantly called to another.

33. Over they come into England,* 16.93 and last year were fixed at Cambridge, where Bucer was made Professour of Divinity, Fagius of Hebrew. The former had the ordinary stipend of his place tripleda 16.94 unto him, as well it might, con∣sidering his worth, being of so much merit; his need, having wife and chil∣dren; and his condition, coming hither a forrainer, fetcht from a far Coun∣try. So it was ordered, that Fagius should in Hebrew read the Evangelicall Prophet Isa••ah, and Bucer in Greek the Propheticall Evangelist S^t. Iohn.

34 But alas!* 16.95 the change of aire, and diet, so wrought on their temper, that both fell sick together. Bucer hardly recovered; but Fagius, that flourishing Beech (nature not agreeing with his transplanting) withered away in the flower of his Age (as scarce fourty five) and was buried in the Church of S^t. Michael.

35. After his death Emanuel Tremellius was sent for to Cambridge to suc∣ceed him in the Professours place.* 16.96 There he lived sometime, on this token that Dr. Parker preferred him before many other Friends to be Godfather to his Son, which Tremelliusb 16.97 accounted a great favour. But it seemeth that soon after, either afrighted with the valetudinous condition of King Edward, or al∣lured with the bountifull Proffers of the Prince Palatine he returned to Heidelberg.

• Io. Madew, Vice-Ch.
  • Ralph Standish
  • William Cony
    • Proct. Christop.c 16.98 Franck,* 16.99 Maj. * 16.100* 16.101
  • Doct.
    • Theol. 1
    • Iur. Civ. 2
    • Medic. 1
      • Bac. Theol. 4
      • Mag. Art. 17
      • Bac. Art. 37

Henry Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, Son of Charles Brandon, by Katherine Lady VVilloubie, died at Cambridge, where he was a Student, of the sweating-sick∣nesse.

36. Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, younger brother to the same Henry, died within twelve hours, of the same disease. They were much bemoaned of the University, printing a Book of Verses on their funeralls, amongst which these following of D^r. Parkhursts, afterward Bishop of Norwich, I shall endeavour to translate.

FRatres Amiclaei, Pollux cum Castore, Potuere sic cum morte depaciscier, Vt cum alter eorum esset mortuus, tamen Alter superesset, & reversis sortibus,

Vicissim uterque utriusque morte viveret Cur Parca nunc crudelior est quam olim fuit?* 16.102 Fratres duos,* 16.103 nuper ea, quales hactenus. Nec vidit unquam, nec videbit Anglia. Lumina duo, duoque propugnacula Fortissima virtutis, Reique publicae Mors crudelis (ah) uno peremit funere Virtus nequaquam illam, nec egregia indoles Movit, nec Edvardi Regis nec optimae Matris, nec totius gemitus Britanniae. O dura, duramors, ô saeva numina!

The same in English. CAstor, and Pollux, Brothers pair, Breathing first Amicle's air, Did with death so bargaine make, By exchange their turns to take. If that death, surprized one brother, Still alive should be the other. So the bargain was contriv'd, Both dy'd, both by turns surviv'd. Why is fate more cruel grown Then she formerly was known? Wee of Brothers had a brace, Like to which did never grace This our English earth before, Nor the like shall grace it more. Both bright stars, and both did stand Hopefull bulwarks of the land. Both, alas, together slain, Death at once did murther twaine. Nothing could their vertues move, Nor King Edvvards hearty love. Nor their best of mothers mones, Nor all Britaines heavy grones. Nothing could stern death abate; Oh cruel, over cruel fate!

Many in Cambridge died of this sweating sicknesse, Patients mending, or ending in twenty four hours. Some sought for the naturall cause thereof out of the heavens, imputing it to the conjunction of the superiour Planets in Scorpio. Others looked for it from the earth, as arising from an exhalation in moist weather out of Gipsous, or plaisterly ground. The cure thereof (conceived impossible before, and easie as all things else, after it was found out) was, in the night time to keep him in; in the day time (if then seised on) to send the sick a 16.104 man (though in his clothes) to bed, there to lie still, but not sleep for four and

twenty hours. Nothing else have I to observe of this sicknesse, save that I find Forrainers call it the English sweating, as first arising hence, whilest diseases more sinfull (though it may be not so mortall) take their names from our neigh∣bouring Countries.

• Andrew Perne,* 16.105 Vice-Chan.* 16.106
  • Edward Hauford
  • Thomas Yade
  • Nicolas Robinson
    • Proct. VVilliam Gill, Major.

• Doct.
  • Theol. 1
  • Iur. Civ. 1
  • Medic. 2
    • Bac. Theol. 3
    • Mag. Art. 22
      • Bac. Leg. 3
      • Bac. Art. 42

37. Martin Bucer ended his life (and was buried in St. Maries) severall Authours assigning sundry dates of his death.* 16.107

Martin Crusius, part 3a 16.108 Annal. Suev. lib. 11. cap. 25▪ makes him to die 1551. on the second of February. Pantaleon, De Viris Illustribus Germaniae, makes him expire about the end of April of the same year. Mr. Fox, in his Reformed Almanack, appoints the 23. of December, for Bucer his Confessourship. A printed table, of the Chancellours of Cam∣bridge, set forth by D^r. Perne, signeth March the tenth 1550. for the day of his death.

Nor will the distinction of old and new-style (had it been then in use) help to reconcile the difference. It seems by all reports that Bucer was sufficiently dead in or about this time.

38.b 16.109 Persons, the Iesuite,* 16.110 tell us, that some believed that he died a Iew (meer∣ly, I conceive, because he lived a great Hebrician) citing Surius, Genebrand, and Lindan (ask my fellow if I be a lier) for this report. Sure I am, none of them were near him at his death, as M^r. Bradford and others were. Who when they admonished him in his sicknesse, that he should arme himself against the assaults of the Devil, he answered, that he had nothing to do with the Devil, be∣cause he was wholy in CHRIST. And, when M^r. Bradford came to him, and told him, that he must die, he answered, Ille, ille regit, & moderatur omnia, and so quietly yeelded up his soul. What good man would not rather die like a Iew with Martin Bucer, then like a Christian with Robert Persons? He was a plain man in person, and apparell; and therefore, at his own request, privately crea∣ted Doctour, without any solemnity: a skillfull Linguist, whom a greatc 16.111 Cri∣tick (of a palate not to be pleased with a common gust) stileth Ter Maximum Bucerum, a commendation which he justly deserved.

• Edwin Sands,* 16.112 Vice-Chanc.* 16.113
  • Thomas Gardiner
  • Henry Barely
    • Proct. Thomas VVolf, Major.

• Doct. Theol. 4
• Bac. Theol. 16
• Mag. Art. 19
• Bac. Art. 48

39. The Lady Mary after her Brothers death having Q. Iane was Proclai∣med, * 16.114 came 5. miles off to S^r. Robert Huddlestons were she heard Masse. Next day Sr. Robert waited on her into Suffolk though she for the more secresy rode on Horse-back behind his servant,* 16.115 which servant (as I am most credibly Infor∣med) lived long after the Q. never bestowing any preferment upon him. Whe∣ther because for getting him (whose memory was employed on greater matters)

or because she conceived the man was rewarded in rewarding his Master.* 16.116 In∣deed she bestowed great boons on S^r. Robert and amongst the rest the Stonesa 16.117 of Cambridge Castle to build his house at Salston.* 16.118 Hereby that stately structure, anciently the ornament of Cambridge is at this day reduced next to nothing.

40. Iohn Dudley Duke of Northumberland came to Cambridge with his Army and a Commission to apprehend the Lady Mary.* 16.119 At night he sent for Doctor Sandys the Vice-Chancellour and some other Heads of Houses to sup with him, he enjoyned the Vice-Chancellour to preach before him the next day. The D^r. late at night betake himself to his prayers and study, desiring God to direct him to a fit Text for that time. His Bible opens at the first of Ioshua, and, (though he heard no voice, with S^t. Augustine, Tolle & lege) a strong fancy enclined him to fix on the first words he beheld, viz. Verse the sixteenth, And they an∣swered Ioshua, saying, All that thou commandest us, we will doe and whithersoever thousendest us, we will go. A fit Text indeed for him, as in the event it proved, to whom it occasioned much sanctified affliction. However, so wisely, and warily, he handled the words, that his enemies got not so full advantage against him as they expected.

41. Next day the Duke advanced to Bury with his Army,* 16.120 whose feet marched forward,* 16.121 whilest their minds moved backward. He, hearing that the Coun∣try came in to the Lady Mary, and proclaimed her Queen, returned to Cam∣bridge, with moe sad thoughts within him, then valiant Souldiers about him. Then went he with (if he sent not for) the Major of the Town, and in the Market place proclaimed Queen Mary. The beholders whereof more be∣lieved the grief confessed in his eyes, when they let down teares, then the joy professed by his hands, when he cast up his cap. The same night he was arre∣sted of high Treason by Roger Slegge, Sergeant at Armes, even in Kings Col∣ledge, which is fenced with priviledges moe then any other Foundation in the University. Here Oxford-men will tell us, how their University would not sur∣render upb 16.122 Robert Stillington, Bishop of Bath and VVells, when in the Reign of King Edward the fourth convict of high Treason, but stood on their Acade∣micall immunities. But Cambridge is sensible of no priviledges inconsistent with allegiance, accounting in the first place, Gods service perfect freedome, and next to it,* 16.123 Loyalty to her Sovereign, the greatest Liberty. As for the Duke, though soon after he was set at liberty, on the generall Proclamation of pardon, yet the next day he was re-arrested of high Treason, by the Earle of Arundel, at whose feet the Duke fell down to crave his mercy; a low posture in so high a person. But what more poor and prostrate then pride it self, when reduced to extremity.

42. Behold we this Duke as the mirrour of humane unhappinesse.* 16.124 As Nevill, Earle of VVarwick was the Make-King: so this Dudley Earle of Warwick (his title before lately created Duke) was the Make-Queen. He was Chan∣cellour of the University of Cambridge, and also Senescallus (High-Steward, as I take it) of the Town of Cambridge, two offices which never before or since, met in the same person. Thus, as Cambridge was his verticall place, wherein he was in height of honour: it was also his verticall, where he met with a sud∣daine turn, and sad catastrophe. And it is remarkable, that though this Duke (who by all means endeavoured to engrand his posterity) had six Sons, all men, all married, none of them left any issue behind them. Thus, far better it is to found our hopes of (even earthly) happinesse on goodnesse, then greatnesse.

43. Doctor Sandys,* 16.125 hearing the Bell ring, went according to his custome and office attended with the Beadles, into the Regent-House, and sate down in the Chaire according to his place. In cometh one Master Mitch, with a rabble of some twenty Papists, some endeavouring to pluck him from the Chaire, others the Chaire from him, all using railing words, and violent actions. The Doctor, being a man of metall, g••oped for his dagger, and probably had

dispatched some of them,* 16.126 had not Doctor Bill,* 16.127 and Doctor Blythe, by their prayers and intreaties, perswaded him to patience. How afterwards this Do∣ctor was spoyled of his goods, sent up prisoner to London, how with great dif∣ficulty he was enlarged, and great danger escaped beyond the seas, is largely re∣lated by Master Fox.

44. Some two yeares since Cambridge had her Sweating-Sicknesse,* 16.128 but now began her hotfit, or fiery-tryall indeed. For, on the execution of the Duke of Northumberland, Stephen Gardiner, Bishop of VVinchester, was restored Chan∣cellour of Cambridge: then followed an alteration of Masters in most Houses▪ However let us give unto Doctor Pern his deserved praise, that he quenched the fire of persecution, (or rather suffered it not to be kindled) in Cambridge, saving many from the stake, by his moderation; and let us give in a list of the great alteration, In the Masters of Houses, which the first year of this Queen did produce.

Masters put out.	Colledges.	Masters put in.
1 Ralph Ainsworth, be∣cause he was married. 2 Doctor Iohn Madeu, who had been three times Vice-Chancel∣lour. 3 Nic. Ridley, still hold∣ing his Mastership, with the Bishoprick of London. 4 Matthew Parker, Deane of Lincoln. 5 William Mouse, Doct. of Law, and a Bene∣factour. 6 Sr. Iohn Cheek Knight, Tutour to King Ed∣ward the sixth. 7. William May, Dr. of Law, Chancellour, to Nic. West, Bp. of Ely. 8 Edwin Sands, Vice-Chancel. in this year. 9 Edward Pierpoint, Dr. of Divinity. 10 Rich, VVilkes, Mr. of the Hospital of S. Iohns, & Mary Magdel. in Ely. 11 Tho. Leaver, B. D. a Confessour in the Reign, of Q. Mary at Arrough in Switzerland.	1 Peter House 2 Clare Hall 3 Pembrook Hall 4 Bennet Colledge 5 Trinity Hall 6 Kings Colledge 7 Queens Colledge 8 Catharine Hall 9 Iesus Colledge 10 Christs Colledge 11 St. Iohns Colledge	1 Andrew Pern, Dean of Ely. 2 Dr. Rowland Swinburn, Rector of little Shel∣ford in Cambridge∣shire. 3 Iohn Young, Fellow of St. Iohns a zealous Pa∣pist, and opposite to Bucer. 4 Laurence Maptyde, Fel∣low of Trinity Hall. 5 Steven Gardner, then Bp. of VVinch., and L. Chancel. of England. 6 Richard Adkinson, Doctor of Divini∣ty. 7 VVilliam Glyn, Dr. of Divinity afterward Bishop of Bangor. 8 Edmund Cosins, born in Bedfordshire. 9 Iohn Fuller, Prebend of Ely, Vicor generall to Th. Thurlby Bp thereof 10 Cuthbert Scot, af∣terwards Bishop of Chester. 11 Thomas VVatson, af∣terward Bishop of Lincoln.

I find but two continuing in their places, namely Thomas Bacon, Master of Gon∣vil Hall, and Robert Evans, Master of Magdelen Colledge, then so poore a place, that it was scarce worth acceptance thereof.

• Iohn Young,* 16.129 Vice-Chanc.* 16.130
  • Tho. Gardner
  • Hen. Barely
    • Proctours. Tho. Woolf, Major.

• Doct. Theol. 4
• Bac. Theol. 16
• Mag. Art. 19
• Bac. Art. 48

• VVilliam Glynne,* 16.131
• Cuthb. Scot.* 16.132
  • Vice-Chan.
    • Tho. Baylie
    • Greg. Garth
      • Proct. Iohn Richardson, Major

• Doct.
  • Theol. 1
  • Leg. 1
  • Medic. 2
    • Bac. Theol. 3
    • Mag. Art. 33
      • Bac.
        • Leg. 4
        • Art. 43

• Cuthbert Scot,* 16.133 Vice-Chanc.* 16.134
  • George Boyse
  • Iohn Gwyn
    • Proct. Richard Brassay, Major.

• Doct.a 16.135 Can Leg. 1
• Bac. Theol. 6
• Mag. Art. 27
• Bac. Art. 37

• Andrew Pern,* 16.136 Vice-Chanc.* 16.137
  • Nic. Robinson
  • Hugo Glyn
    • Proct. Thomas Smith, Major.

• Doct.
  • Theol. 4
  • Leg. 2
    • Bac. Theol. 4
    • Mag. Art. 27
      • Bac.
        • Leg. 5
        • Medic. 1
        • Art. 27

• Robert Brassey,* 16.138 Vice-Chanc.* 16.139
  • VVilliam Golden
  • VVilliam Day
    • Proct. VVilliam Hasell, Maj.

• Doct. Medic. 2
• Bac. Theol. 1
  • Bac.
    • Mag. Art. 22
    • Leg. 1
    • Art. 41

45. Iohn Cajus Doctor of Phisick improved the ancient Hall of Gonvil into a new Colledge,* 16.140 of his own name. He was born in Norwich (but Son of Ro∣bert Cajus a Yorkshire-man) spent much of his time in the Italian Vniversities (there making many, translating moe learned books) and after his return was Phisitian to Queen Mary. He bestowed a fivefold favour on this his foundation.

46. First,* 16.141 Land to a great proportion. So untrue is his Cavill, Nescio quid b 16.142 panxillum, as if it was some small inconsiderable matter) whereas indeed he conferred thereon the Demesnes of Crokesly in ••ixmonsworth in Hartfordshire; Bincomb Manor in Dorcetshire (with the Advowsance of the parsonage,) Rungton and Burnhams-Thorp in Norfolk; the Manor of Swansly at Caxton in Cambridge∣shire;

47. Secondly building.* 16.143 Adding a new Court of his own charge, and there∣in three Gates of Remark; the Gate of Humility; low and little, opening into the Street over against S^t. Michaels-Church. The Gate of Vertue, (one of the best∣pieces of Architesture in England:) in the midst of the Colledge. Thirdly, the Gate of Honour leading to the Schools. Thus the Gates may read a good Lecture of Morality, to such who goe in and out thereat. He ordered also that no new windowes be made in their Colledge, new lights causing the decay of old Structures.

48. Thirdly,* 16.144 he bestowed on them Cordiall statutes (as I may call them) for the preserving of the Colledge in good health, being so prudent and frugal, It must needs thrive (in it's own defence) if but observing the same: thence it is, this Society hath alwayes been on the purchasing hand, (having a fair propor∣tion

annually deposited in stock) and indeed oweth it's Plenty under God unto it's own Providence,* 16.145 rather then the bounty of any eminent Benefactour,* 16.146 the Masters onely excepted. Who for so many successions, have been bountifull unto it, that the Colledge (in a manner) may now prescribe for their Benefaction.

49. Fourthly,* 16.147 he gave it a new name, to be called Gonvil and Cajus Colledge. But as in the Conjunction of two Roman Consuls, Bibulus and Cajus Iulins Caesar, the former was eclipsed by the Lustre of the Later, so this his Name-sake Cajus, hath in some sort obscured his partner, carrying away the name of the Colledge in common discourse.

50. Lastly,* 16.148 he procured a Coat of Armes, for the Colledge to bear it impaled with that of Gonvil. Indeed they are better Hierogliphicks then Heraldry, fitter to be reported then Blazoned, and betwixt both we dare adventure on them. Namely in the Field Or, bescatered with purple ears of Amarinth; two Serpents erected azure, with their tails nowed or knotted together, upon a Pedastall of Marblea 16.149 [Vert,] having a branch of semper vivum proper betwixt their heads, and a Book Sable with golden Buttons, betwixt their bodies, wherein not to de∣scend to particulars,b 16.150 wisdome is designed in a stable posture by the embracing of Learning, to attain to uncorrupted immortality, or to take the VVords of the Patent, exprudentia, & literis, Virtutis petra firmatis immortalitas. He lyeth buried in the chapel under a plain Tombe, and plainer Epitaph, as without words having one word fewer FVI CAIVS.

51. Some since have sought to blast his memory,* 16.151 by reporting him a Papist; no great crime to such who consider the time when he was born, and for∣reign places wherein he was bred: however this I dare say in his just defence, he never mentioneth Protestants, but with due respect, and sometimes occa∣sionally, doth condemn the superstitiousc 16.152 Credulity of Popish Miracles. Be∣sides, after he had resigned his Mastership to Doctor Legg, he lived Fellow-Commoner in the Colledge, and having built himself a little Seat in the Chapel, was constantly present at Protestant prayers. If any say all this amounts but to a Lukewarm Religion, we leave the Heat of his Faith, to God his sole Iudge∣ment, and the light of his good works to Mens Imitation.

Masters.	Bishops.	Benefactours.	Learned Writ.	Colledge Liv.
1 Iohn Cajus. 2 Tho. Legge. 3 Wil. Branth∣waite. 4 Iohn Gostlin. 5 Tho. Bach∣croft. 6—Dell.	Francis White, Bishop of Ely.	Mathew Parker, Arch-bishop of Canterbury. Robert Traps, and Ione his VVife: Ioyce Franklin, their Daugh∣ter. Dr. Wendie. Dr. Bishbie. Dr. Harvey. Sr. VVill. Paston, Knight. VVill. Cutting. Dr. Legg. Dr. Branthwaite. Dr. Gostlin, late Master of this House. Dr. Perse. Dr. Wells, late Fellows.	Iohn VVhite. Francis White —Fletcher, famous, for his book de Vrinis. VVill. VVatts, D. D. he set forth Mat∣hew Paris. Ieremie Taylor D. D.	Bincomb, rect. in the Dio∣cesse of Bri∣stoll. 1 •• d —9—1—5

So that lately, viz. Anno 1634 there were one Master, 25 Fellowes, one Chaplain, 69. Scholars, besides Officers and Servants of the foundation, with other Students, the whole number being 209.

52. Doctor Cajus,* 16.153 may seem to have bequeathed a Medicinall Genius unto this foundation, as may appear by this Catalogue.

• 1 Stephen Perse
• 2 VVill. Rant Sen.
• 3 VVilliam Harvy
• 4 Thomas Grimston
• 5 Iohn Gostlin.
• 6 Robert VVells
• 7 Oliver Green
• 8 Nicholas Brown
• 9 Ioseph Mickle∣waite
• 10 Francis Prujean
• 11 VVill. Rant jun.
• 12 Edmund Smith
• 13 Richard Curtis
• 14 Francis Glisson
• 15 Richard London
• 16 Henry Glisson
• 17 Robert Eade
• 18 Ioseph Dey
• 19 Th. Buckenham
• 20 VVill. Ringall
• 21 Charl. Scarborough
• 22 Thomas Prujean
• 23 Robert VValler
• 24 Abner Coo
• 25 Will. French
• 26 Christopher Ludkin
• 27 William Bagge

All bred in this House, Doctours of Physick, and extant in my memory, such a little Montpelier is this Colledge alone, for eminent Physitians; and now we take our leave thereof, acknowledging my self much beholden to Master More, late Fellow, an Industrious and Iudicious Antiquary for many rarities imparted unto me.

53. Upon the death of Stephen Gardner,* 16.154 Reginall Poole, Cardinall, Arch∣bishop of Canterbury, was chosen Chancellour of Cambridge, I admire therefore at Master Brian Twine his peremptorinesse, when affirminga 16.155 Reginaldus Polus non Cantabrigiensis (quod Londinensis falso affirmat) sed Oxoniensis fuit Cancella∣rius, if he was to be believed before our Records. Indeed Poole was Chancel∣lour of both Universities at the same time, and as now Cambridge chose an Oxford-man for their Chancellour; Oxford afterward made election of one of Cambridge, viz. Richard Bancroft, Arch-bishop of Canterbury.

54. The Cardinal kept a visitation in Cambridge by his power Legatine,* 16.156 wherein the bones of Bucer and Phagius were burned to ashes, and many Super∣stitions established, so largely related by M^r. Fox, our industry can add nothing thereunto. The best is, the effects of this visitation lasted not long resinded in the next year by the comming in of Queen Elizabeth.

• Edmund Cousin,* 16.157* 16.158
• Iohn Pory
  • Vice-Chanc.
• Rich. Smith
• Iohn Bell
  • Proct.
• Iohn Line
• Milo Prance
  • Maj.

• Doct.
  • Theol. 2
  • Leg. 1
  • Medic. 2

• Bac. Theol. 1
• Mag. Art. 22
• Bac. Art. 28

55. On the death of Cardinal Poole,* 16.159 Sir William Cecil, afterward Lord Burgly,) was made Chancellour of Cambridge, being so great a Friend thereunto, nothing can be said enough in his commendation. Then followed a visitation of Cambridge, Iure Regio, wherein with the foresaid Chancellour, were adjoyned Anthony Cook Knight, Matthew Parker, William Bill, Richard Horn, Iames Pilkinton, Doctours of Divinity, William May, Walter Haddon, Doctours of Law, and Thomas Wendie, Doctor of Physick, and Physitian to her Majesty: What Alteration this produced, the insuing Catalogue will inform.

Masters put out.	Colledges.	Masters put in.
1 Dr. Rowland Swinburn 2. Dr. Iohn Young 3. Dr. William Mouse 4. Dr. Robert Brassey 5. Thomas Peacock, B. D. 6. Dr. Edmund Cosius 7. Dr. Iohn Fuller 8. Dr. William Taylor 9. Dr. George Bullock 10. Dr. Richard Car, fed quaere 11. Dr. Iohn Christopherson, Bishop of Chichestor.	1 Clare Hall 2 Pembrook Hall 3 Trinity Hall 4 Kings Colledge 5 Queens Colledge 6 Katharine Hall 7 Iesus Colledge 8 Christ Colledge 9 St. Iohns Colledge 10 Magdalen Colledge 11 Trinitie Colledge	1 Dr. Iohn Madeu, thrice Vice-Chancellour 2 Dr. Edmund Crindal 3 Dr. Henry Harvey 4 Dr. Philip Baker 5 Dr. VVilliam May, restored 6 Dr. Iohn May 7 Dr. Thomas Redman 8 Dr. Edmund Hawford 9 Dr. Iames Pilkinton 10 Dr. Roger Kelke 11 Dr. William Bill, restored.

Doctor Cajus Master of his own Colledge (and very good reason) still conti∣nued therein,* 16.160 so did Doctor Andrew Perne in Peter-House.* 16.161 Hence the Scholars in merryment made (and for some years kept) the Latine word, (unknown in that sence to Varro or Priscian) perno to turn or change often, avouched by noe other Authour then this Doctors Vnconstancy. However let us not be over cruel to his memory, for not suffering for his own, who was so kind and care∣full to keep other from suffering for their conscience.

• Andrew Pern,* 16.162 Vice-Chan.
• Barth. Dodington
• George Fuller
  • Proct. Tho. Ventris,* 16.163 Major.

• Doct.
  • Leg. 3
  • Medic. 1
  • Bac. Theol. 6
  • Mag. Art. 25
  • Bac. Art. 60

• Henry Harvy, Vice-Chanc.
• Anthony Gilblington
• Iohn Cowell
  • Proct. Roger Slegg,* 16.164 Maj.* 16.165

• Doct. Leg. 1
• Bac. Theol. 9
• Mag. Art. 31
• Bac.
  • Leg. 1
  • Mus. 2
  • Art. 53

• Philip Baker,* 16.166 Vice-Chan.
• VVilliam Master
• Georg Blithe
  • Proct. Tho. Kymbold,* 16.167 Major.

• Doct.
  • Theol. 1
  • Leg. 2
  • Medic. 1
  • Bac. Theol. 8
  • Mag. Art. 20
  • Bac.
    • Leg. 3
    • Art. 51

• Francis Newton,* 16.168 Vice-Chan.
  • Andrew Oxenbridg
  • Iohn Igulden

• Proct. Hen. Serle,* 16.169 Major.

• Doct.
  • Theol. 3
  • Leg. 1
  • Medic. 1
  • Bac. Theol. 4
  • Mag. Art. 44
  • Bac.
    • Leg. 7
    • Art. 80

• Edward Hauford,* 16.170 Vice-Cha.
  • Richard Curtesse
  • Henry Woorley
  • Proct. Rob. Cano,* 16.171 Major.

• Doct.
  • Theol. 12
  • Medic. 2
  • Bac. Theol. 4
  • Mag. Art. 39
  • Bac.
    • Leg. 2
    • Art. 71

• Robert Beaumont,* 16.172 Vice-Chanc.
  • Tho. Bing
  • Barth Clark
  • Proct. William Munsey,* 16.173 Maj.

• Doct. Theol. 1
• Bac. Theol. 7
• Mag. Art. 27
• Bac. Art. 85

Now began a great difference in Trinity Colledge, betwixt Doctor Beaumont Master thereof, and some in that Society, which hath its Influence at this day, on the Church of England, whereof hereafter.

SECT. VII.

TO FRANCIS ASH OF LONDON,* 17.1 Esquire.* 17.2

IT is the life of a Gift to be done in the life of the Giver, farre better than funeral Legacies, which like Benjamin, are born by the losse of a Parent; For, it is not so kindly cha∣rity, for men to give what they can keep no longer: besides, such donations are most subject to abuses;

Silver in the living, Is Gold in the giving; Gold in the dying, Is but Silver a flying; Gold and Silver in the dead, Turn too often into Lead.

But you have made your own hands, Executors; and eyes, Overseers; so bountifull to a flourishing foundation in Cam∣bridge, that you are above the standard of a Benefactour. Longer may you live for the glory of God, and good of his servants.

QUeen Elizabeth,* 17.3 partly to ease Her self,* 17.4 with some recreation, partly to honour and encourage Learning and Religion, came to Cambridge, where, she remained five whole daies, in the Lodgings of the Provost of Kings Colledge. She was enter∣tained with Comedies, Tragedies, Orations, (whereof one most eloquent) made by William Masters (the Publique Oratour) disputations, and other Academical Exercises; She severally vi∣sited every House. And at Her departure She took Her leave of Cambridge, with this following Oration:

ET si foeminilis iste meus Pudor (subditi fidelissimi & Academia charissima) in tanta doctorum turba illaboratum hunc Sermonem & Orationem me narrare apud vos impediat:* 17.5 tamen Nobilium meorum inter∣cessus, * 17.6 & erga Academiam benevolentia me aliqua proferre invitat.* 17.7 Duobus ad hanc rem stimulis moveor.* 17.8 Primus est bonarum literarum Propagatio. Alter est ve∣stra omnium expectatio. Quod ad propagationem spectat, unum illud apud Demosthenem memini; Superiorum verba apud inferiores Librorum locum habent, & Prin∣cipum dicta legum Authoritatem apud subditos retinent. Hoc igitur, vos omnes in memoria tenere velim, quod semita nulla praestantior est sive ad bona fortunae acqui∣renda, sive ad Principum gratiam conciliandam, quam graviter (ut coepistis) studiis vestris exhibeatis operam: quod ut faciatis vos omnes oro obsecró{que}. De secundo sti∣mulo vestra nimirum expectatione hoc unum dico me nihil libenter praetermissuram esse, quod vestrae de me animae benevolae concipiunt cogitationes. Jam ad Aca∣demiam venio. Tempore ante meridiano vidi ego, aedi∣ficia vestra sumptuosa à meis majoribus clarissimis Prin∣cipibus literarum causa extructa, & inter videndum do∣lor Artus meos occupavit, atque ea mentis suspiria quae Alexandrum quondam tenuisse feruntur; qui cum legisset multa à: Principibus monumenta, conversus ad familiarem, seu potius ad Consiliarium, multum doluit se nihil tale fecisse. Haec tamen vulgaris sententia, me aliquantum recreavit, quae etsi non auferre, tamen mi∣nuere potest dolorem: Quae quidem sententia haec est Romam non uno aedificatam fuisse die: tamen non est ita senilis mea aetas, nec tam diu fui ex quo regnare coepi, quin ante redditionem debiti naturae (si non nimis cito Atropos lineam vitae meae amputaverit) aliquod opus faciam, & quamdiu vita hos regit artus nunquam à pro∣posito deflectam. Et si contingat, (quam citò futurum sit, nescio) me mori opportere, priusquam hoc ipsum,

quod polliceor complere possim, aliquod tamen egregium opus post mortem relinquam, quo & memoria mea in posterum celebris fiat, & alios excitem exemplo meo, & vos omnes alacriores faciam ad studia vestra. Sed jam videtis quantum inter sit inter doctrinam Lectam, & disciplinam animo non retentam. Quorum alterius sunt complures satis sufficientes testes, alterius autem vos omnes nimis quidem inconsideratè testes hoc tempore effe∣ci, quae meo barbaro Orationis genere tam diu doctas ve∣stras aures detinuerim. DIXI.

At that time the Degree of Master of Art,* 17.9 was conceived to take a Degree, and it self commenced in honour when the following Peers, and Noble Persons were in the Regent House created Masters of Art.

• a 17.10 Thomas Howard Duke of Norfolke.
• Edward Veere Earl of Oxford.
• Ambrose Dudley Earl of Warwicke.
• Edward Manners Earl of Rutland.
• Thomas Ratclyf Earl of Sussex.
• Robert Dudley Earl of Leicestre.
• Edw: Clinton high Adm. of England.
• William Howard Lord Chamberlain.
• Henry Carew Lord Hunsden.
• Sir William Cecil Secretary.
• Sir Francis Knolls Vice-chamb:
• Tho: Heneage
• John Ashley
• Richard Bartue
• William Cooke
• Edmond Cooke
  • Esquires.

Thus Acts being ended, Degrees conferred, University Officers well rewarded, and all persons pleased, Her Majesty went on in Her Progresse, and the Schollers returned to their Studies.

2. And yet we finde one great Scholler much discontented if my* 17.11 Author may be believed; namely,* 17.12 Mr. Thomas Cartwright. He, and Thomas Preston, (then Fellow of Kings Colledge, afterwards Master of Trinity Hall) were appointed two of the four Disputants in the Philosophy. Act, before the Queen. Cartwright had dealt most with the Muses, Preston with the Graces, adorning his Learning with comely carriage, gracefull gesture, and pleasing pronunciation. Cartwright disputed like a great, Preston like a gentile Scholler, being a handsome man; and the Queen (upon parity of deserts) alwaies preferred propernesse of person, in conserting Her favours. Hereupon with Her looks, words, and deeds She favou∣red Preston, calling him Her Scholler, as appears by his Epitaph, in Trinity Hall Chappell, which thus beginneth,

Conderis hoc tumulo Thoma Prestone Scholarem Quem dixit Princeps Elizabetha suum.

Insomuch, that for his good disputing, and excellent acting in the Tragedy of Dido, She bestowed on him a Pension of* 17.13 20 li. a year, whilst Mr. Cartwright (faith my Author) received neither reward nor commendation, whereof he not onely complained to his inward friends in Trinity-Colledge, but also after Her Majesties neglect of him, began to wade into divers Opinions against Her Eccle∣siasticall Government.

But Mr. Cartwright's followers (who lay the foundation of his disaffection to the discipline established,* 17.14 in his conscience, not carnall discontentment) credit not the relation. Adding moreover, that the Queen did highly* 17.15 commend, though not reward him. But, whatever was the cause, soon after he went beyond the Seas, and after his Travell returned a bitter Enemy to the Hierarchy.

• John Stokes Vicecan:* 17.16
  • Thomas Bing
  • Thomas Preston
    • Proct.
      • Christopher Fletcher Major.* 17.17

• Doct. Theol. 2.
• Doct. Medic. 1.
• Bac. Theol. 1.
• Mag. Art. 46.
• Bac.
  • Leg. 02.
  • Art. 86.

• Rob: Beaumond
• Roger Kelke
  • Vicecan.* 17.18
    • Nich: Shepheard
    • Edward Deering
      • Proct.
        • Alex: Ray Major.* 17.19

• Doct.
  • The. 4.
  • Leg. 1.
  • Med. 4.
• Mag. Art. 45.
• Bac.
  • Leg. 01.
  • Art. 86.

• Rich: Longworth Vicecan.* 17.20
  • Christoph: Lindley
  • John Dawbeny
    • Proct.
      • Tho: Kimbold Major.* 17.21

• Doct.
  • The. 0.
  • Leg. 2.
  • Med. 1.
• Bac. Theol. 4.
• Mag. Art. 59.
• Bac.
  • Leg. 02.
  • Med. 01.
  • Art. 118.

John Whitgift,* 17.22 Master of Pembroke-Hall,* 17.23 is made Master of Trinity Colledge, which he found distempered with many Opinions, which Mr. Cartwright lately returned from beyond Seas, had raised therein, and on a Sunday, (in Dr. Whit∣gift's absence) Mr. Cartwright, and two of his Adherents made three Sermons on one day in the Chappell, so vehemently inveighing against the Ceremonies of the Church, that at Evening Prayer all the* 17.24 Schollers, save three (viz: Dr. Leg, Mr. West, Whitakers his Tutour, and the Chaplain) cast off their Surplices, as an abominable Relique of Superstition.

3. Whitgift was Master of the Colledge,* 17.25 and the Queens, Cartwright but Fellow thereof, and the Lady Magarets Professour of Divinity. Great clashing was now in the Schools, when one Professour impugned, the other afferted the Church-Disci∣pline in England. Cartwrights Followers would fain have it believed, that the Emulation was inflamed betwixt them, because Whitgifts Lectures and Sermons were not so frequented whilst all flockt after Cartwright, insomuch that when he preached at St. Maryes, the Clerk thereof was fain to take down the windows of the Church. Yea, Mr. Cartwright did not onely oppose the matter, but also the manner and method of Mr. Whitgifts Lectures, as may appear by what after∣wards was printed by both, the one Objecting, what is thus Answered by the other.

* 17.26 Tho: Cartwright.

* 17.27 John Whitgift.

They which have heard Mr. Doctour read in the Schools can tell, that he be∣ing there amongst learned men never used to reduce the contrary Arguments of the Adversaries to the pla∣ces of the fallacious; and yet that was the fittest place for him to have shewed his knowledge in, because there they should have been best understood.

Touching my reading in the Schools (which you here opprobriously object unto me) though I know that the University had a farre better opinion of me, than I deserved,* 17.28 and that there were a great many which were in all respects better able to doe that Office than my self,* 17.29 yet I trust I did my duty, and satisfied them. What Logick I uttered in my Lectures, and how I read, I referre to their judg∣ments: who surely if they suffred me so long to continue in that Place, augmented the Stipend for my sake, and were so desirous to have me still to re∣main in that Function (reading so unlearnedly, as you would make the world believe I did) may be thought either to be without judgment themselves, or else to have been very carelesse for that exercise.

The result of the difference betwixt them is this,* 17.30 that (leaving the Controversie it self to the Judgment of others) if Cartwright had the better of it in his learn∣ing,* 17.31 Whitgift had the advantage in his temper; and (which is the main) he had more power to back, if fewet people to follow him.

• John Young,* 17.32 Vicecan:* 17.33
  • John Wells
  • Edm: Rokery
  • Will: Lewin
    • Proc:
      • Roger Slegg. Major.

• Doc:
  • The. 5.
  • Juris 6.
  • Medi. 2.
• Bac. The. 22.
• Mag. Art. 62.
• Prac: in Chir. 01.
• Bac:
  • Leg. 02.
  • Art. 86.

Nich, Carre, Fellow of Pembroke Hall, a great Restorer of Learning in this Uni∣versity, wherein he was Professour of Greek, (first as Substitute to Sir John Cheek in his absence, then) in his own capacity discharging the Place 15 years, (after∣wards resigning the same, and commencing Doctor of Physick) this year, ended his life to the great grief of all godly and learned men: he was buried in St. Gyles Church beyond the Bridge, under a handsome Monument, with this Epitaph:

Hic jaceo CARRUS Doctos doctissimus inter Tempore quos fovit GRANTA diserta meo. Tam mihi Cecropiae, Latiae quam gloria Linguae Convenit & Medicae maximus Artis honos Non ego me jacto, sed quas Academia laudes Attribuit vivo, mortuus exce fruor. Et fruar, O Lector; procul absit turba profona Aeterno violans busta sacrata Deo.

• John May Vicecan.* 17.34
  • Thomas Aldrich
  • Ruben Sherwood
    • Proc:* 17.35
      • Miles Prance Major.

• Doc:
  • Theol. 03.
  • Leg. 02.
  • Medic. 01.
• Bac. Theol. 14.
• Mag. Art. 055.
• Prac. in Med. 001.
• Bac.
  • Leg. 004.
  • Art. 114.

Amongst the Doctors of Divinity,* 17.36 John Whitgift Master of Trinity-Colledge took his degree, answering the Act, and publickly maintaining in the Commence∣ment-house for his* 17.37 Position, Papa est ille Anti Christus.

• John Whitgift Vicecan.* 17.38
  • Will: Bingham
  • Hugo Bellot
    • Proct.
      • William Foxton Major.* 17.39

• Doc.
  • Leg. 1.
  • Med. 1.
• Mag. Art. 071.
• Prae. in Med. 001.
• Bac. Art. 113.

WHitgift now armed with Authority as Vice-Chancellour,* 17.40 summoneth Cart∣wright to give an account of his Opinions, which he neither denied nor dissem∣bled, but under his own hand expressed in these words following:

• 1. Archiepiscoporums, & Archidiaconorum nomina simul cum muneribus & officiis suis sunt abolenda.
• ...

• 2. Legitimorum in Ecclesia Ministrorum nomina,* 17.41 qualia sunt Episcoporum & Diaconorum,* 17.42 separata à suis muneribus in verbo Dei descriptis simpliciter sunt improbanda, & ad institutionem Apostolicam revocands, ut Episcopus in verbo & precibus, Diaconus in panperibus curandis versetur.
• 3. Episcoporum Cancellariis, aut Archidiaconorum Officialibus &c. regimen Ecclesia non est committendum, sed ad idoneum Ministrum & Presbyterum ejusdem Ecclesiae deferendum.
• 4. Non oportet Ministrum esse vagum & liberum, sed quisque debet certo cul∣dam gregi adjici.
• 5. Nemo debet Ministerium tanquam candidatus petere.
• 6. Episcoporum tantum Autboritate & Potesate Ministri non sunt Creandi: multo minus in musaeo ant loco quopiam clanculario: sed ab Ecclesia electio fieri debet.
• Hisce reformandis, quisque pro sua vocatione studere debet (vocationem au∣tem intelligo) ut Magistratus Authoritate, minister verbo, omnes precibus permoveant.

And because he persisted resolute in the defence thereof, the Vice-Chancel∣lout made use of his Authority, and flatly deprived him of his Lecture, and ba∣nished the University; according to the tenour of the ensuing Instrument regi∣stred in Cambridge.

Whereas it is reported that Master Cartwright,* 18.1 offering disputations and conference, touching the assertions uttered by him, and subscribed with his hand, and that he could not obtain his request therein; This is to te∣stifie, that in the presence of us, whose names are here underwritten, and in our hearing, the said Mr. Cartwright was offered Conference of divers; and namely, of Mr. Doctor Whitgift, who offered, That if the said Mr. Cart∣wright would set down his Assertions in writing, and his Reasons unto them, he would answer the same in writing also; The which Master Cartwright refused to doe. Further, the said Doctor Whitgift at such time as Mr. Cart∣wright was deprived of his Lecture, did in our presence aske the said Mr Cartwright, Whether he had both publickly, and privately divers times offe∣red the same Conference unto him, by writing, or not: To which Mr. Cart∣wright answered, That he had been so offered, and that he refused the same. Moreover, the said Mr. Cartwright did never offer any disputation, but upon these conditions? viz. That be might know who should be his Adversaries, and who should be his Judges; meaning, such Indges as he himself could best like of. Neither was this kinde of disputation denied unto him, but onely he was required to obtain Licence of the Queens Majesty, or the Councell, be∣cause his assertions be repugnant to the state of the Common wealth, which may not be called into question by publick disputation without licence of the Prince or His Highnesse Councell.

• Iohn Whitgift Vice-Chan.
• Andrew Pearne.
• William Chadderton.
• Iohn Mey.
• Henry Harvy.
• Edward Hawford.
• Thomas F—.
• Thomas B—.

Thus was Mr. Cartwright totally routed in Cambridge, and being forced to forsake the Spring, betook himself to the Stream, of whom largely in our History of the Church.

4. Philip Baker Doctor of Divinity,* 18.2 Provost of Kings-Colledge, being a zea∣lous Papist, had hitherro so concealed his Religion, that he was not onely the first Ecclesiasticall person, on whom Queen Eliz. bestowed preferment, but also being Vice-Chancellour of Cambridge, commendably discharged the Place, with∣out any discovery of his Opinions. But now, being questioned for his Religion, not willing to abide the tryall he fled beyond the Seas. Even such who dislike his

judgment, will commend his integrity, that having much of the Colledge money and Plate in his custodie, (and more at his command, ayming to secure, not en∣rich himself) he faithfully resigned all; yea, carefully sent back the Colledge-Horses which carried him to the Sea-side.

5. Roger Goade was chosen in his place, fetched from Guilford in Surrey, where* 18.3 he was a School-Master; a pleasant sight to behold preferment seeking to finde out desert. Forty years was he Provost of that House, in which time he met with much opposition, such as Governours must expect arising from the Antipathy betwixt youth and severity. And no wonder if young Schollers swell'd against him who bound them hard to the observation of the Statutes. However, he al∣waies came off with credit, chiefly befriended with his own innocence.

• Roger Kelke Vicecan:* 18.4
  • Arthur Purifoy
  • John Beacon
    • Proct.
      • William Bright Major.* 18.5

• Doct. Theol. 1.
• Doct. Leg. 1.
• Bac. Theol. 8.
• Mag. Art. 061.
• Bac. Art. 185.

• Tho: Bing Vicecan.* 18.6
  • Walter Alleyn
  • John Tracy
    • Proct.
      • Oliver Flint Major.* 18.7

• Doc.
  • Leg. 2.
  • Med. 1.
• Bac. Theol. 8.
• Mag. Art. 063.
• Bac.
  • Leg. 007.
  • Art. 120.

• Iohn Whitgift Vicecan.* 18.8
  • Richard Bridgwater
  • Lancelet Browne
    • Proct.
      • Christoph: Flecher Major.* 18.9

• Doct. Leg. 02.
• Bac. Theol. 09.
• Mag. Art. 57.
• Bac.
  • Leg. 001.
  • Med. 001.
  • Art. 146.

• Andrew Perne Vicecan.* 18.10
  • Iohn Cragge
  • Luke Gilpin
    • Proct.
      • Tho: Kymbold Major.* 18.11

• Doct.
  • Theol. 6.
  • Leg. 2.
• Bac. Theol. 013.
• Mag. Art. 104.
• Bac. Art. 130.

Doctor Caius set forth his excellent History of Cambridge, and took an exact account of all the Students therein, amounting unto One thousand seven hundred eighty three; and if any be so curious as to know how these numbers were divided betwixt the severall Colledges, the ensuing Catalogue will inform them:

• 1 Peter-House 096
• 2 Clare-Hall 129
• 3 Pemb: Hall 087
• 4 Bennet Coll: 093
• 5 Trinity-Hall 068
• 6 Gonvil and Caius-Coll: 062
• 7 Kings-Coll: 140
• 8 Queens-Coll: 122
• 9 Katherine-Hall. 032
• 10 Jesus-Coll: 118
• 11 Christ-Coll: 157
• 12 S. Johns-Coll: 271
• 13 Magdalen-Coll: 049
• 14 Trinity-Coll: 359

• Iohn Still Vicecan.* 18.12
  • Thomas Randall
  • David Yale
    • Proct.* 18.13
      • Roger Slegge Major.

• Doct.
  • Theol. 03.
  • Leg. 03.
  • Med. 04.
• Bac. Theol. 16.
• Mag Art. 070.
• Bac.
  • Leg. 002.
  • Med. 001.
  • Art. 174.

6. This year an Act passed in Parliament,* 18.14 most beneficiall to both Universi∣ties, whereby it was provided, That a third part of the Rent upon Leases made by* 18.15 Colledges, should be reserved in Corn, paying after the rate of six shillings eight pence the quarter (ten pence a bushell) for good Wheat, and five shillings a quarter or under (seven pence half-peny a bushell) for good Malt, generally dearer than Barley, the pains of making it being cast into the price. This Corn the Tenants were yearly to deliver to the Colledges, either in kinde, or in money, after the rate of the best Wheat and Malt, in the Markets of Cambridge and Ox∣ford, at the daies prefixed for the payment thereof.

7. Sir Thomas Smith principle Secretarie of his state, was the chief procurer of the passing of this Act,* 18.16 and is said by some to have surprized the House, therein, where many could not conceive how this would be at all profitable to the Col∣ledge, but still the same on the point, whether they had it in money, or wares. But the politick Knight took the advantage of the present cheap year, knowing here∣after Grain would grow dearer, mankinde daily multiplying, and licence being lately legally given for transportation. This is that Sir Thomas born at Walden in Essex, deserving as well to be called Smith Walden, as Saffron Walden, as no lesse eminent for this worthy Statesman born therein, as for that soveraign Anti∣dote growing thereabout.

8. At this day much emolument redowneth to the antient Colledges in each University (foundation since the Statute enjoying no benefit thereby) by the passing of this Act,* 18.17 so that though their Rents stand still, their Revenues doe in∣crease. True it is, when they have least Corn, they have most Bread, I mean, best maintenance, the Dividends then mounting the highest: I wish them good sto∣machs to their meat, digestion to their stomach, strength and health on their di∣gestion.

• Roger Goad Vicecan:* 18.18
  • Arthur Purifoy
  • Thomas Patenson
    • Proct:* 18.19
      • Miles Prawaite Major.

• Doct. Medi. 05.
• Bac. Theol. 18.
• Mag. Art. 093.
• Prac: in Chir. 002.
• Bac. Art. 160.

• Richard Howland Vicecan.* 18.20
  • Osin Lakes
  • Nich:* 18.21 Steer
    • Proct.
      • John Chase Major.

• Doct.
  • The. 03.
  • Leg. 03.
• Bac. Theol. 12.
• Mag. Art. 085.
• Bac.
  • Leg. 006.
  • Art. 115.
• Prac. in Med. 003.

• Thomas Bing Vicecan.* 18.22
  • William Farrand
  • Rich:* 18.23 Willowby
    • Proct.
      • Edward Wallis Major.

• Doct.
  • The. 02.
  • Leg. 06.
  • Med. 01.
• Bac. Theol. 15.
• Mag. Art. 106.
• Bac. Leg. 006.
• Bac. Art. 153.
• Prac. in Med. 001.

• John Hatcher Vicecan.* 18.24
  • william Lakin
  • John Bradley
    • Proc:* 18.25
      • Marmaduke Bland Major.

• Doc:
  • Theol. 01.
  • Leg. 03.
  • Medic. 02.
• Bac. Theol. 17.
• Mag. Art. 086.
• Bac.
  • Leg. 001.
  • Art. 205.
• Prac. in Med. 001.

• Andrew Perne Vicecan.* 18.26
  • Thomas Nevill
  • John Duport
    • Proct.* 18.27
      • William Foxton Major.

• Doc.
  • The. 4.
  • Leg. 7.
  • Med. 6.
• Bac. Theol. 8.
• Mag. Art. 061.
• Bac.
  • Leg. 004.
  • Art. 194.
• Prac. in Med. 002.

9. A contest happened between Mr. Chadderton* 18.28 (afterward Master of Emma∣nuel Colledge) and Doctor Baro Margaret-Professour, about some heterodox Opinions, vented by the same Baro both in his readings and print, (viz: in his Comment on Ionah, and book De Fide.)

10. Whereupon, the Doctor procured Mr. Chadderton to be called into the Consistory in the presence of the Vice-Chancellour, Dr. Hauford, Dr. Harvey, and Dr. Legge, where he utterly denied he had ever preached against the Doctor, but he propounded these Questions as erroneous and false:

• 1. Primus Dei amor non est in naturâ fidei justificantis.
• 2. Fide justificans non praecipitur in Decalogo.

Many Papers in Latine passed betwixt them, and at last they were conceived to come nearer together, in these their expressions, the Originalls being kept in the University Library:

De Primâ, sic PETRUS BARO. Nullus amor est Deo gratus sine fide. Quoddam desiderium justitiae, & remissionis peccatorum obtinendae in fide justificante inest, non naturale, sed gratuitum, Spiritus sancti do∣num. Omnis amor ante fidem est peccatum. Sola fides apprehendit justificationem. De Secundâ Fides justificans Decalogo praecipitur quatenus Decalogo sumitur pro Decem illis sententiis, quas Deus suo ore in monte Sinai pronunciavit, qui∣bus universa pietas comprehenditur. Fides justificans Decalogo alio modo sumpto nempe pro nudis Legis mandatis, ac quatenus à Paulo Christo opponitur, non continetur. Petrus Baro.

De Primâ. Mr. Chadderton in hunc modum. 1. In operatione justificationis Christianae, nulla est cooperatio fidei & amoris. 2. Omnis amor qui placet Deo est opus Spiritus sancti superna∣turale, & fructus fidei justifi∣cantis, non pars. De Secundâ. 1. Decalogo secundum notatio∣nem vocis, pro decem praeceptis moralibus, fides justificans non praecipitur. 2. Decalogo pro universâ lege Mosis sumpto, fides justificans praecipitur. Laurence Chadderton.

Now however they might seem in terms to approach,* 18.29 their judgements were so farre assunder,* 18.30 that it set their affections at the same distance, so that no compli∣ance betwixt them, and the Doctor at last outed of his place, whereof hereafter.

• William Fullie Vicecan.* 18.31
  • John Jegon
  • Rob. Livelesse
    • Proct.* 18.32
      • Oliver Flint Major.

• Doct. Theol. 003.
• Bac. Theol. 020.
• Mag. Art. 102.
• Bac.
  • Leg. 003.
  • Art. 213.

• John Bell Vicecan.* 18.33
  • Anthony Wingfeild
  • Leonard Chamber
  • Gabriel Harvie
    • Proct.* 18.34
      • John Goldsborow Major.

• Doct.
  • Theol. 09.
  • Leg. 03.
• Bac. Theol. 14.
• Mag. Art. 129.
• Bac.
  • Leg. 003.
  • Art. 213.

• Richard Howland Vicecan.* 18.35
  • Henry Hickman
  • Henry Hawkins
    • Proct.* 18.36
      • Henry Clerk Major.

• Doc.
  • Theol. 2.
  • Med. 2.
• Bac. Theol. 9.
• Mag. Art. 113.
• Bac.
  • Leg. 001.
  • Art. 236.

• Robert Norgat Vicecan:* 18.37
  • William Hawes
  • Thomas Bradocke
    • Proct.* 18.38
      • Thomas Dormer Major.

• Doct. Theol. 02.
• Doct. Leg. 02.
• Bac. Theol. 13.
• Mag. Art. 113.
• Bac.
  • Med. 001.
  • Art. 192.

11. Walter Mildmay Knight,* 18.39 fift Son of Thomas Mildmay of Chelmesford in Essex, formerly a serious Student in, and Benefactor to Christs Colledge, Chan∣cellour of the Dutchie, and of the Exchequer; founded a House by the name of Emmanuel Colledge, in a place where the Dominicans, black Fryers, or preaching Fryers had formerly their Covent, founded, Anno, One thousand two hundred eighty, by the* 18.40 Lady Alice Countesse of Oxford, Daughter and sole Heir of Gilbert Lord Samford, Hereditary Lord Chamberlain of England. After the sup∣pression of Monasteries it was the dwelling-House of one Mr. Sherwood, from whom, as I take it, Sir, Walter purchased the same.

12. Sir Robert Nanton in his Fragmenta Regalia did leave as well as take,* 18.41 omit∣ing some Statesmen (of the first magnitude) no lesse valued by, than usefull to, Queen Elizabeth, as appears by his not mentioning of this worthy Knight. True it is, toward the end of his daies, he fell into this Queens disfavour, not by his own demerit, but the envy of his adversaries: For, he being imployed by vertue of his Place, to advance the Queens treasure, did it industriously, faithfully, and con∣scionably, without wronging the Subject, being very tender of their priviledges, in somuch that he once complained in Parliament, That many Subsidies were gran∣ted, and no Grievances redressed: Which words being represented with his dis∣advantage

to the Queen,* 18.42 made her to disaffect him,* 18.43 setting in a Court cloud, but in the Sunshine of his Countrey and a clear Conscience.

13. Coming to Court after he had founded his Colledge,* 18.44 the Queen told him, Sir Walter I hear you have erected a Puritan Foundation. No, Madam, saith he, farre be it from me to countenance any thing contrary to your established Lawes, but I have set an Acorn, which when it becomes an Oake, God alone knows what will be the fruit thereof. Sure I am, at this day it hath overshadowed all the Uni∣versity, more than a moyety of the present Masters of Colledges being bred therein, but let us behold their Benefactours:

Masters.	Bishops.	Benefactours.	Learned Writers Fell.	Learned Writers no Fellows.	Colledge-Livings.
1. Lau∣rence Cha∣derton. 2. John Preston. 3. Willi∣am Sand∣croft. 4. Rich: Oldes∣worth. 5. An∣thoney Tuckney. 6. Willi∣am Dil∣lingham.	1. Jos: Hall, Bishop of Nor∣wich. 2. Will: Beadle, Bishop of Kil∣more in Ireland.	Qu. Elizabeth. Hen: E. of Hun∣tington. Sir Fr. Hastings. Sir Rob: Iermin. Sir Fran: Wal∣singham. Sr He. Killegrew. Sr Wolstan Dixy. Sir Iohn Hart. Sir Sam: Leo∣nard. St Tho: Skinner. Alexan: Noel. Doctor Leeds. Doct: Harvey. Dr Branthwait. Rob: Tailor. Customer Smith. Nich: Fuller. Roger Snegg. Fran: Chamber∣laine. Master Ellis. Iohn Spenliffe. William Neale. Edm: English. Alder: Racliffe. Iohn Morley. Ric: Culverwell. Rob: Iohnson. Iohn Bernes. Mary Dixy. Martha Iermin. Alice Owen. Ioyce Franck∣land. Eliz: Walters. Dr. Richardson. Sr. Hen: ••ildmay of Graces. Rich: Knightly. Thomas Hobbs. Walt: Richards.	Will: Iones. Wil: Beadle Iohn Down. Hugh Cholmley. Ioseph Hall. Ralph Cud∣worth. Samuel Crooke. Ioh. Cotton. Th. Hooker. Iohn Yates. Io: Stough∣ton.	Iames Waids∣worth, who tur∣ned Papist. Iohn Gifford of Ministers main∣tenance. Ezekiel Culver∣wel of Faith. Robert Firman of admission to the Sacrament. Sam: Foster of Mathematicks. Ierem: Burrowes besides many still surviving. Sir Roger Twys∣den an excel∣lent Antiqua∣ry. H: Laurence of Angels, and o∣ther Treatises. Steph: Marshall. Tho: Shephard. Samuel Hudson of the visible Church. Nath: Ward. Thomas Arthur. Tho: Doughty. Ioh: Wallis now Geometry Pro∣fessor in Oxf:	Auler Rect: in the Dio∣cesse of Bath and Wells, va∣lu∣ed at 39l. 14s. 10d Cadbury Rect: in the Diocess of Bath and Wells, va∣lued at 28l. 17s. 2d. ob. Pydleton Vic: in the Diocesse Bristol, valued at 31l. 2s. 10d Stan∣ground Vic. in the Dio∣cesse of Lincolne, valued at 6l. 6s. 10d. Winnsford Vic: in the Diocess of Bath and Wells, va∣lued at 14l. 13s. 8d. Loughbe∣row Rect: in the Dio∣cesse of Lincolne, valued at 40l. 16s. 3d.

So that lately,* 18.45 viz:* 18.46 Anno, one thousand six hundred thirty four, were maintained one Master, fourteen Fellows, fifty Schollers, ten poor Schollers, besides Offi∣cers, and Servants of the foundation, with other Students, the whole number be∣ing 310.

14. Amongst the Bishops of this House,* 18.47 Richard Oldesworth fourth Master, must not be forgotten, who might, but would not be Bishop of Bristol. Not out of covetousnesse, (from which none more free) because so small the Revenuss thereof, or lazinesse to decline pains, none being more laborious in his calling; or scruple of conscience, none more Zealous in a certain Episcopacy: but for some se∣cret reasons, which these troublesome times suggested unto him. He was a most ex∣cellent Preacher both by his pious life, and patient death: and one passage which I heard from him, some daies before his expiring I shall here insert:

15. I admire (said he) at David's gracious heart,* 18.48 who so often in Scripture (but especially in the 119 Psalm) extolleth the worth and value of the Word of God, and yet quantillum Scripturae, how little of the Word of God they had in that Age, the Pentateuch, the Book of Job, and some of the Hagiography: how much have we now thereof, since the accession of the Prophets, but especially of the New Testament; and yet, alas! the more we have of the Word of God, the lesse it is generally regarded.

16. Amongst the Benefactours of this House I have omitted two,* 18.49 not because too small, but too great to be inserted with others, deserving a Form by them∣selves, namely, the Lady Grace Mildmay, whom the Schollers of this Colledge account the fourth Grace, and more worth than the other three as Poeticall Ficti∣ons. The other, Francis Ash Esquire, a rich Merchant of London, to whom God hath given a full hand, and free heart, to be bountifull on all good occasions.

17. Amongst the learned Writers of this Colledge,* 18.50 I have omitted many still a∣live, as Master Anthony Burges, the profitable Expounder of the much mistaken nature of the two Covenants: Doctor Benjamin Whichcot now Provost of Kings, whose perfect List cannot be given in, because daily increasing.

• Humfrey Tindall Vicecan.* 18.51
  • Ioseph Smith
  • Iohn Cowell
    • Proct.
      • John Edmonds Major.* 18.52

• Doct.
  • The. 01.
  • Leg. 03.
  • Med. 02.
  • Bac. Theol. 16.

• Mag. Art. 165.
• Bac.
  • Leg. 003.
  • Art. 198.

• Iohn Capcott Vicecan:* 18.53
  • Anth: Wingfeild
  • Henry Farr
    • Proct:
      • Iohn Edmonds Major.* 18.54

• Doct.
  • Leg. 1.
  • Med. 2.

• Bac. Theol. 016.
• Mag. Art. 185.
• Bac. Art. 180.

Doctor Capcott when chosen Vice-Chancellour,* 18.55 was onely Fellow of Trinity-Coll: within which he gave upper hand to Doctor Still [then Master] but took it of him when out of the walls of the Colledge; but before the year ended, he was cho∣sen Master of Bennet-Colledge, and an Act made amongst the Doctors, That for the time to come, none but Heads of Houses should be chosen Vice-Chancellours.

• Tho: Legg Vicecan.* 18.56
  • Iohn Palmer
  • Iohn Smith
    • Proct.
      • Roger Smith Major.* 18.57

• Doct.
  • Theol. 2.
  • Leg. 1.
  • Med. 1.
  • Bac. Theol. 8.

• Mag Art. 121.
• Bac.
  • Leg. 002.
  • Art. 129.

• Thomas Nevill Vicecan.* 18.58
  • Rob: Canesfeild
  • Miles Sandys
    • Proct.
      • Nich: Gaunt Major.* 18.59

• Doct.
  • Theol. 07.
  • Leg. 03.
  • Med. 01.
  • Bac. Theol. 19.

• Mag. Art. 107.
• Bac.
  • Leg. 003.
  • Art. 182.

Hitherto we have given in the List of the yearly Commensers,* 18.60 but now must break off, let Thomas Smith University Register bear the blame, who about this year entring into his Office, was so negligent, that as one saith, Cum fuit Acade∣miae à memoriâ, omnia tradidit oblivioni, I can hardly inhold from inveighing on his memory, carelesnesse being dishonesty in publick persons so intrusted.

• Thomas Preston Vicecan.* 18.61
  • Henry Mountlaw
  • Richard Betts
    • Proct.
      • Will: Wolfe Major.* 18.62

• Robert Soame Vicecan.* 18.63
  • John Sledd
  • ••uth: Bambrigge
    • Proct.
      • John Clerke Major.* 18.64

• Robert Soame Vicecan.* 18.65
  • Gilbert Jacob
  • Otho Hill
    • Proct.
      • Tho: Goldsborrow Major.* 18.66

• John Still
• Tho: Legge
  • Vicecan.* 18.67

• Thomas Grimston
• Samuel Harsnett
  • Proct.
    • Tho: Medcalfe Major.* 18.68

• John Duport Vicecan.* 18.69
  • Henry Mountlow
  • Thomas Iegon
    • Proct.
      • Christoph,* 18.70 Hodson Major.

• John Duport Vicecan.* 18.71
  • Gregory Milner
  • Iohn Meriton
    • Proct.
      • Oliver Greene Major.* 18.72

• Roger Goad Vicecan.* 18.73
  • Lionell Duckett
  • Thomas Cooke
    • Proct.
      • Iohn Norcott. Major.* 18.74

William Barret,* 18.75 Fellow of Gonvile and Caius Colledge,* 18.76 preached ad Clerum for his degree of Bachelour in Divinity in St. Maryes, wherein he vented such Do∣ctrines, * 18.77 for which he was summoned six daies after before the Consistory of the Doctors, and there enjoyned the following Recantation:

PReaching in Latine not long since in the University-Church (Right Worshipfull) many things slipped from me,* 19.1 both falsly, and rashly spoken, whereby I understand the mindes of many have been grieved: to the end therefore that I may satisfie the Church and the Truth which I have publickly hurt, I doe make this publick Confession, both repeating, and revoking my Errors.

First, I said, That no man in this transitory world, is so strongly underprop∣ped, at least by the certainty of Faith, that is, unlesse (as I afterwards expoun∣ded it) by revelation that he ought to be assured of his own Salvation. But now I protest before God and acknowledge in my own conscience, that they which are justified by Faith, have peace towards God, that is, have reconcilia∣tion with God, and doe stand in that Grace by Faith: therefore that they ought to be certain, and assured of their own Salvation even by the certainty of Faith it self.

Secondly, I affirmed, That the faith of Peter could not fail, but that other mens may: for (as I then said) our Lord prayed not for the faith of every particular man. But now, being of a better, and more sound judgment, (ac∣cording to that which Christ teacheth in plain words, John 17. 20. I pray not for these alone (that is, the Apostles) but for them also which shall believe in me, through their word:) I acknowledge that Christ did pray for the faith of every particular Believer: and that by the virtue of that prayer of Christ, every true Believer is so stayed up, that his faith cannot faile.

Thirdly, Touching perseverance unto the end, I said, That that certainty concerning the time to come, is proud, forasmuch as it is in his own nature contingent, of what kinde the perseverance of every man is; neither did I affirm it to be proud onely, but to be most wicked. But now I freely protest that the true, and justifying Faith (whereby the faithfull are most neerly uni∣ted unto Christ) is so firm, as also for the time so certain, that it can never be rooted out of the mindes of the faithfull, by any tentations of the flesh, the world, or the Devill himself, so that he who hath his Faith once, shall ever have it: for by the benefit of that justifying Faith, Christ dwelleth in us, and we in Christ: therefore it cannot be but increased (Christ growing in us daily) as also persevere unto the end because God doth give constancy.

Fourthly, I affirmed, That there was no distinction in Faith, but in the persons believing: In which, I confesse, I did erre: now I freely acknow∣ledge, That temporary faith (which as Bernard witnesseth, is therefore fained, because it is temporary) is distinguished, and differeth from that sa∣ving Faith, whereby Sinners apprehending Christ, are justified before God for ever: not in measure, and degrees, but in the very thing it selfe. More∣over, I adde, that James doth make mention of a Dead Faith; and Paul, of a Faith that worketh by Love.

Fiftly, I added, That Forgivenesse of Sins is an Article of Faith, but not particular, neither belonging to this man, nor to that man: that is, (as I ex∣pounded it) that no true faithfull man either can or ought certainly to believe that his Sins are forgiven: But now I am of another minde, and doe freely confesse, that every true faithfull man is bound by this Article of Faith, (to wit, I believe the forgivenesse of Sins) certainly to believe that his own parti∣cular

sins are freely forgiven him: neither doth it follow hereupon, that that Petition of the Lords Prayer (to wit, Forgive us our Trespasses) is needlesse; for in that Petition, we ask not onely the Gift, but also the increase of Faith.

Sixtly, These words escaped me in my Sermon, viz: As for those that are not saved, I doe most strongly believe, and doe freely protest that I am so per∣swaded against Calvin, Peter Martyr, and the rest, That Sin is the true, proper, and first cause of Reprobation. But now, being better instructed; I say, That the Reprobation of the wicked is from everlasting, and that the say∣ing of Augustine to Simplician is most true, viz: If Sin were the cause of Re∣probation, then no man should be elected, because God doth foreknow all men to be defiled with it, and (that I may speak freely) I am of the same minde, and doe believe concerning the Doctrine of Election, and Reprobation, as the Church of England believeth and teacheth in the Book of the Articles of Faith, in the Article of Predestination.

Last of all, I uttered these words rashly against Calvin, a man that hath very well deserved of the Church of God; to wit, that he durst presume to lift up himself above the High, and Almighty God. By which words I confess, that I have done great injury to that most learned, and right Godly man: and I doe most humbly beseech you all to pardon this my rashness: as also, that I have uttered many bitter words against Peter Martyr, Theodore Beza, Je∣rome, Zanchius, Francis Junius, and the rest of the same Religion, being the Lights and Ornaments of our Church: calling them by the odious names of Calvinists and other slanderous terms, branding them with a most grie∣vous mark of Reproach, whom, because our Church doth worthily Reverence, it was not meet that I should take away their good name from them, or any way impaire their credit, or dehort others of our Countrey-men from reading their most learned Works: I am therefore very sorry, and grieved for this most grievous offence which I have publickly given to this most famous Univer∣sity, which is the Temple of true Religion, and sacred receptacle of Piety: And I doe promise you, that (by Gods help) I will never hereafter offend in like sort: and I doe earnestly beseech you (Right Worshipfull) and all others to whom I have given this offence, either in the former Articles, or in any part of my said Sermon, that you would of your courtesie pardon me, upon this my Repentance.

This Recantation was by the Doctors peremptorily enjoyned him,* 19.2 That on Saturday following, immediately after the Clerum, he should go up into the Pul∣pit of S. Maryes (where he had published these Errors) and there openly in the face of the University, read, and make this Recantation; which by him was done accordingly: but not with that remorse and humility as was expected; for, after the reading thereof, he concluded thus, Haec dixi, as if all had been orall rather than cordiall: Yea, soon after he departed the University, got beyond Sea, turned a Papist, returned into England, where he led a Lay mans life untill the day of his death.

• Iohn Iegon Vicecan.* 19.3
  • Ezech: Hilliard
  • William Bolton
    • Proct.
      • Rob: Wallis Major.

18. Doctor Whitaker returning from Lambeth Conference,* 19.4 brought home with him the bane of his health,* 19.5 contracted there by hard and late studying and watch∣ing in a very cold Winter.* 19.6 In his journey homewards, he was rather not well, than sick, and when come to S. Iohn's Coll. the outside of his disease, (so much as appeared in the symptomes thereof) had little of danger, whilst the inside thereof, (as the sad successe declared) had nothing of hope therein.* 19.7 On the Sunday fol∣lowing

he took his bed,* 19.8 and then was there no want of Physitian,* 19.9 if not too much plenty of them about him. They meet, consult, conclude he must be let blood, but none did, what all advised should be done. This was deserred till Wednesday next, (let the blame thereof, to make it the lighter, be divided a∣mongst all his friends there) and then when all things else were fitted for blood∣letting, the Patient himself was unfit, being in so violent a sweat, that opening of a vein, would (as all thought) let out blood and life together. That night he cheerfully received in himself the sentence of death, professing that he desired not life, but to glorifie God, and serve the Church therewith, though his Wife was near the time of her travel, whose posthume childe he bequeathed to God the chief∣father thereof.* 19.10 Next day being Thursday, he quietly resigned his Soul to God, in the 47 year of his life; one so exactly qualified, that the Professours Chair may seem made for him, and he for it, they mutually so fitted each other.

19. Six daies after his Funerals were solemnly performed after this manner:* 19.11 All the University repaired to S. Iohn's Colledge,* 19.12 which they found hung (Chap∣pell, Hall, and outward Court) with Mourning, Scutchions, and Verses. Then taking up the Corps, they all advance in their Academicall equipage to S. Ma∣ryes, where the Major and Aldermen, (whose vicinity to the University common∣ly causeth their distance from it) met them in their Mourning-formalities. Then Dr. Goad, the Vice-Chancellour, pathetically preached to the auditory. His tears were so mannerly (or religious rather) that, observing their time, they obstructed not his Sermon till come to a competent length, when the spring-tide of his weep∣ing stopp'd his preaching. Thus his Sermon (like his life, who was the subject of it, cut off when not much pass'd the prime thereof) was rather broken off, than ended. So sad was the whole Congregation, that one might as soon therein have found a face without eyes, as eyes without tears. Back they all return to the Col∣ledge, where, after a Latine Oration made by one of the Fellows, his Corpse was solemnly interr'd in the Chappell. Then a Banquet of sweet-meats, sowred with so sad an occasion (at the sole charge of the Coll:) was rather seen than tasted by the guests, formerly surfeited with sorrow. Hence they readvance to St. Maryes, where Robert Nanton, University-Oratour (after Knighted, and Secretary of State) with another Latine Speech concluded the Funerall solemnity.

20. Soon after two Candidates appeared for the Professours Place; Iohn Overall,* 19.13 of Trinitie, Doctour; Anthony Wotton, of Kings Colledge, Bachelour of Divinity. Both read solemn Lectures of probation on subjects assigned them; namely,

Overall on Hebr: 6. 4. &c.	Wotton on Jam. 2. 24.
For it is impossible for those who were once enlightned, and have tasted the heaven∣ly gift, if they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance.	Yee see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith onely.

Pity it is but the Place should have been capable of both, both approving themselves so deserving of it. Wherefore Wotton was not rejected, though Overall was preferred to the Chair. Yea, rather than Wotton's worth should passe unre∣warded, a Professours Place of Divinity (though not in Cambridge) shall either be found out, or founded for him: For, within few moneths after, he was made the first* 19.14 Reader of Divinity in Greshams-Colledge in London.

21. The end of Doctor Peter Baro,* 19.15 (the Margaret Professour) his trienniall Lectures began to draw neer. Now although custome had made such courtesie almost a due to continue the same Professour, where no urgent reasons to the con∣trary were alleadged: yet the University intended not to re-elect him for the Place, meaning fairly to cut him off at the just joynt, (which would be the lesse pain and shame unto him) when his three years should be expired. He himselfe was sensible thereof, and besides he saw the Articles of Lambeth (whereof largely

* 19.16 before) lately sent to the University,* 19.17 and foresaw that subscription thereunto would be expected from; yea, imposed on him, to which he could not con•• descend: and therefore resolved to quit his Place. So that this his departure was not his free act, out of voluntary election, but that whereunto his will was necessarily determined: witnesse his own return to a friend, requiring of him the cause of his withdrawing: Fugio, saith he, ne fugarer, I flie for fear to be driven away.

22. Some conceive this,* 19.18 hard measure, which was used to one, of Dr. Baro's qualifications: For first, he was a forraigner, a French man: Turpius ejicitur. quam non admittitur hospes. Secondly, a great Scholler: For, he who denieth learning in Baro, (so witnessed in his Works) plainly affirmeth no schollarship in himself. Thirdly, an inoffensive man for life and conversation, seeing nothing of vitiousnesse could be charged upon him, which otherwise in his contest with * 19.19 Mr. Chaderton, had been urged against him. Lastly, an aged man, comming hither many years since, (when the Professors Place as much needed him, as he it) and who had painfully spent his strength in the imployment. Others al∣leadged, That in such cases of conscience, there lies no plea for courtesie; and that Baro, as he was a stranger, had brought in strange Doctrines, to the infecting of the University, the fountain of Learning and Religion, and therefore Archbishop Whitgift designed removing of him from him place. Thomas Pleyfer, Fellow of S. Johns in Cambridge, and Doctor of Divinity, was elected to succeed him in his Professors place, of whom largely hereafter.

23. On the twentieth day of May was the first stone laid of Sidney Colledge (the whole fabrick whereof was finished three years after) on the cost of the Lady Frances Sidney,* 19.20 Daughter to Sir William,* 19.21 Sister to Sir Henry (Lord Deputy of Ireland) Aunt to Sir Philip Sidney, Relict of Thomas Ratcliffe the third Earle of Sussex. This Lady died seven years since, on the ninth of March, 1588. as appears by the Epitaph on her Monument in Westminster. Abbey, in which Church she founded a Salarie of twenty pounds a yeare for a Divinity Lecture. By her Will, dated December the sixt, 1588. she left to her Executours (Henry Gray, Earl of Kent, and to her Nephew Sir Iohn (afterwards Lord Harrington) five thousand pounds, besides her goods unbequeathed, for the erection of a Col∣ledge, and purchasing of competent lands, for one Master, ten Fellows, and twenty Schollers. But in case the Legacie would not thereunto extend, then the same to goe to the enlarging of Clare Hall, for the maintenance of so many Fel∣lows and Schollars therein, to enjoy all liberties, customes, and priviledges, with other Fellows, and Schollars of that Foundation. She appointed Iohn Whitgift Archbishop of Canterbury, and Gabriel Goodman, Dean of Westminster, Overseers of her Will; ordering also, that Alexander Nowel, Dean of S. Pauls, should preach her funerall Sermon, which (no doubt) was done accordingly.

24. Be it remembred by the way,* 19.22 that the lately mentioned Earl of Kent, is he on whom Mr. Cambden bestows this deserved commendation, Verae Nobilitatis ornamentisa 19.23 Vir longè bonoratissimus. But the Index expurgatorius set forth at Madrid, by Lewis Sanchez, the King's Printer, 1612. (and truly reprinted at Geneva, 1619.) dashes these words with a Dele,b 19.24 thought the character given this Peet, most honourable for his parentage, and no lesse for his piety, will justly remain to his memory, when this peevish partial Index shall be purged to nothing.

25. These two noble Executours,* 19.25 in pursuance of the Will of this Testatrix, according to her desire, and direction therein, in her name presented Q. Elizabeth a Jewell, being like a starre, of Rubies, and Diamonds, with a Rubies in the midst thereof, worth an hundred and forty pounds; having on the back side an Hand delivering up an Heart unto a Crown. At the delivery hereof they humbly re∣quested of Her Highnesse a Mortmaine to found a Colledge,* 19.26 which She graci∣ously granted unto them. Their next care was to purchase of Trinity Colledge, a parcell of ground with some antient buildings thereon, (formerly called the Fran∣ciseans or Gray Fryers) procuring the same to be passed unto them in Fee farme

by Act of Parliament,* 19.27 and thereon they laid the foundation of this new Col∣ledge.* 19.28

26. We usually observe Infants born in the seventh month,* 19.29 (though poor and pitifull creatures) are vitall, and with great care, and good attendance in time prove proper persons. Ovid, or his elder Brother (the words being dubiously placed) may be an instance hereof:

d 19.30Qui tribus ante quater mensibus ortus erat.

To such a Partus Septimestris may Sidney Colledge well be resembled, so low, lean, and little at the birth thereof. Alas! what is 5000 li. to buy the scite, build and endow a Colledge therewith? As for her unbequeathed goods, they answe∣red not expectation; and I have heard, that some inferiour persons imployed in the sale of her Jewels, were (out of their own want of skill, or of honesty in others) much deceived therein: Yet such was the worthy care of her honourable Exe∣cutors, that this Benjamin-Colledge (the least, and last in time, and born after, (as he at) the death of its mother) thrived in a short time to a competent strength and stature.

Masters.	Bishops.	Benefactours.	Learn'd Writers	Live∣ings.
1. I am: Monta∣gue, first Master of this House, and a worthy Benefactour thereof, giving much, procu∣ing more there∣unto. 2. Fran: Ald∣ridge, Fellow of Trin: Coll: cho∣sen 1608. 3. Sam: Ward Fellow of Em∣manuel Colledge chosen 1609. of whom largely hereafter. 4. Rich: Min∣shul, first* 19.31 Ma∣ster bred in and chosen by the Colledge, and much meriting thereof by his providence.	Iames Mon∣tague Bishop of Bath and Wells, An∣no 1608. afterwards Bishop of Winchester. Iohn Bram∣hall Bishop of London-Derrie in Ireland.	Henry Earle of Kent, who let the Legacy of of 100 l. (bequeathed him by the Foundresse) go on to the building of the Coll: though ge∣nerally omitted in the Catalogue of their Be∣nefactors. Sir Iohn Hart Knight. Leonard Smith Citi∣zen of London. Peter Blundel of Ti∣verton, Clothier. Iohn Freestone Esq. Edward Lord Monta∣gu of Boughton. Iohn Lord Harrington the younger. Lady Lucy his Sister Countesse of Bedford. Lady Anne Harring∣ton their Mother. George Lord Goringe. Iohn Yong D. D. Dean of Winchester. Sir Will: Wilmore first Pensioner in the Coll: Robert Iohnson Arch∣deacon of Leicester. Iohn Harrington Godfr: Fuliambe Edward Wray Robert Hadson Francis Combe Esq. Paul Micletwait D. D. and Fell: of the Coll. Richard Dugard.	1. Daniel Dike that faithfull Servant, in dis∣covering the deceitfulnesse of mans heart. 2. Ier: Dike his Brother. 3. Sam: Ward Minister of Ips∣wich. 4. Tho: Gatacre much knowne by his Book of Lots, and other works. 5. Ier: Wita∣ker. 6. Tho: Adams a noted Prea∣cher in London.	* 19.32 Sunt mihi non po∣tis est dicere, dicit erunt.

27. As for the bounty of Sir Francis Clerk,* 19.33 it exceedeed the bounds of Bene∣faction, and justly entituled him to be a By-founder. The Giver doubled the Gift, if we consider, First, his estate was not great, for one of his condition. Secondly, he had a Daughter, and generally it is observed, that Parents are most barren, and the childlesse most fruitfull in great expressions of Charity. Thirdly, he was altogether unknown to the Colledge, and the Colledge to him, surprizing it on a suddain with his bounty, so much the more welcome, because not expected. Yet such his liberality, that he not onely built a fair and firm range of twenty chambers, (from the addition whereof, a second Court resulteth to the Colledge) but also augmented the Schollarships of the foundation, and founded four Fel∣lowships and eight Schollarships more. Herein his favour justly reflected on his Countrey-men of Bedford shire, preferring them before others to places of his own foundation.

28. Nor comes the bounty of Sir John Brereton much behinde him.* 19.34 He was, (as I may term him) one of the Aborigines of the Colledge, one of the first Schol∣lars of the House; and afterwards became His Majesties Sergeant for the King∣dome of Ireland. At his death he was not unmindfull of this his Mother, to whom he bequeathed a large Legacy, above two thousand pounds. Now where∣as some Benefactors in repute, are Malefactors in effect, (giving to Colledges 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉,) viz: such as burden and clog their donations, to maintain more than they are able, (whereby their gifts become suckers, impairing the root of the Foundation) Sir Iohn his gift was so left at large for the disposall thereof, that it became a gift indeed, and really advanced the good of the Colledge.

29. This Colledge continued without a Chappell some years after the first found∣ing thereof,* 19.35 untill at last some good mens charity supplied this defect. Some have falsely reported, that the now-Chappell of the Colledge was formerly a Stable: whereas indeed it was the Franciscans antient Dormitory, as appeareth by the concavities still extant in the walls, places for their severall reposure. But others have complained, that it was never ceremoniously consecrated, which they conceive essentiall thereunto, whilst there want not their equalls in learning and religion, who dare defend, that the continued series of Divine duties, (Praying, Preaching, administring the Sacrament) publickly practised for more than thirty yeares, (without the least check or controul of those in Authority) in a Place set apart to that purpose, doth sufficiently consecrate the same.

30. It is as yet but early daies with this Colledge,* 19.36 (which hath not seen sixty yeares) yet hath it been fruitfull in worthy men proportionably to the Age there∣of, and I hope it will daily increase. Now though it be onely the place of the Parents, and proper to him (as the greater) to blesse hisc 19.37 Childe, yet it is the duty of the Child to Pray for his Parents, in which relation my best desires are due to this Foundation, my Mother for my last eight years in this University. May her lamp never lack light for the oyle, or oyle for the light thereof. Zoar, is it not a little one? Yet who shall despise the day of small things? May the foot of sacriledge, if once offring to enter the gates thereof, stumble and rise no more. The Lord blesse the la∣bours of all the Students therein, that they may tend, and end at his glory, their own salvation, the profit and honour of the Church and Common-wealth.

• Iohn Iegon Vicecan.* 19.38
  • William Moon
  • Richard Sutton
    • Proct.* 19.39
      • Robert Wallis Major.

• John Iegon Vicecan.* 19.40
  • Nathaniel Cole
  • William Rich
    • Proct.* 19.41
      • James Robson Major.

31. The young Schollars conceiving themselves somewhat wronged by the Townsmen,* 19.42 (the particulars whereof I know not) betook them for revenge to their wits,* 19.43 as the weapon wherein lay their best advantage.* 19.44 These having gotten a dis∣covery of some Town privacies, from Miles Goldsborrough (one of their own Corporation) composed a merry (but abusive) Comedy, (which they call'd CLUB∣LAW) in English, as calculated for the capacities of such, whom they intended spectatours thereof. Clare-Hall was the place wherein it was acted, and the Ma∣jor, with his Brethren, and their Wives, were invited to behold it, or rather them∣selves abused therein. A convenient place was assigned to the Townsfolk, (river∣ted in with Schollars on all sides) where they might see and be seen. Here they did behold themselves in their own best cloathes (which the Schollars had borrowed) so livelily personated, their habits, gestures, language, lieger-jests, and expressi∣ons, that it was hard to decide, which was the true Townsman, whether he that sat by, or he who acted on the Stage. Sit still they could not for chasing, go out they could not for crowding, but impatiently patient were fain to attend till dismissed at the end of the Comedy.

32. The Major and his Brethren soon after complain of this libellous Play to the Lords of the Privie Councell,* 19.45 and truly aggravate the Scollars offence, as if the Majors Mace could not be played with, but that the Scepter it selfe is touched therein. Now, though such the gravity of the Lords, as they must maintain Ma∣gistracy, and not behold it abused; yet such their goodness, they would not with too much severity punish Wit, though waggishly imployed: and therefore only sent some slight and private check to the principall Actors therein.

33. There goeth a tradition,* 19.46 many earnestly engaging for the truth thereof, that the Townsmen not contented herewith, importunately pressed, That some more severe and publick punishment might be inflicted upon them. Hereupon, the Lords promised in short time to come to Cambridge, and (because the life in such things is lacking when onely read) they themselves would see the same Co∣medy, with all the properties thereof, acted over again, (the Townsmen as former∣ly, being enjoyned to be present thereat) that so they might the better proportion the punishment to the fault, if any appeared. But rather than the Townsmen would be witnesses again to their own abusing, (wherein many things were too farre from, and some things too near to truth) they fairly fell off from any farther pro∣secution of the matter.

34. Upon the death of William Cecill Lord Burghly,* 19.47 Robert Devereux Earl of Essex was chosen Chancellour of the University. Comming to Cambridge, he was entertained in Queens Coll: where the Room he lodged in, is called Essex Chamber to this day, and where the pleasant Comedy of LELIA was excellently acted be∣fore him.

• Robert Soame Vicecan.* 19.48
  • William Boise
  • Randal Woodcock
    • Proct.* 19.49
      • John Yaxley Major.

• Iohn Iegon Vicecan.* 19.50
  • Iohn Goslin
  • Geo:* 19.51 Mountain
    • Proct.
      • Ieremy Chase Major.

• Iohn Duport Vicecan.* 19.52
  • Rob: Naunton
  • Tho:* 19.53 Morison
    • Proct.
      • Iohn Ienkinson Major.

Sir Robert Cecill principall Secretary of Estate,* 19.54 was chosen Chancellour of the University,* 19.55 and did greatly befriend it on all occasions.* 19.56 He was afterward Earle of Salisbury, and Lord Treasurer of England.

• Will: Smith Vicecan.* 19.57
  • Richard Trim
  • John Forthenho.
  • Coll: Trin:
    • Proct.* 19.58
      • Edward Potto Major.

• John Cowell Vicecan.* 19.59
  • Nathaniel Wiburn
  • Edward Barwel
  • Coll: Christi.
    • Proct.* 19.60
      • Hen: Jackson Major.

35. King IAMES removed by many small journeys and great feastings from Scotland to London:* 19.61 Alwaies the last place He lodged in,* 19.62 seemed so compleat for entertainment that nothing could be added thereunto.* 19.63 And yet commonly the next Stage,* 19.64 exceeded it in some stately accession. Untill at last His Majesty came to Hinchinbrooke, nigh Huntington, the House of Master Oliver Cromwell, where such His reception, that in a manner it made all former entertainments forgotten, and all future to despair to doe the like. All the pipes about the house expressed themselves in no other language than the severall sorts of the choisest wines. The Entertainer being so rich a Subject, and the Entertained so renowned a Sovereign, altered the nature of what here was expended, (otherwise justly censurable for prodigality) to be deservedly commended for true magnificence.

36. But it was the banquet,* 19.65 which made the feast so compleat. Hither came the Heads of the University of Cambridge, in their scarlet Gowns, and corner Caps, where Mr. Rob: Naunton the Orator made a learned Latin Oration, wherewith His Majesty was highly affected. The very variety of Latin was welcome to His ears, formerly almost surfeited with so many long English Speeches made to Him as He passed every Corporation. The Heads in generall requested a Confirma∣tion of their Priviledges, (otherwise uncourtlike at this present to petition for particulars) which His Highnesse most willingly granted. Here one might have seen the King (passing over all other Doctors for His Seniours) apply Himselfe much in His discourse to Dr. Montague, Master of Sidney Colledge. This was much observed by the Courtiers, (who can see the Beams of Royall favour shi∣ning in at a small cranny) interpreting it a token of his great and speedy prefer∣ment, as indeed it came to passe.

37. Within the compasse of this last year,* 19.66 (but in the Reign of Queen Eliza∣beth) died that worthy and painfull servant of Jesus Christ, Mr. William Perkins, whose life I havef 19.67 formerly written, and therefore forbear any repetition. He was buried in his own Parish-Church of S. Andrews in Cambridge. Only I will adde, it sadded me lately to see that Church wherein this Saint was interred ready to fall to the ground. Iacob said of Bethel, the house of God,g 19.68 How dreadful is this place? I am sorry it may in a farre different sense be said of this S. Andrews, filling such as approach to it with fear of the ruins thereof. I say no more, but as David was glad to go up into the house of the Lord, all good men may be sorrow∣full to behold, Gods ruinous House comming down to them.

• Iohn Cowell Vicecan.* 19.69
  • Iohn Andrews Major.* 19.70

• Richard Claton Vicecan.* 19.71
  • John Edmonds
  • Robert Wallis
    • Major.

It was enacted in Parliament,* 19.72 That the Chancellour,* 19.73 and Scholars of the Uni∣versity of Cambridge, shall have the Presentation,* 19.74 Nomination, Collation, and Donation, of, and to every such Benefice, Prebend, or Ecclesiaticall Living, School, Hospital, and Donative, as shall happen to be void, during such time as the Patrone thereof, shall be, and remain a Recusant convict, in the Counties

• Of
  • Essex.
  • Hartford.
  • Bedford.
  • Cambridge.
  • Huntington.
  • Suffolke.
  • Norfolke.
  • Rutland.
  • Leiceister.
  • Lincolne.
  • Derbie.
  • Nottingham.
  • Shrop shire.
  • Chesshire.
  • Lancaster.
  • Yorke.
  • Bish: of Duresme.
  • Northumberland.
  • Cumberland.
  • Westmorland.
  • Radnor.
  • Denbigh.
  • Flint.
  • Carnar∣von.
  • Meria∣nith.
  • Glamor∣gan.
  • Anglesey.

The other moyety of Counties was bestowed on Oxford. In this division the greater half of the Land fell to the share of Cambridge, whether we reckon the number of Shires, being more; or measure the extent of Ground, being greater; or consider (the main matter herein) that Recusant-Patrones were most nume∣rous in the Northern parts of the Kingdome.

38. However,* 19.75 I have heard it oft complained of, That this Statute took not effect according to the true intent thereof: either because many Bishops were very backward in giving Institutions on the Presentations of the University, where∣in we are willing to believe the fault not in them, but their Officers. Or because it is so hard a thing to prove or convict the legal conviction of a Papist. Or Recusant∣Patrons, before their conviction, had such sleights, by pre-conveyances to make over their Advowsances to others. Hence it was, that many Clerks, presented by the University, were wearned ou•• with vexatious suits, (overpoised with the weight of Popish-Patrons purses) and forced at last, either totally to relinquish their title, or to make an hard (not to say sometimes an unworthy) composition.

39. About this time also it was,* 19.76 that the two Universities were honoured by the King to have their respective Burgesses to represent them in Parliament.

• Samuel Harsnet Vicecan.* 19.77
  • Mil: Raven
  • Edward Sent
    • Proct.* 19.78
      • John Edmonds Major.

• Roger Goad Vicecan.* 19.79
  • Will: Barton
  • Sam: Tindall
    • Proct.* 19.80
      • William Arthur Major.

40. Thomas Playfer,* 19.81 D. D. Fellow of S. Johns Coll: and Margaret Professour, died this year, and was buried in the Chancell of S. Buttolfs Church, where this is part of his Epitaph:

Minister ille Triados, enthei logii Oraculum, patronus artium, parens Sciarum, concionum Rex, sacrae Cathedrae Imperator, fulmen & tonitru scholae, Suadae maritus, ac gemellus. Ingenî, Ardor eorum, & exterae gentis stupor, &c.

Should this Epiteph come under the hands of those Grecian Officers, deputed to proportion mens Monuments to their merits, it is suspitious they would make bold, to pare part therof, though indeed the Doctor was one of excellent parts,

and a great commander of the Latine Tongue.* 19.82 Doctor John Davenant suc∣ceeded in the Professours place.* 19.83

• Robert Soame
• Thomas Iegon
  • Vicecan.
    • George Dearing
    • Thomas Cecill
      • Proct.* 19.84
        • Jeremy Chase Major.* 19.85

• John Duport Vicecan.* 19.86
  • Richard Bridges
  • Anth: Disborough
    • Proct.* 19.87
      • Thomas French Major.

• Fogg Newton Vicecan.* 19.88
  • Abraham Bidle
  • Leonard Mawe
    • Proct.* 19.89
      • Thomas French Major.

• Barnab: Gouge Vicecan.* 19.90
  • John Aungier
  • Will: Adison
    • Proct.* 19.91
      • Thomas French Major.

41. About this time William Amese Fellow of Christs Colledge in Cambridge,* 19.92 on S. Thomas his day, had, (to use his own* 19.93 expression) the place of a Watch-man for an hour in the Towre of the University; and took occasion to inveigh against the liberty taken at that time, especially in such Colledges who had Lords of mis∣rule, a Pagan relique, which, (he said) as* 19.94 Polidore Virgil obserueth, remaineth onely in England.

42. Hence he proceeded to condemn all playing at Cards and Dice,* 19.95 affirming that the later in all Ages was accounted the device of the Devil; that as God in∣vented the one and twenty letters whereof he made the Bible; the Devil, saith an * 19.96 Author, found out the one and twenty pricks of the Die; that Canon Law forbad the use thereof, seeing* 19.97 Inventio Diaboli nullâ consuetudine potest validari.

43. His Sermon gave much offence to many of his Auditors,* 19.98 the rather because in him there was a concurrence of much non-conformity, insomuch that to prevent an expulsion, from Doctor Cary the Master, he fairly forsook the Colledge, which proved unto him neither losse nor disgrace, being not long after by the States of Freezland chosen Professour in their University.

• Valentine Cary Vicecan.* 19.99
  • Thomas Miriall
  • John Williams
    • Proct.* 19.100
      • Thomas Smart Major.

• Clemens Corbet Vicecan.* 19.101
  • Richard Tompson
  • Stephen Paget
  • Henry Bird
    • Proct.* 19.102
      • Edward Cropley Major.

• Samuel Harsenett Vicecan.* 19.103
  • Arthur Iohnson
  • Richard Anguish
    • Proct.* 19.104
      • Iohn Wicksted Major.

• Owen Gwin Vicecan.* 19.105
  • Tho: Kitchin
  • Iohn Dod
    • Proct.
      • Thomas French Major.* 19.106

• Iohn Hill Vicecan.* 19.107
  • Andrew Pern
  • Thomas Smith
    • Proct.
      • Robert Lukin Major.

44. Edward Sympson (a very good scholar) Fellow of Trinity Coll:* 19.108 preached a Sermon before King Iames at Royston, taking for his Text, Iohn. 3. 6. That which is born of the flesh, is flesh. Hence he endevoured to prove, that the commission of any great sin doth extinguish grace, and Gods Spirit for the time in the man. He added also, that S. Paul in the 7^th Chapter to the Romans, spake not of himself as an Apostle and Regenerate, but sub statu Legis. Hereat His Majesty took (and publickly expressed) great distaste, because Arminius had lately been blamed for extracting the like exposition out of the works of Faustus Socinus. Whereupon, He sent to the two Professours in Cambridge for their judgment herein, who proved and subscribed the place ad Romanos 7^mo to be understood of a Regenerate man, ac∣cording to S. Augustine his later opinion in his Retractations: and the Preacher was injoyned a publick Recantation before the King, which accordingly was perfor∣med. Nor doth such a Palinodie sound any thing to his disgrace, having S. Au∣gustine himself for his precedent, modestly retracting what formerly he had erro∣neously written therein.

• John Richardson Vicecan.* 19.109
  • John Browne
  • George Ramsey
    • Proct.* 19.110
      • Henry King Major.

• Will: Branthwait
• John Goslin
  • Vicecan.* 19.111
    • Iohn Smithson
    • Alex:* 19.112 Read
      • Proct.
        • Sir Edw: Hinde Knight, Major.

45. The neighbouring Gentry of Cambridge,* 19.113 being very pleasant at a merry∣meeting, resolved in a frolick to be made Free-men, and so successively to take their turns in being Major thereof. The Towns men promised themselves great matters hereby, (betwixt whom and the University some petty animosities at pre∣sent) when persons of such state and quality should Head their Corporation, Sir Edward Hinde of Madingley Knight, lead the dance, and kept His Majestie in Cambridge, expecting others in order to follow him, who considering the ex∣pensivenesse of the place (with some others no lesse politick than thrifty con∣siderations) receded from the resolution, and let the good Knight alone, to possesse that honour by himself; Towns-men (as formerly) succeeded him therein.

SECT. VIII.* 19.114

THOMAE PLAYER Armigero,* 20.1 Camerarii LONDINENSIS primogenito.

TAndem aliquando, DEO Duce, post varios anfractus, & vias in vias, ad Historiae finem perventum est. Nec diffiteor me non fessum modò, sed & lassum, cùm mihi ita deficiant vires, ut nunc, cùm pes sit figendus, vix possim me continere, ne pronus corruam. Opus mihi igitur jam con∣cludenti, PATRONO, non forti minùs qui possit, quàm miti, qui velit me nutantem sustentare, vel fortè labascentem eri∣gere. Hîc Tu mihi Occurris exoptatissimus, qui tam mentis quàm corporis dotibus es spectabilis. Spero igitur Finem, O∣pus meum; certus scio, Nomen Tuum, finem Operis Co∣ronaturum.

HEre we have omitted (to confesse and amend a fault,* 20.2 is pardonable) how after the decease of Robert Ce∣cil Earle of Salisbury (one no lesse willing than able on all occasions to befriend the University) dying Anno 1612. Henry Howard Earl of North∣hampton was chosen Chancellour of Cambridge. He was Son to Henry Earle of Surrey (beheaded 1546. for a meer State-nicety) and succeeded, as to his name, to his excellent parts and industry, being bred in Kings Colledge, where he attained to a great degree of eminency for learning.

2. He told his intimate* 20.3 Secretary (who related it to me) that his Nativity (at his Fathers desire) was calculated by a skilfull Italian Astrologer,* 20.4 who told him That this his infant-son should tast of much trouble in the midst of his life, even to the want of a Meals meat, but his old age should make amends for all, with a plentifull estate; which came to passe accordingly. For, his Father dying in his Infancy, no plentifull provision was made for him; and when his eldest Brother Thomas Duke of Northfolke was executed, his condition was much impaired: in∣somuch that once being in London (not overstockt with money) (when his Noble Nephews (the Earle of Arundle, and the Lord Thomas Howard) were out of the City) and loath to pin himself on any Table univited) he was sain to din••

with the chaire of Duke Humphrey,* 20.5 but other (not to say better company) viz:* 20.6 reading of Books in a Stationers shop in Pauls Church-yard But K JAMES coming to the Crown, and beholding the Howards as His Mothers Martyrs, revived them with His favours, and this Lord attained under Him, to great wealth, honour and command.

3. However this Lord gave little credit to,* 20.7 and placed lesse confidence in such Predictions, as appeared by a Learned Worke he hath written of that subject. He died Anno 1614. and his Nephew Thomas Howard Earle of Suffolke succeeded him in the Chancellours place of the University.

• John Richardson Vicecan.* 20.8
  • John Smithson
  • Alexander Read
    • Proct.* 20.9
      • John Durant Major.

4. On the 29 of January died Mr. William Butler,* 20.10 the Aesculapius of our Age, as by the Inscription on his Marble Tombe in the Chancel of St. Maries will appear,

Nil, proh, marmor agis, Butlerum dum tegis, illum Si splendore tuo nomen habere putas. Ille tibi monumentum, iudigner is ab illo, Butleri vivis munere marmor iners. Sic homines vivus, sic mirâ mortuus arte, Phoebo chare Senex, vivere saxa facis.

But the Prose is higher than the Verse, and might have served for Joseph of Arimathea to have inscribed on the Monument of our Saviour; whereof this is a part,

—Abi Viator, & ad tuos reversus dic, te vidisse Locum in quo salus jacet.

He gave to Clare Hall, whereof he was Fellow, a Chalice with a cover of beaten∣gold, weighing and worth three hundred pounds, besides other Plate and Books to the value of five hundred pounds.

• Will:* 20.11 Branthwait
• John Goslin
  • Vicecan.* 20.12
    • Henry Goch
    • Tho: Horseman
      • Proct.
        • Richard Foxton Major.

5. The Title of the Earledome of Cambridge which (as we have formerly ob∣served, * 20.13 was onely conferred on Forreigne Princes, or those of the English blood∣Royall) had now lyen dormant since the death of Richard Plantagenet Duke of Yorke, and eighth Earle of Cambridge. It was now the Kings pleasure in imita∣tion of His Ancestors reserving that Honour for some Prime person) to conferre the same on his near Kinsman James Marquis Hamilton, who dying some six years after left his Title to James his Son, the last Earle during the extent of our History.

• Robert Scot Vicecan.* 20.14
  • Will:* 20.15 Roberts
  • Robert Mason
    • Proct.
      • Richard Foxton Major.

6. Master John Preston,* 20.16 Fellow of Queens, suspected for inclination to Non∣conformity, intended to preach in the Afternoon (S. Maryes Sermon being en∣ded) in Botolphs-Church. But, Doctor Newcomb, Commissary to the Chancelour

of Elie,* 20.17 offended with the pressing of the people,* 20.18 enjoyned that Service should be said without Sermon. In opposition whereunto, a Sermon was made without Service, where large complaints to Lancelot Andrews, Bishop of Elie; and in fine to the King himself. Hereupon, Mr. Preston was enjoyned to make, what his fees called a Recantation, his friends a Declaration Sermon, therein so warily expres∣sing his allowance of the Liturgie, and set formes of Prayer, that he neither dis∣pleased his own party, nor gave his enemies any great advantage.

• Samuel Ward Vicecan.* 20.19
  • Gabriel More
  • Phil:* 20.20 Powlet
    • Proct.
      • Richard Foxton Major.

7 William Lord Mainard,* 20.21 first of Wicloe in Ireland, then of Estaines in Eng¦land, brought up when a young Scholar, in S. Johns Colledge, where Dr. Playfere thus versed it on his name,

Inter menses Maius. & inter aromata nardus,)

Founded a Place for a Logick Professour, assigning him a salarie of Forty pounds per annum, and one Mr. Thornton, Fellow of the same Colledge, made first Pro¦fessour of that faculty.

• Leonard Maw Vicecan.* 20.22
  • Thomas Scamp
  • Tho:* 20.23 Parkinson
  • Charles Mordant
    • Proct.
      • Edward Potto Major.

8. An exact survey was taken of the number of Students in the University,* 20.24 whose totall summe amounted unto Two* 20.25 thousand nine hundred ninety and eight.

• Hierome Beale Vicecan.* 20.26
  • Thomas Adam
  • Nathanael Flick
    • Proct.* 20.27
      • Thomas Atkinson Major.

• Thomas Paske Vicecan.* 20.28
  • John Smith
  • Amias Ridding
    • Proct.* 20.29
      • Thomas Purchas Major.

9. The Town-Lecture at Trinity-Church being void, two appeared Competi∣tours for the same, namely,

Doctor John Preston, now Master of Emmanuel, Preacher at Lincolns-Inne, and Chaplain to Prince Charles, ge∣nerally desired by the Towns men, Contributours to the Lecture.

Paul Micklethwait, Fellow of Sidney-Colledge, an eminent Preacher, fa∣voured by the Diocesan Bishop of Elie, and all the Heads of Houses, to have the place.

The contest grew high and hard,* 20.30 in somuch as the Court was ingaged therein. Many admired that Doctor Preston would stickle so much, for so small a matter as an annuall stipend of Eighty pounds, issuing out of moe than thrice eighty purses. But his partie pleaded his zeale, not to get gold by, but to doe good in the place, where (such the confluence of Scholars to the Church) that he might generare Patres, beget begerrers, which made him to wave the Bishoprick of Glo∣cester, (now void and offered unto him) in comparison of this Lecture.

10. At Doctor Preston his importunity,* 20.31 the Duke of Buckingham interposing his power,* 20.32 secured it unto him.* 20.33 Thus was he at the same time Preacher to two places (though neither had Cure of Soules legally annexed) Lincolns-Inne, and Trinity-Church in Cambridge. As Elisha cured the waters of Iericho by going forth to the spring head, and casting in salt there: so was it the designe of this Doctour for the better propagation of his principles, to infuse them into these two Fountains, the one of Law, the other of Divinity. And some conceive that those Doctrines by him then delivered, have since had their Use and Application.

• Iohn Mansell Vicecan.* 20.34
  • William Boswell
  • Thomas Bowles
    • Proct.
      • Thomas Purchas Major.

11. King Iames came to Cambridge,* 20.35 lodged in Trinity-Colledge, was entertained with a Philosophy-Act, and other Academical performances. Here, in an extraor∣dinary Commencement, many but ordinary) persons were graduated Doctours in Divinity, and other Faculties.

12. Andrew Downs,* 20.36 Fellow of S. Iohns,* 20.37 one composed of Greek and industry dyeth; whose pains are so inlaid with Sir Henry Savil his Edition of Chrysostome, that both will be preserved together. Five were Candidates for the Greek-Pro∣fessours place void by his death, viz: Edward Palmer Esquire, Fellow of Trinity-Colledge; Abraham Whelocke, Fellow of Clare Hall; Robert Creighton of Tri∣nity; Ralph Winterton of Kings; and Iames White, Master of Arts, of Sidney-Colledge. How much was there now of Athens in Cambridge, when besides many modestly concealing themselves) five able Competitours appeared for the place?

13. All these read solemn Lectures in the Schools on a subject appointed them by the Electours,* 20.38 viz: the first Verses of the three and twentieth Book of Homers Iliads, chiefly insisting on,

〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 &c.

But the Place was conferred on Mr. Robert Chreighton, who, during Mr. Downes his aged infirmities, had (as Hercules relieved weary Atlas) supplied the same, possessed by the former full forty years.

• Iohn Goslin
• Henry Smith
  • Vicecan.
    • Iohn Norton
    • Robert Ward
      • Proct.* 20.39
        • Robert Lukin Major.* 20.40

14. Thomas Howard Earle of Suffolke,* 20.41 Chancellour of the University, departed this life; an hearty old Gentleman, who was a good friend to Cambridge, and would have proved a better if occasion had been offered. It argued the Univer∣sities affection to his Memory, that a grand party therein, unsought, unsent, un∣sued to, gave their suffrages for his second Son Thomas Earle of Bark shire, though the Duke of Buckingham by very few voices carried the place of the Chancellour. This Duke gave the Beadles their old silver Staves, and bestowed better and bigger on the University, with the Kings, and his own Arms insculped thereon.

• Henry Smith Vicecan.* 20.42
  • Samuel Hixton
  • Thomas Wake
    • Proct.* 20.43
      • Martin Peirse Major.

• Thomas Bambrigg Vicecan.* 20.44
  • Thomas Love
  • Edward Lloyd
    • Proct.
      • Iohn Shirwood Major.* 20.45

15. Henry Earle of Holland,* 20.46 recommended by His Majesty to the University, is chosen Chancellour thereof, in the Place of the Duke of Buckingham deceased.

16. Sir Fulk Grevil, Lord Brooke, bred long since in Trinity Colledge, foun∣ded a Place for an History-Professour in the University of Cambridge, allowing him an annual Stipend of an Hundred pound. Isaac Dorislavs, Doctour of the Civil Law, an Hollander, was first placed therein. Say not, this implyed want of worthy men in Cambridge for that faculty, it being but fit, that Founders should please their own fancie, in the choice of the first Professour. This Doctour was a Dutchman, very much Anglized in language and behaviour. However, because a forreigner, preferred to that Place, his Lectures were listened to with the more critical attention of Cambridge-Auditours.

17. Incomparable Tacitus he chose for his subject,* 20.47 and had not yet passed over those first words,

Urben: Romanam primò Reges habuere,

when some exception was taken at his Comment thereon. How hard is it for li∣quors not to resent of the vessels they are powred thorough? for vessels not to tast of that earth they are made of? Being bred in a popular aire, his words were in∣terpreted by high Monarchicall eares, as over-praising a State in disgrace of a Kingdome. Hereupon he was accused to the King, troubled at Court, and, after his submission, hardly restored to his place. This is that Doctor Dorislaus, Cam∣bridge Professour of History in his life, who himself was made an history at his death, slain in Holland, when first employed Ambassadour from the Common-wealth unto the States of the United Provinces.

18. A great scarcity followed after the plenty,* 20.48 in, and Mens unthankfulness for it, the former year, insomuch that Wheat was sold in Cambridge-Market for Ten shillings the bushell, whereby a great improvement was made to the Fellowships of the old Foundations, which the more plainly appears by perusing the words of Master Bradford, written some 80 years before, when Fellow of Pembrook-Hall, [* 20.49 My Fellowship here is worth vij pound a yeare, for I have allowed me xviij pence a week, and as good as xxxiij shillings four pence a year in Money, besides my Cham∣ber, Launder, Barbour, &c.] If since Fellows be sensible of the grand encrease of their Places, let them thank God for Sir Thomas Smith, and thank his Memory for procuring Rent-corn unto them.

• Matthew Wren Vicecan.* 20.50
  • Richard Love
  • Michael Honywood
    • Proct.* 20.51
      • Iohn Badcock Major.

19. A tough suit betwixt the University and Town-Chaundlers,* 20.52 chiefly on the account whether Candles came within the compasse of Focalia, and so to have their price reasonably rated by the Vice-Chancellour. The Towns-men betook themselves to their Lawyers, the Scholars to the Lords, plying the Privie-Coun∣cill with learned Letters, by whose favour they got the better, and some refracto∣ry Towns-men, by being discommoned, were humbled into obedience.

• Henry Buts Vicecan.* 20.53
  • Thomas Goad
  • William Roberts
    • Proct.* 20.54
      • Samuel Spalding Major.

20. The plague brake forth in Cambridge.* 20.55 The University in some sort was dissolved, and Scholars dispersed into the Countrey; three hundred forty seven

of the Town-folke died of the infection.* 20.56 As Gods hand was just upon,* 20.57 mans was mercifull unto the Town of Cambridge, and the signall bounty of London (a∣mounting to some thousands of pounds) deserves never to be forgotten. But this corruption of the aire proved the generation of many Doctours, graduated in a clandestine way, without keeping any Acts, to the great disgust of those who had fairly gotten their degrees with publick pains and expence. Yea, Dr. Collins, being afterwards to admit an able man Doctour, did (according to the pleasant∣nesse of his fancy) distinguish inter Cathedram pestilentia, & Cathedram eminentiae, leaving it to his Auditours easily to apprehend his meaning therein.

21. After the return of the Scholars,* 20.58 one of the first that preached in S. Maryes minded the University of gratitude to God, who had dealt with them, said he, as the Children, Sons of Kings are used, whose servants, for the more state, are beaten when their young Masters are in fault; the plague light on the Towns∣men, though Scholars ought to examine themselves, whether they were not the chief offenders.

• Henry Buts Vicecan.* 20.59
  • Peter Ashton
  • Roger Hockstater
    • Proct.* 20.60
      • William Holland, Major.

• Henry Buts
• Tho: Cumber
  • Vicecan.* 20.61
    • Tho: Tyrwhit
    • Lionel Gatford
      • Proct.* 20.62
        • Tho: Purchas Major.

22. King Charles and Queen Mary came to Cambridge, were entertained at Tri∣nity Colledge with Comedies, and expressed candid acceptance thereof.

23. Thomas Adams (then Citizen,* 20.63 since Lord Major) of London, deservedly commended for his Christian constancy in all conditions, founded an Arabian Professourship, on condition it were frequented with competency of Auditours. And, notwithstanding the generall jealousie that this new Arabie (happy, as all novelties at the first) would soon become desart, yet it seems it thrived so well, that the salarie was setled on Abraham Whelock, Fellow of Clare-Hall. His in∣dustrious minde had vast stoäge for words, and is lately dead, whose longer life had in probability been very advantageous to the new Edition of the Bible in many Languages. An excellent work, and may it be as happily performed, as it is worthily undertaken.

24. A grave Divine,* 20.64 preaching before the University, at S. Maryes, had this passage in his Sermon, that, As at the Olympian Games he was counted the Con∣querour, who could drive his Chariot-wheels nearest the mark, yet so as not to hinder his running, or to stick thereon,

—metaque fervidis Evitatarotis;—

So he who in his Sermons could preach neer Popery, and yet no Popery, there was your man. And indeed it now began to be the generall complaint of most mo∣derate men, that many in the University, both in the Schools and Pulpits, ap∣proached the opinions of the Church of Rome nearer than ever before.

25. Mr. Bernard,* 20.65 a Discontinuer,* 20.66 and Lecturer of S. Sepulchers in London, prea∣ched at S. Maryes in the afternoon; his Text, 1 Sam. 4. 21. The glory is departed from Israel &c. In handling whereof, he let fall some passages, which gave distast to a prevalent party in the University; as for saying, 1. God's Ordinances, when blended and adulterated with innovations of men, cease to be God, Ordinances, and he owneth them no longer. 2. That its impossible any should be saved living and dying without repentance in the doctrine of Rome, as the Tridentine Councel hath decreed it. 3. That Treason is not limited to the Blood Royall, but that he is a Traytour a∣gainst

a Nation,* 20.67 that depriveth it of Gods Ordinances.* 20.68 4. That some shamefully symbolize in Pelagian errours, and superstitious ceremonies with the Church of Rome. Let us pray such to their conversion, or to their destruction, &c.

26. Dr. Cumber,* 20.69 Vice-Chancellour, gave speedy notice hereof to Dr. Laud Bishop of London, though he (so quick his University intelligence) had informati∣on thereof before. Hereupon he was brought into the High Commission, and a Recantation tendered unto him, which he refused to subscribe, though professing his sincere sorrow and penitencie, in his Petitions and Letters to the Bishop, for any oversights and unbeseeming expressions in his Sermon. Hereupon he was sent back to the new Prison, where he died. If he was miserably abused therein by the Keepers (as some have reported) to the shortning of his life, He that ma∣keth inquisition for blood, either hath, or will be a revenger thereof.

• Benjamin Lany Vicecan.* 20.70
  • Iohn Lothian
  • Dan: Chaundeler
    • Proct.* 20.71
      • George Saunders, Major.

• Richard Love Vicecan.* 20.72
  • Henry Molle
  • Luke Skippon
    • Proct.* 20.73
      • Robert Twelves, Major.

27. Now began the University to be much beautified in buildings,* 20.74 every Col∣ledge either casting its skin with the Snake, or renewing its bill with the Eagle, having their Courts, or at leastwise their fronts, and Gate-houses repaired and ador∣ned. But the greatest alteration was in their Chappels, most of them being graced with the accession of Organs. And, seeing Musick is one of the Liberal Arts, how could it be quarelled at in an University, if they sang with understanding both of the matter and manner thereof? Yet some took great distant thereat as atten∣dancie to superstition.

At this time I discontinued my living in the University, and therefore crave leave here to break off my History, finding it difficult to attain to certain intelligence. However, because I meet with much printed matter about the visitation of Cam∣bridge in these trouble some times though after some years intervall) I shall for a conclusion adventure to give posterity an unpartiall relation thereof.

28. Richard Holdesworth being Vice-Chancellour.* 20.75—

The Masters and Fellows of all Colledges send their plate (or money in lieu there∣of) to the King to Yorke,* 20.76 many wishing that every ounce thereof were a pound for His sake,* 20.77 conceiving it unfitting that they should have superfluities to spare, whilest their Soveraigne wanted necessaries to spend.

29. This was beheld by the Parliament as an Act unjust in it self,* 20.78 and dangerous in the consequence thereof: for, the present Masters and Fellowes were onely Fi∣duciaries, not Proprietaries of the Plate, to keep and use it, not to dispose thereof. Was not this obliterating the Records of Gentlemens bounty, who had conferred those costly Utensils on the Colledges? Besides, this was interpreted a somenting of the Civil War, thereby encouraging and enabling the King against His Subjects.

30. In vain did the Heads plead for themselves,* 20.79 that they affrighted at the plundering of the House of the Countesse of Rivers at Long-Melford (the first-fruits of Rapine in our Age) did suspect the like violence. Plunderers have long Armes, and can quickly reach out of Suffolke into Cambridge shire. For preven∣tion whereof they thought good to secure some of their Plate in a safe hand, and could not finde a fitter than His Majesties, Heire to His Ancestours the Founders paramount of all Houses. Besides, though the clouds look black with a louring

complexion, yet did it not rain warre downright betwixt King and Parliament,* 20.80* 20.81 it being some daies before the erecting of His Standard at Nottingham.

31. Dr. Beale, Dr. Martin, and Dr. Stern, Masters of S. Johns, Queens,* 20.82 and Iesus Coll: are carried to London, and imprisoned in the Tower, for their activity in the Plate-businesse. And Cambridge is made the Seat of the Committee for the Easterne Association, which escaped the best of all parts in this Civil Warre, the smoak thereof onely offending those Counties, whilst the fire was felt in other places.

32. Richard Holdesworth Vicecan. Before his year expired, he was seized on, and impri∣soned, first in Elie-house, then in the Tower, for exe∣cutting His Majesties command in printing at Cam∣bridge such His Declarations as were formerly prin∣ted at Yorke.* 20.83

33. The Vice Chancellour and Heads of Houses solemnly assembled in the Con∣sistorie,* 20.84 were demanded to contribute to the Parliament, so to redeem their for∣wardnesse in supplying the King. Which performed by them would (notwith∣standing their former crooked carriage in the Cause) bolster them, upright in the Parliaments esteem. But they persisted in the Negative, that such contributing was against true Religion and a good conscience: for which, some of them were af∣terwards imprisoned in S. Iohns Colledge.

34. Amongst these was Doctor Samuel Ward Master of Sidney Colledge,* 20.85 and Divinity Professour, Lady Margarets, or the Kings (shall I say) in the University? For, though the former by his Foundation, he may seem the later by his resolution. Yet was he a Moses (not onely for slowness of speech, but) otherwise meekness of na∣ture. Indeed, when in my private thoughts I have beheld him and Dr. Collins, (disputable whether more different or more eminent in their endowments) I could not but remember the running of Peter and John to the place where Christ was buried. In which race John came first as the youngest and swiftest, but Peter first entred into the Grave. Doctor Collins had much the speed of him in quicknesse of parts, but let me say (nor doth the relation of a Pupill misguide me) the other pierced the deeper into under-ground and profound points of Divinity. Now as high windes bring some men the sooner into sleep, so I conceive the storms and tempests of these distracted times invited this good old man the sooner to his long rest, where we fairly leave him, and quietly draw the curtains about him.

35. Now approached the generall Doom of Malignant Members (so termed) in the University,* 20.86 the Earle of Manchester, with his two Chaplains, Mr. Ash, and Mr. Good, coming thither to effect a Reformation. In preparation whereunto, I read how an oath of* 20.87 Discovery was tendred to many, and universally refused, as against all Law and conscience, as being thereby made to accuse their nearest and dearest Friends, Benefactors, Tutors and Masters, and betray the Members and Acts of their several Societies, contrary to their peaceable Statutes, viz: Non revelabis aliquod secretum Collegii, nec malum aut damnum inferes cuilibet Sociorum. Where∣upon, this Oath was generally denied.

36. To be satisfied in the truth hereof,* 20.88 I wrote to Mr. Ash (whose face I had never seen) requesting him to inform me, such proceedings seeming very strange to my apprehension. But heare his Answer.

TRuly Sir, I am so great a stranger to that Oath of Discovery which you mention, that I cannot call to minde the moving of any such matter, by the Lord of Manchester, or any who attended him. And as for my selfe, ha∣ving been a Sufferer upon the dislike of the Oath Ex Officio, I have all a∣long my life been very tender in appearing as an instrument in any such mat∣ter. Sir, I may be under mistakes through forget fulnesse, but I hope there is a principle within me which will not suffer me to suggest an untruth wil∣lingly.

London, July the 10th, 1654.

Your loving Friend, Simon Ash.

Here we see what he writes, and what others print. If there was any such Oath, it seems it had the happinesse of a short Part, and sensible of its own ill acting therein, it sneaked down so quickly into the Tireing house, that it hopes not to be remembred ever to have come upon the Stage. But if Mr. Ash was active herein, I see stripes are not so soon forgotten by those that bear them, as by those that lay them on. For my own part I am satisfied no such Oath was tendred by him, charitably believing that he would not crosse his own doctrine, when preaching to the Parliament 1640, on Psal. 9. 9. The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed: he complained of the strictnesse of University Oathes.

37. Not long after warning was given,* 21.1 that all Students should come in within b 21.2 twelve daies and take, the Covenant. This seemed a strange summons, and the two Chaplains (to whom the Earle of Manchester most milde in his selfe, chiefly remitted the managing of these matters) were challenged for injustice herein: For, though Divines, they were presumed to have so much of Civil Law, yea, of the Law of Nature, as to know, Nemo tenetur ad impossibilia, No man is tied to impossibilities; whereas many Schollers being absent more scores of miles than they had daies allowed them, (besides the danger of Armies interposed) could not if receiving warning repair at the time appointed; but because many of them were suspected to be in the Kings Army, twelve daies were conceived for them as much asc 21.3 twelve moneths, no time being too short for those who were willing, and none long enough for such who were unwilling to take the Covenant.

38. This Covenant being offered, was generally refused; whereupon, the Re∣cusants were ordered without any delay to pack out of the University three dayes after their ejection.

39. Doctor Brownrigg Bishop of Exceter and Master of Katharine Hall,* 21.4 was now Vice Chancellour of Cambridge, succeeding Dr. Holdesworth, as I take it: for, know Reader, I begin now to be incurious in Chronologie, not so much because weary with a long observing thereof, as because such the noise of the present di∣sturbance I cannot hear what the Clock of Time doth strike. This sure I am, that the Vice Chancellour, though eminent for his piety, gravity, and learning, could so little prevail for others (endeavouring all the good offices he could) that the next year he was banished the University for preaching the Inauguration Sermon of the KING, wherein many passages were distasted by the Parliament-party. And now they vigoronsly proceeded, having learned the Maxime in Hippocrates, that Licet in extremis ad lipothymiam vacuare, In desperate cures, one may let blood even till the patient swounds: on confidence, that though the soule dissembleth a de∣parture, yet it will stay still in the body especially when finding it amended in the temper thereof. And, it seems the blood appeared so corrupt to these Physicians, that so great a quantity was taken away, some Colledges lay, as it were, languishing for the losse thereof.

40 In Queens Coll: there was made a thorow Reformation, neither Master, Fellow, nor Scholler being left of the Foundation; so that according to the Laws of the Admiralty it might seem a true Wreck, and forfeited in this Land tempest, for lack of a live thing therein to preserve the propriety thereof. However some conceived this a great severity, contrary to the eternall Morall of the Jewish Law provided against the depopulation of Birds nests that the Old and Young Ones should be destroyed together. But to prevent a vacuity (the detestation of na∣ture) a new Plantation was soon substituted in their room, who short of the former in learning and abilities, went beyond them in good affections to the Par∣liament.

41. However,* 21.5 on the account of Humanity, some pity may seem due to such Fellows, outed house and home, merely for refusing the Covenant, being other∣wise well-deserving in the judgements of those who ejected them. And it is strange to conceive how many of them got any subsistence, or livelyhood to maintain themselves. This mindeth me of the occasion of the Greek* 21.6 Proverb, 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, He is either dead, or teacheth Schoole.

For when Nicias the General of Athens,* 21.7 (having many Schollers in his Army) had fought unfortunately against the Sicilians, and when such few as returned home were interrogated what became of their Companions, this was all they could return, They were either dead, or taught Schoole; a poor and wofull im∣ployment it seems, in those daies, as weighed in the other scale, against Death, so indifferent was the odds betwixt them. The same we conceive the hard hap of such Fellows that survived the grief of their Ejection, many betook themselves to the painfull profession of School-Master; no calling, which is honest, being disgracefull especially to such, who for their conscience sake, have deserted a better condition.

42. I know what the Chaplains of the Earle have pleaded,* 21.8 in excuse of their rigorous proceedings against the Scholars at this time; viz: That authority was much exasperated by Academicks deserting their places, and refusing upon summons given, to come in with Petitions for favour, in relation to such particulars wherein they were dissatisfied: that as if the times were their Text whatever the subject of their Sermons, they were invective against the present Authority: that Querela Canta∣brigiensis is but Querela, relating all things to the worst; and plaints are no proofs. That for their own parts, they onely answered the spur, and scarcely that, being quickned on both sides both from above, and beneath, and daily complained of, That their over remisness would obstruct Reformation, both in Church, and Univer∣sity How sarre this will prevail on the belief of posterity is unto me unknown.

43. Some perchance may be so curious hereafter to know what Removals and Substitutions were made at this time amongst the Heads of Houses.* 21.9 Now although a man may hold a candle to lighten posterity, so near as to burn his own fingers therewith, I will run the hazard, rather than be wanting to any reasonable desire.

Masters put out. 1. Dr. Iohn Cosens, Dean of Pe∣terborough, and Prebendary of Durham. 2. Dr. Thomas Pask, Archdea∣con of London. 3. Dr. Benjamin Laney, Dean of Rochester. 4. Dr. Thomas Badgcroft. 5. Dr. Samuel Collins, the Kings Professour. 6. Dr. Edward Martine, Chap∣lain to Archbishop Land. 7. Ralph Brownrigge, Bishop of Exeter. 8. Dr. Richard Sterne, Chaplain to Archbishop Land. 9. Dr. William Beale, Chaplain to the King. 10. Dr. Thomas Cumber, Dean of Carlisle. 11. Dr. Rich: Holesworth, Arch∣deacon of Huntington. 12. Dr. Samuel Ward (in effect but a Prisoner) dy'd a naturall death.

Colledges. 1. Peter. House. 2. Clare. Hall. 3. Pembr:-Hall. 4. Caius-College. 5. Kings-College. 6. Queens-College. 7. Katha∣rine. Hall. 8. Jesus-College. 9. S. Iohns College. 10. Trinity College. 11. Emma∣nuel-Coll: 12. Sidney.-College.

Masters put in. 1. Lazarus Seaman, Minister in London, bred in Emman: Coll: since D. D. 2. Ralph Cudworth, Fellow of Em∣manuel-Coll:since D. D. 3. Rich: Vines bred in Mag: Coll: afterward outed for refusing the Engagement. 4. Dell admitted first into Emmanuel College. 5. Benjamin Witchcoat, Fellow of Emmanuel, since D. D. 6. Herbert Palmer, formerly Fel∣low of the same College. 7. Will: Spurston Fell: and outed for refusing the Engagement. 8. Timothy Young bred in Scotland, Outed for refusing the Engagem: 9. Iohn Arrowsmith Fellow of Katharine Hall, since D. D. 10. Thomas Hill Fell: of Emman: Coll: since D. D. 11. Anth: Tuckney formerly Fell: since D. D. 12. Richard Minshall Fellow, since D. D. chosen by the Society into the void place.

Four Masters by the sspeciall favours of their friends, and their own wary com∣pliance, continued in their places, viz: Dr. Thomas Bainbrigg, and Dr. Thomas

Eden of Trinity-Hall, but died soon after; Dr. Richard Love, Master of Bennet College, afterwards Margaret Professour; and Dr. Edward Rainebow of Mag∣dalen College, who not long after lost his Mastership, for the refusall of the En∣gagement.

44. Passe we now from the 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉,* 21.10 the living consisting of Stu∣dents, to the 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, the dead University, as composed of lands, Libraries, and buildings; where we meet with many moanes in this kinde. How Souldiers were now quartered in their Colledges; Chappels abused; Common-Prayer books, yet legally in force, torn in St. Maryes; their Bridges broken down; Materials for building Colleges taken away; Iesus-College Grove (no idolatrous one) cut down to the ground; antient Coines of S. Iohns Colledge taken away, valued at twenty two pound according to weight, though an hundred times worth more then they were worth, wherein every piece was a volume, and all together a Li∣brary of Roman Antiquities.

45. But chiesly it vexed them that their Lands,* 21.11 hitherto exempted from pay∣ments, and (like his Fathers house, who should conquer Goliah) free in* 21.12 Israel, were now subjected to Taxes, wherein the Raters were heavier than the Rates, be∣ing taxed by the Townsmen. And how Odious is a Handmaid that is Heire* 21.13 to her Mistresse of her but much more when Mistresse, as here the Town (in some fort) was over the University, where such who set the lowest price on learning, put the highest valuation on the Professours thereof.

46. However, there are University men (not altogether so passionate for,* 21.14 but every whit as affectionate to their Mother) who, as they condole Cam-bridge for faring so ill; congratulate her also for faring no worse in such tumultuous times. When all the Body is distempered, with what hope can either Eye promise ease unto it selfe? Was their glasse broken? it was well their windows were left. Was the floore of some of their Chappels digged up? Well that the walls of them were not digged down. Were one or two of their Bridges broken? it was well that any was spared from whence Cambridge might still retain her denomina∣tion.

47. Now that my sun may not set in a cloud, amidst many bemoanings of Cam∣bridge, I must rejoice that the ruins of one antient Church,* 21.15 St. Andrewes by name, are repaired by the joynt benefaction of many, and particularly of Richard Rose Esq. late Major of Cambridge, and Sheriffe of Cambridge shire. Let him who hath the building of Gods house [whilst living] for his Monument, have the Praise of Posterity for his never-dying Epitaph.

48. Here some may expect (according to my promise) an History of the Uni∣versity of OXFORD: but finding my Informations thence,* 21.16 (affisted with my own industry) to fall short of filling a Just Treatise; I thought fit to insert their Colledges in the Body of my History, according to the dates of their respective Foundations, submitting the censure of my faire dealing therein, to the ingenuous in that famous University.

49. To draw to conclusion, lately a Colledge in Cambridge,* 21.17 much beautified with additionall Buildings, sent a Messenger to a Doctour, (no lesse ingenious than bountifull) who had been a great, and promised to be a greater Benefactour unto them, requesting him to remember them, or else Their COLLEDGE Must Even Stand Still, meaning they must desist from going farther in their intended fabrick. To whom the Doctour answered, May your Colledge, and all the Colledges in both Universities STAND STILL. In the charitable meaning whereof, all good men will concurre, and joyne with us in our following devotions.

A Prayer.

O GOD! who in the creating of the lower World didst first make * 21.18 light, (confusedly diffused [as yet] through the imperfect Universe) and* 21.19 afterwards didst collect the same into two great Lights, to illuminate all creatures therein. O Lord, who art a God of knowledge, and doest* 21.20 lighten every man that commeth into the world.

O Lord! who in our Nation hast moved the hearts of Founders and Benefactors to erect and indow two famous Luminaries of Learning and Religion, blesse them with the assistance of thy holy Spirit. Let neither of them contest, (as once thy Disciples on earth)* 21.21 which should be the grea∣test, but both contend which shall approve themselves the best in thy presence.

Oh though for their sinnes thou permittest them to be eclipsed, for thy mercy doe not suffer them to be extinguished.

And as thou didst appoint those two great Lights in the Firmament to last* 21.22 till thy Servants shall have no need of the Sun, nor of the Moone to shine therein, for thy Glory doth lighten them: So grant these Old Lights may continue till all acquired and infused knowledge be swallowed up with the vision and fruition of thy blessed-making Majestie, Amen.

The end of the History of the University of Cambridge.

Notes

• a 1.1

  1 Kings 17. 21.
• b 1.2

  Ex bundello Petition••m Parliamenti Anno 23 Hen. 6 num. 12.
• c 1.3

  Rom. 12. 10
• * 1.4

  Anno Regis Will. the Conq. 1
• * 1.5

  Anno Dom 1066
• * 1.6

  The low condi∣tion of Cam∣bridge at the Conquest.
• * 1.7

  Anno Dom. 1070
• * 1.8

  Anno Regis Will. Conq. 5
• * 1.9

  Cambridge Ca∣stle built by King William
• d 1.10

  Camden ••••ittan. in Cambridgeshire.
• e 1.11

  Caiu•• Hist. Cant. Acad. lib 2. pag 117
• f 1.12

  Idem ibidem,
• g 1.13

  Speed in the life of King William the Conq••e••or.
• * 1.14

  Henry ••eau∣clerk bred in Cambridge.
• * 1.15

  1080
• * 1.16

  15
• h 1.17

  Thomas Rud∣burn, Leland, Fabian, Bale & Pitzeus, pag. 203.
• i 1.18

  Caiu•• de ant. Cantab. Acad. pag. 97.
• * 1.19

  Probably a Be∣nefactor to the University.
• * 1.20

  Anno Regis
• * 1.21

  Anno Dom.
• * 1.22

  Will. Rufi 1
• * 1.23

  1088
• * 1.24

  Mischievous Montgomerie.
• * 1.25

  Picot his foun¦dation in St. Giles his Parish.
• * 1.26

  5
• * 1.27

  1092
• * 1.28

  The injurious original of Im∣propriations.
• * 1.29

  Hen. 1. 2
• * 1.30

  1101
• * 1.31

  Cambridge first made a Corporation.
• * 1.32

  4
• * 1.33

  1103
• * 1.34

  The original of Midsummer Fair.
• k 1.35

  Liber ••arn∣wellensis.
• * 1.36

  Anno Dom.
• * 1.37

  Anno Regis Hen. 1
• * 1.38

  Jews their first coming to Cambridge.
• * 1.39

  1106
• * 1.40

  7
• l 1.41

  P Blaesensts in his addi••a∣ment to the H••st. of Ingul∣••••u••.
• * 1.42

  Cambridge re∣stored to Lear∣ning by the Abbot of Crowland.
• * 1.43

  1109
• * 1.44

  10
• * 1.45

  A grain of Seed soon grown a Tree.
• * 1.46

  1110
• * 1.47

  11
• * 1.48

  The time of this Authors writing.
• m 1.49

  2 Chron. 29 36.
• * 1.50

  An apparent injury off••red to Cambridge.
• n 1.51

  Gen. 24. 32
• * 1.52

  She is vindi∣cated from suc••∣a•• traduce he••.
• o 1.53

  Caius in Hist. Cantab.
• * 1.54

  Vide suprà Bo. 2. Cen∣tur. 8.
• p 1.55

  Dan. 4. 30.
• * 1.56

  13
• * 1.57

  1112
• * 1.58

  Pain Peverel found•• Barne∣well Priorie.
• * 1.59

  Alphred of Be∣verlie Student in Cambridge.
• * 1.60

  1129
• * 1.61

  30
• * 1.62

  q Bale De Scriptor. Bri∣tan. Cent. 2. pag. 157.
• r 1.63

  Acts 28. 30.
• * 1.64

  Unwonder me this wonder.
• * 1.65

  The first Earle of Cambridge.
• * 1.66

  1139
• * 1.67

  Steph. 4
• * 1.68

  David King of Sco••s Earl of Cambridge.
• * 1.69

  Anno Regis Steph.
• * 1.70

  Anno Dom.
• s 1.71

  Extant a∣mong the Re∣cords of the Earls of Ox∣ford cited at large by Au∣gustine Vincent. in h•• Corre∣ction of B••••••ks errours, pag. 393.
• * 1.72

  10
• * 1.73

  1144
• * 1.74

  Observations collected from this Grant.
• t 1.75

  See C••mdens Britan. in Hunting don∣shire.
• * 1.76

  11
• * 1.77

  1145
• * 1.78

  Nigellus his foundation in Cambridge.
• u 1.79

  Godwin in Epist. ••••ie. pag. 3••6.
• * 1.80

  Anno Dom.
• * 1.81

  Anno Regis Hen. 2
• * 1.82

  Roger of Here∣ford Student in Cambridge.
• * 1.83

  1170
• * 1.84

  16
• w 1.85

  ••••ri. Twine Apolog. lib. 2. pag. 219.
• * 1.86

  A merciless fire
• * 1.87

  1174
• * 1.88

  20
• x 1.89

  Caius Hist. Contab.
• y 1.90

  Matth. Paris in Anno 1209 pag. 228.
• * 1.91

  Oxford deser∣ted, and partly removed to Cambridge.
• * 1.92

  1208
• * 1.93

  K John 9
• * 1.94

  John of St. Omers, a Poet, bred in Cam∣bridge.
• * 1.95

  1209
• * 1.96

  10
• z 1.97

  Baleus Cent. 3 pag. 261.
• * 1.98

  Joceline Brake∣lond an Histo∣rian therein.
• * 1.99

  1211
• * 1.100

  12
• a 1.101

  Bale Cent. 3 pag. 259.
• * 1.102

  The University in a sad condi∣tion.
• * 1.103

  1214
• * 1.104

  15
• * 1.105

  1215
• * 1.106

  16
• b 1.107

  Matth Paris. anno 1215. pag 274.
• * 1.108

  Which still cominueth.
• * 1.109

  1217
• * 1.110

  18
• * 1.111

  Anno Regis
• * 1.112

  Hen. 3. 5
• * 1.113

  1221
• * 1.114

  Eeles sent from Cambridge to Oxford.
• * 1.115

  8
• * 1.116

  1224
• * 1.117

  A Gaole made of a Jews house.
• * 1.118

  11
• * 1.119

  1217
• * 1.120

  Priviledges confirm'd to Cambridge.
• * 1.121

  13 July 16.
• * 1.122

  1229
• * 1.123

  Paris Students invited over in∣to England.
• c 1.124

  Ex Rot. Pa∣tent. de anno 13. Regis Hen 3. membrana sex∣ta in Turre Londinenst.
• * 1.125

  15
• * 1.126

  1231
• * 1.127

  Counterfeit Scholars doe much mischief.
• d 1.128

  Revel 2. 20.
• * 1.129

  The Sheriff commanded to suppress these Malignants.
• * 1.130

  Anno Regis Hen. 3
• e 2.1

  Ex Rotulo clauso de anno 15. Regis Hen∣rici tertii in dorso in Tu••re London.
• * 2.2

  May 3
• * 2.3

  The unconscio∣nablenes of the Townsmen.
• * 2.4

  Regulated by the Kings Let∣ters.
• * 2.5

  1231
• * 2.6

  15
• f 3.1

  The same Letters in effect were of∣ten confirmed by the King, in the 50 year of his Reign.
• * 3.2

  The original of Taxers.
• * 3.3

  The ill 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of Turnament••.
• * 3.4

  29
• * 3.5

  1245
• * 3.6

  Forbidden within five miles of Cam∣bridge.
• * 3.7

  Ex Arch•• is Acad. Cant. 〈◊〉〈◊〉 ganter descript, impensts R. Harrei ex Tur∣re Londinenst.
• * 3.8

  Mothers of misrule.
• * 3.9

  A sad chance.
• g 3.10

  Camdens Brit. in Hertford∣shire.
• * 3.11

  Foul work in Lent.
• * 3.12

  Anno Dom. 1249
• * 3.13

  Anno Regis Hen. 3 33
• * 3.14

  In anno 1249
• * 3.15

  The first foun∣ding of Peter∣house.
• * 3.16

  1257
• * 3.17

  41
• * 3.18

  Brawls and bickerings be∣twixt Southern and Northern Scholars.
• * 3.19

  The Northern men worsted.
• * 3.20

  1261
• * 3.21

  45
• * 3.22

  Nov. 24
• h 3.23

  Rot. Patent. de anno 45. Hen 3. mem∣brana 23. in dorso.
• * 3.24

  The matter re∣ferred to the Judges itine∣rant.
• * 3.25

  Febr. 11
• i 3.26

  Rot. Pat. de anno 45. Hen. 3. memb. 19. in dorso.
• * 3.27

  Remitted to the former Com∣missioners.
• * 3.28

  17
• * 3.29

  k Rot. 12. in Custod. The saur. & Camer. Scaccarii.
• * 4.1

  Martii 18
• l 4.2

  Scholiast••s Cedreni.
• * 4.3

  46
• * 4.4

  1262
• * 4.5

  Northampton University begun,
• * 4.6

  49
• * 4.7

  1265
• * 4.8

  And dissolved.
• * 5.1

  Anno Dom. 1265
• * 5.2

  Anno Regis Hen. 3. 49
• * 5.3

  Mr. Brian Twine justly condemned,
• * 5.4

  For injecting caus•• 〈◊〉〈◊〉 suspi∣cions.
• m 5.5

  Apol. Acad. Oxon. lib. 3. pag. 279.
• n 5.6

  Ibid pag 280
• * 5.7

  His needless Cavil confuted.
• o 6.1

  Mendum in transer••tto Roberti Hari. Twine in the ma••gent.
• * 6.2

  Quick eyes to finde a fault where none is.
• * 6.3

  49
• * 6.4

  1265
• * 6.5

  Answer this Dilemma.
• * 6.6

  The Tower Re∣cords clear the cavill.
• * 6.7

  A needlesse question decli∣ned.
• p 6.8

  An half year over of under breaks no square.
• * 6.9

  Why Oxford more prejudi∣ced than Cam∣bridge by Nor∣thampton Uni∣versity.
• * 7.1

  Pag 752. qui annos varia do∣ctrina & judi∣cio longe su∣perat.
• * 7.2

  Anno Regis Hen. 3 50
• * 7.3

  Anno Dom. 1265
• * 7.4

  The Kings in∣tentions to for∣tify Cambridge
• * 7.5

  Ditch made: Walls meant.
• q 7.6

  Liber Barn∣wellens. Poly∣dor. Virgil. & Leland.
• * 7.7

  Cambridge plundered on the Kings de∣parture.
• * 7.8

  53
• * 7.9

  1269
• * 7.10

  Necton first Carmelite Dr. ••n Divinity.
• k 7.11

  Aliter; c••le∣bremu•• opimis.
• * 7.12

  Anno Dom. 1269
• * 7.13

  Anno Regis Hen. 3. 53
• * 7.14

  Why Carme∣lites at first would not Commence.
• l 7.15

  See weavers funeral Monu∣ments.
• * 7.16

  Necton first breaks the ice, and others fol∣low in his track
• m 7.17

  Brian Twine Apolog. Acad. Ox. lib. 3. pag. 374.
• * 7.18

  Oxfords Anti-quary justly taxed.
• * 7.19

  P••t••us Blesen∣sis to be belie∣ved before Bri∣an Twine.
• n 7.20

  In appendice ad Irgu••phu•• Crowla•• densem
• * 7.21

  Anno Regis Hen. 3. 54 July 24
• * 7.22

  Anno Dom. 1270
• r 7.23

  Ex Rot••lo pa¦tentium de anno 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Reg•• Hen∣rici 〈◊〉〈◊〉 nu∣••ne••o 330 in T••••re London.
• * 7.24

  Prince Ed∣ward ordereth an agreement between the Scholars and Townsmen.
• * 7.25

  No Uuniversity as yet in Scot∣land and Ire∣land.
• * 7.26

  Cambridge re∣ceives all Countries.
• s 7.27

  Lib. 3. pag 270.
• * 7.28

  1276
• * 7.29

  Edward the first 4
• * 7.30

  A composition betwixt the University of Cambridge, and Archdeacon of Ely.
• * 7.31

  Anno Dom. 1276
• * 7.32

  Anno Regis Edw 1. 4
• a 7.33

  Extant in an old book of the A••chdeacons of Elie, now in the possession of my worthy friend that ju∣dicious Anti∣quary Mr. ••ore, late fol∣low of Caius Coll. who, for me, kindly transcribed and faithfully com∣pared it.
• * 7.34

  University equivo••al.
• b 7.35

  Camden in Oxfordshire, p. 38.
• * 7.36

  The Officers thereof.
• * 7.37

  Quaere, what meant by Ma∣gister Glome∣riae.
• c 7.38

  Hist. Cantab. lib. 2. pag. 124
• d 7.39

  Hist Cautab. lib••. pag. 129
• e 7.40

  See his Glos∣sarie in G.
• * 7.41

  The Bishop ac∣cused of pre∣sumption herein.
• f 7.42

  See it exem∣plified at large in Caius de An∣tiq. Cantab. lib. 1. pag. 58.
• g 7.43

  Express'd largely in the same Author, pag. 60.
• * 7.44

  Some over∣harsh in their censures.
• h 7.45

  Brian Twyne Apolog. antiq. Acad. Ox. pag. 62.
• * 7.46

  Moderation is best.
• i 7.47

  Catalog. Au¦gustin. De No∣minibus Po••∣tif. Roma••. Matth Westm. fol. 215. Pla∣tina fol. 89.
• * 7.48

  The ancient Hostles in Cambridge.
• * 7.49

  Anno Dom. 1280
• * 7.50

  Anno Regis Edw. 1. 9
• a 7.51

  Caius Hist. Cant. Acad. lib. 1. pag. 47
• b 7.52

  Idem ibid.
• c 7.53

  See J. Scots Tables.
• d 7.54

  Sceletos Can∣tab. Joannis Parkeri Caio. Gonvel.
• e 7.55

  Caius.
• f 7.56

  Idem pag. 50.
• g 7.57

  Scots Tab.
• h 7.58

  Seel. Cant.
• i 7.59

  Caius pag. 51.
• k 7.60

  Scel. Cant.
• l 7.61

  Idem,
• m 7.62

  Scots Tab.
• n 7.63

  Psal. 88. 12.
• o 7.64

  Caius.
• p 7.65

  Scel. Cant.
• q 7.66

  Idem.
• r 7.67

  Joh. 13. 23.
• s 7.68

  Scel. Cant.
• t 7.69

  Scots Tab.
• u 7.70

  Scel. Cant.
• w 7.71

  Caius ut pri∣ùs pag. 2.
• x 7.72

  Idem pag 50
• y 7.73

  Scel. Cant.
• z 7.74

  Caius.
• a 7.75

  Scel. Cant.
• b 7.76

  Idem.
• c 7.77

  Idem.
• d 7.78

  Caius.
• * 7.79

  Inns less than Hostles.
• * 7.80

  Two hundred Halls said to be in Oxford.
• * 7.81

  Magnitude supplies mul∣titude.
• * 7.82

  Anno Dom. 1880
• * 7.83

  Anno Regis Edw 1. 9
• * 7.84

  Derived for some hundred of years by suc∣cession, through authentick Physitians, to Dr. Vilvain of Excester, pre∣sent owner thereof, and avouched by the skilfull in Anatonie, the true head of an Infant once born into the World.
• * 7.85

  The benefit and use of Hostles.
• * 7.86

  A catalogue of learned Cam∣bridge Hoste∣lers.
• * 7.87

  Anno Regis Edw. 1. 9
• * 7.88

  Anno Dom 1280
• e 7.89

  Fox, Acts and Mon.
• * 7.90

  Ancient Reli∣gious House•• in Cambridge.
• * 7.91

  Frequent con∣tests betwixt Friers and Uni∣versity men.
• * 7.92

  A list of learn∣ed Friers, Wri∣ters.
• * 7.93

  Anno Dom. 1282
• * 7.94

  Anno Regis Edw. 1. 11
• * 7.95

  The first en∣dowing of Pe∣ter house.
• a 7.96

  Betwixt Round-Church and (what is now) St. Johns Colledge.
• * 7.97

  Zoars may grow great in time.
• b 7.98

  Godwin in his catalogue of Bishops.
• * 7.99

  Anno Regis Edw. 1. 9
• * 7.100

  Anno Dom. 1282
• c 7.101

  So Mr. R. Parker proves him out of the Reco. ds of Ely, though other∣wise, I consess, Bishop Godwin makes him of Oxford.
• d 7.102

  Bale Cent. nonae p. 721.
• e 7.103

  In his Scelatos Cantabrigiensis M S.
• * 7.104

  Ma••••script in 10.
• * 7.105

  A generall rule about our cata∣logue of Bene∣factors.
• * 7.106

  Anno Dom. 1282
• * 7.107

  Anno Regis Edw 1. 11
• * 7.108

  Cautela non nocet.
• * 7.109

  Repetition of Bishops, why necessary.
• * 7.110

  A commenda∣ble custome of this Colledge.
• * 7.111

  The eldest English en∣dowed Col∣ledge.
• t 7.112

  Britannia page 381.
• * 7.113

  Exception to the contrary answered.
• * 7.114

  Anno Regis Edw. 1.
• * 7.115

  Anno Dom.
• * 7.116

  p The truth un∣partially slated.
• * 7.117

  Three places for the Petreans Devotions.
• * 7.118

  12
• * 7.119

  1283
• * 7.120

  15
• * 7.121

  1286
• * 7.122

  16
• * 7.123

  1287
• * 7.124

  17
• * 7.125

  1289
• * 7.126

  18
• * 7.127

  1290
• * 7.128

  19
• * 7.129

  1291
• * 7.130

  21
• * 7.131

  1293
• g 7.132

  Manuscrip. M. W.
• * 7.133

  Anno Dom. 1294
• * 7.134

  Anno Regis Edw. 1. 22
• * 7.135

  1295
• * 7.136

  23
• * 7.137

  1296
• * 7.138

  24
• * 7.139

  1299
• * 7.140

  27
• * 7.141

  1300
• * 7.142

  28
• * 7.143

  1303
• * 7.144

  31
• b 7.145

  Hare, first volume, fol. 29. and 30.
• * 7.146

  1306
• * 7.147

  34
• * 7.148

  Edw. 2.
• * 7.149

  1307
• * 7.150

  1
• * 7.151

  1315
• * 7.152

  9
• * 7.153

  Anno Regis Edw. 2
• * 7.154

  Anno Dom
• * 7.155

  12
• * 7.156

  1319
• * 7.157

  A necessary caution.
• * 7.158

  Studium and Universitas the same in effect.
• * 7.159

  A facile mis∣take.
• g 7.160

  Ant. Acad. Oxford Apol. lib. 1. pag. 110.
• * 7.161

  1321
• * 7.162

  13
• h 7.163

  Manuscript. M. W.
• * 7.164

  Michael-house founded by Herveus Stan∣ton.
• * 7.165

  1324
• * 7.166

  17
• i 7.167

  See more hereof in our history, anno 1630.
• * 7.168

  Anno Regis Edw. 1. 19
• * 7.169

  Anno Dom. 1326
• * 7.170

  University Hal, built by R. Badew.
• * 7.171

  Scots Tables say, at the charges of the University.
• * 7.172

  Rebuilt (after it was burnt) by Eliz. coun∣tess of Clare, and named Clare-Hall.
• k 7.173

  Betwixt these two Cai•••• pla∣ceth William Gull. not own∣ed by others.
• * 7.174

  See more of him at his death anno 1617.
• * 7.175

  Anno Dom 1326
• * 7.176

  Anno Regis Edw. 2. 19
• * 7.177

  In C. Pools Visitation of Camb. in the reign of Queen Mary.
• * 7.178

  Rich. the third a [seeming] Benefactor to Clare Hall.
• l 7.179

  Sceletos Can∣tabrigiensis made by R. Parker.
• * 7.180

  This Hall long Chappelless.
• * 7.181

  Solere the same with Clare-Hall
• m 7.182

  Caius Hist. Cant. Acad. pag. 57.
• n 7.183

  Chaucer in the Reves tale.
• * 7.184

  The Hall late∣ly reedified.
• * 7.185

  Querela Cantabrigiensts pag. 14.
• * 7.186

  1329
• * 7.187

  Edw. 3. 4
• * 7.188

  Anno Regis Edw. 3 6
• * 7.189

  Anno Dom 1331
• * 7.190

  7
• * 7.191

  1332
• * 7.192

  K. Edward foundeth Kings Hall.
• a 7.193

  Pat. 5 E. 3. Rot. 2. men. 7.
• b 7.194

  R. Parker in Sceletos Can∣tab. MS.
• * 7.195

  Three eminen∣cies of this Hall.
• * 7.196

  Anno Dom.
• * 7.197

  Anno Regis Edw. 3.
• c 7.198

  Idem Ibid.
• * 7.199

  Tempora mu∣tantur.
• d 7.200

  Caeius Hist. Cant. Acad. lib. 1 pag. 66.
• * 7.201

  The happiness of this Hall.
• * 7.202

  Priviledges granted by K Edward the third to the University.
• * 7.203

  1334
• * 7.204

  9
• * 7.205

  1335
• * 7.206

  10
• * 7.207

  1337
• * 7.208

  12
• * 7.209

  1339
• * 7.210

  14
• * 7.211

  A German Marquess made Earl of Cam∣bridge.
• * 7.212

  1340
• * 7.213

  15
• * 7.214

  Anno Regis Edw. 3. 17
• * 7.215

  Anno Dom. 1342
• * 7.216

  And a Belgian Earle.
• * 7.217

  18
• * 7.218

  1343
• * 7.219

  Mary de S P. founds Pem∣brook Hall.
• * 7.220

  Charles Booth Bishop of Here∣ford, ought to be inserted in this Catalogue, bred in, Bene∣factor to this Hall.
• * 7.221

  See more of him hereafter viz an. 1525.
• * 7.222

  And Denny Abbey.
• * 7.223

  Two remarke∣able peeces of Plate.
• * 7.224

  Anno Dom. 1343
• * 7.225

  Anno Regis Edw. 3. 18
• * 7.226

  An invidious Elogie of this Hall.
• * 7.227

  2 Cor. 8. 14.
• * 7.228

  Rob. Thorp Lord Chan∣cellor.
• * 7.229

  Spelman Glos. pag. 417.
• * 7.230

  A Greek and gratefull Scho∣lar.
• * 7.231

  Benefactors in losing their lives.
• * 8.1

  Anno Regis Edw 3. 18
• * 8.2

  Anno Dom. 1344
• * 8.3

  The two Cam∣bridge Guilds united
• * 8.4

  Corpus Christi or Bennet Col∣ledge buile.
• * 8.5

  Hen Duke of Lancaster the honorary foun∣der.
• * 8.6

  Stows mistake, with the ground thereof.
• * 8.7

  The superstiti∣ous Precession on Corpus Christi day.
• * 8.8

  Scuta argen∣tea obrtzo cir∣cumducta.
• * 8.9

  Endeth in a feast at Bennet Colledge.
• * 8.10

  The Canopy ominously fired
• * 8.11

  The Townsmen quarrell for their Dinner.
• * 8.12

  No such ap∣peareth in the Cambridge Ca∣talogue of Mators, mis∣taken probably for Richard Woolfe, Maior anno 1529, and now active in the absence or sicknes of the Maior.
• * 8.13

  Are cast by the Kings Commis∣sioners.
• * 8.14

  Duchess of Norfolk builds their Buttresses.
• * 8.15

  The Benefacti∣on of Matthew Parker.
• * 8.16

  A great favo∣rer of Norfolk men.
• * 8.17

  viz. besides the aforenamed
• * 8.18

  Godwin in his catalog. of Bishops set forth 1616.
• * 8.19

  Dr. Sowd and Dr. Copcot.
• * 8.20

  Anno Regis Edw. 1.
• * 8.21

  Anno Dom.
• * 8.22

  Actes and Mon. 1013.
• * 8.23

  The Colledge Armes why al∣tered.
• * 8.24

  I aime more at plainness than Terms of Heraldry.
• * 8.25

  22
• * 8.26

  1347
• * 8.27

  Where I had my Instructions of this Col∣ledge.
• * 8.28

  A Bank and a Lank of Cha∣ritie.
• * 8.29

  2 Cor. 9. 2.
• * 8.30

  William Bate∣man foundeth Trinitie Hall.
• * 8.31

  Anno Dom. 1347
• * 8.32

  Anno Regis Edw. 3. 20
• * 8.33

  The Masters Catalogue might be a∣mended.
• * 8.34

  A pious designe
• * 8.35

  A bitter retort.
• * 8.36

  A dispensation for increase of Commons.
• * 8.37

  Anno Regis Edvar∣di 3. 22
• * 8.38

  Anno Dom. 1347
• a 8.39

  Regest. cur. Cant. in T. A∣rundle tran∣scribed by M^r. Blewet.
• * 8.40

  The exceed∣ing cheap∣nesse of all commodi∣ties.
• b 8.41

  Iohn Stow's Hist. p. 207.
• * 8.42

  Causes of dearnesse.
• * 8.43

  Nor full, nor fasting.
• * 8.44

  Convenient diet need∣full for Stu∣dents.
• * 8.45

  Gonvil-Hall founded.
• * 8.46

  1348
• * 8.47

  23
• * 8.48

  Arch-bishop Vfford a Commoner therein.
• * 8.49

  This Hall transplanted
• * 8.50

  Two noble Students.
• * 8.51

  Fishwick's Hostle given to this Hall.
• * 8.52

  Anno Dom. 1348
• * 8.53

  Anno Regis Edvar∣di 3. 23
• * 8.54

  Papal Indul∣gences.
• * 8.55

  26
• * 8.56

  1351
• * 8.57

  27
• * 8.58

  1352
• * 8.59

  34
• * 8.60

  1359
• * 8.61

  35
• * 8.62

  1360
• * 8.63

  36
• * 8.64

  1361
• * 8.65

  37
• * 8.66

  1362
• * 8.67

  A Contest about chu∣sing of Chancel∣lour.
• * 8.68

  Anno Dom. 1362
• * 8.69

  Anno Regis Edv. 3. 37.
• * 8.70

  1366
• * 8.71

  41
• * 8.72

  1369
• * 8.73

  44
• * 8.74

  Discords be∣twixt Domi∣nicans, and Carmelites.
• * 8.75

  1371
• * 8.76

  46
• * 8.77

  The Domini∣can char∣geth.
• * 8.78

  The Carme∣lite receiveth the charge, and con∣quereth.
• * 8.79

  1373
• * 8.80

  48
• * 8.81

  Chaucer a Cambridge Student.
• a 8.82

  In his Court of Love, fol. 352.
• b 8.83

  In his Astro∣laby, fol. 261.
• * 8.84

  Anno Regis Edvar∣di 3.
• * 8.85

  Anno Dom. 1362
• * 8.86

  49
• * 8.87

  1374
• * 8.88

  51
• * 8.89

  1376
• * 8.90

  Rich. 2.
• * 8.91

  2
• * 8.92

  1378
• * 8.93

  3
• * 8.94

  1379
• * 8.95

  4
• * 8.96

  1380
• * 8.97

  5
• * 8.98

  1381
• * 8.99

  A rebellious tiot of the Townsmen of Cambridge
• a 8.100

  Cajus Hist. Cant. Acad. lib. 1. pag. 97.
• * 8.101

  University Monuments martyred.
• b 8.102

  Cajus ut prius pag. 99.
• * 8.103

  Anno Dom. 1381
• * 8.104

  Anno Regis Rich. 2. 5
• * 8.105

  1382
• * 8.106

  6
• * 8.107

  The Towns∣men called to a legall account.
• * 8.108

  Their piti∣sull Plea.
• a 8.109

  Lord Coke in the fourth part of his In∣stitutes, c. 44.
• * 8.110

  Priviledges conferred on the Uni∣versity.
• b 8.111

  Vide ut su∣pra.
• * 8.112

  Focalia prized by the Chan∣cellour.
• * 8.113

  1384
• * 8.114

  8
• * 8.115

  An Order that no Scholar is to be admit∣ted under 18 yeares of Age.
• * 8.116

  Anno Regis Rich. 2. 8
• * 8.117

  Anno Dom. 1384
• * 8.118

  The Franci∣scans oppose this Order.
• a 8.119

  Pitz de Script. Ang. in An. 1384.
• * 8.120

  The Issue uncertain.
• * 8.121

  10
• * 8.122

  1386
• * 8.123

  12
• * 8.124

  1388
• * 8.125

  A Parlia∣ment kept at Cambridge
• * 8.126

  Canterbury misprinted for Cambridge in the Sta∣tute-book.
• b 8.127

  Thomas Walsingham and Henry Knighton in their lives of Richard the second. The excel∣lent statutes of Cambridge Parliament.
• * 8.128

  Anno Dom. 1388
• * 8.129

  Anno Regis Richar∣di 2. 12
• * 8.130

  Against wandring Scholars.
• * 8.131

  1389
• * 8.132

  13
• * 8.133

  A strange Miracle.
• a 8.134

  Thomas Walsingham in hoc anno.
• * 8.135

  Not like those in the Scripture.
• * 8.136

  A strange Plague in Cambridge.
• * 8.137

  The like af∣ter was at Oxford.
• b 8.138

  Brian Twine p. 324.
• a 8.139

  Pitz. de Script. p. 551.
• * 8.140

  Iohn Bro∣miard a fierce Anti-VVick∣livist.
• * 8.141

  Anno Regis Richar∣di 2. 14
• * 8.142

  Anno Dom. 1390
• b 8.143

  Idem p. 550 Both best by turns.
• c 8.144

  VVhich clearely ap∣pears by con∣sulting and comparing Fox his Acts and Mon.
• * 8.145

  15
• * 8.146

  1391
• * 8.147

  Statute a∣gainst fugi∣tive Friars.
• d 8.148

  Rob. Hare, in Archivis.
• * 8.149

  16
• * 8.150

  1392
• * 8.151

  18
• * 8.152

  1394
• * 8.153

  20
• * 8.154

  1396
• * 8.155

  The first person of Honour Chancellour of Cambridge.
• * 8.156

  Cambridge's Chancellour no longer confirmed by Ely's Bi∣shop.
• * 8.157

  Anno Dom.
• * 8.158

  Anno Regis
• * 9.1

  1400
• * 9.2

  Henri∣ci 4. 2
• * 9.3

  The large Priviledge of Cambridge for printing.
• a 9.4

  Sir Edward Coke 4. part of his Instit. of the Iuris∣dict. of Courts pag. 228. much im∣proved the rein.
• * 9.5

  Anno Regis Henri∣ci 4. 2
• * 9.6

  Anno Dom. 1400
• a 9.7

  〈◊〉〈◊〉 Hist. Cant. Acad. lib. 2. p. 127.
• * 9.8

  3 Augu. 18
• * 9.9

  1401
• * 9.10

  The Univer∣sity visited by the Arch∣bishop of Canterburie.
• b 10.1

  Prima pars Thom. Arundell fol. 492.
• * 10.2

  The Arch∣bishop his Mandate to the Chan∣cellour.
• * 10.3

  Another to every Col∣ledge.
• * 11.1

  Anno Dom. 1401
• * 11.2

  Anno Regis Henri∣ci 4. 3 Aug. 18
• * 11.3

  A mistake in the printed date.
• a 11.4

  Printed at Hanaw 1605.
• * 11.5

  The occa∣sion of this visitation.
• b 11.6

  Ant. Brit. (sed in vita Tho. Arun∣del) pag. 271.
• * 11.7

  The Arch∣bishop comes in Pomp to Cambridge.
• * 11.8

  Sept. 16
• * 11.9

  All the Scholars ap∣pear before him.
• * 11.10

  17
• * 11.11

  Anno Regis Henri∣ci. 4. 3 Sep. 17
• * 11.12

  The Chan∣cellour first examined.
• * 11.13

  Severall Chests in Cambridge with their Donours.
• a 11.14

  Cajus Hist. Cant. lib. 2. pag. 133.
• b 11.15

  So called by Cajus (because prior of Ely) otherwise his Surname was Salmon.
• c 11.16

  He is called Harling in Pern his printed tables.
• a 11.17

  Ant. Brit. pag. 266.
• * 11.18

  Several Col∣ledges visi∣ted by the Arch-bishop his Commis∣sioners.
• * 11.19

  Why Trinitie Hall first visited.
• * 11.20

  The plea of the Guardian thereof;
• * 11.21

  Summoning none to ap∣pear out of the Prov••nce of Canterb.
• * 11.22

  An observa∣tion.
• * 11.23

  Clare Hall vi∣sited:
• a 11.24

  Hist. Cant. lib. 1. pag. 57, 58.
• * 11.25

  and Corpus-Christi Coll.
• * 11.26

  and the White Canons.
• * 11.27

  A day of Non-term with the Vi∣siters.
• * 11.28

  Sept. 18
• * 11.29

  Sept. 19
• * 11.30

  Radegund Nuns visited
• * 11.31

  Their visita∣tion ended.
• * 11.32

  Quere, a∣bout Omis∣sions of the Commissio∣ners.
• * 11.33

  Hostles why not visited.
• b 11.34

  Matt. Park. in Ant. Brit. pag. 274. Reforma∣tion remit∣ted to the Archbishops leasure.
• * 11.35

  Anno Regis Henri∣ci. 4. 3 Sept. 19
• * 11.36

  Que••e, what now became of Cambridge her ancient exemptions.
• * 11.37

  A probable conjecture.
• a 11.38

  Ant. Brit. in Wil. Court∣nay.
• * 11.39

  Oxford Ar∣gentine chal∣lengeth all Cambridge.
• * 11.40

  1407
• * 11.41

  9
• b 11.42

  Bri. Twine Ant. Acad. Oxon. p. 335.
• * 11.43

  An account of his At∣chievements.
• c 11.44

  Bria. Twine pag. ut prius, linea 32.
• d 11.45

  Camd. Brit. in Cam∣bridge-shire.
• * 11.46

  Anno Regis Henri∣ci. 4. 2
• * 11.47

  Anno Dom. 1407
• * 11.48

  After Prose, now in verse.
• * 11.49

  14
• * 11.50

  1412
• * 11.51

  Hen. 5. 1
• * 11.52

  1413
• * 11.53

  The Chan∣cellour sent to Rome.
• a 11.54

  MS. Mat. Wren.
• * 11.55

  2
• * 11.56

  1414
• * 11.57

  3
• * 11.58

  1415
• * 11.59

  5
• * 11.60

  1417
• * 11.61

  The Original of Vice-chan∣cellours.
• * 11.62

  Tho. Markant his excellent book.
• * 11.63

  Lost and found, lost and found, lost.
• * 11.64

  Anno Dom. 1417
• * 11.65

  Anno Regis Henri∣ci 5. 5
• * 11.66

  Difference betwixt the University and Londo∣ners.
• a 11.67

  Rob. Hare, i•• Archivis. The Original of Sturbridge∣fair.
• b 11.68

  Camd. Brit. in Westmor∣land.
• * 11.69

  Sale of the Privi∣ledges thereof sea∣sonably pre∣vented.
• c 11.70

  D. Hatchers Ma. of the Provost of Kings Col∣ledge. A beneficiall grant to University-men,
• d 11.71

  Ex Registro Cantuar. Hen. Chi∣chely.
• * 11.72

  Refused by their own folly:
• e 11.73

  Ant. Brit. pag. 278.
• * 11.74

  1419
• * 11.75

  7
• * 11.76

  But on se∣cond thoughts ac∣cepted.
• f 11.77

  Ant. Brit. ut prius.
• g 11.78

  Rob. Hare, in Archivis.
• * 11.79

  Hen. 6.
• * 11.80

  1
• * 11.81

  1422
• * 11.82

  1423
• * 11.83

  2
• * 11.84

  Anno Regis Hen. 6.
• * 11.85

  7
• * 11.86

  8
• * 11.87

  9
• * 11.88

  Anno Dom.
• * 11.89

  1428
• * 11.90

  1429
• * 11.91

  1430
• * 11.92

  Differences betwixt the Bishop of Ely and the University.
• * 11.93

  Remitted by the Pope to the Prior of Ba••nwell.
• a 11.94

  Rob. Hare, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Archivis, vol. 2. fol 103
• * 11.95

  The Pope giveth his sentence for Cambridge it's exemtion.
• b 11.96

  Hare in Archivis vo. 2. fol. 115.
• * 11.97

  10
• * 11.98

  1431
• * 11.99

  11
• * 11.100

  1432
• * 11.101

  15
• * 11.102

  1436
• * 11.103

  A constant Tenure of Princely Earles.
• * 11.104

  The Univer∣sities money embezeled.
• * 11.105

  Anno Dom. 1436
• * 11.106

  Anno Regis. Henri ci 6. 15
• * 11.107

  Never re••lo∣red to the same degree.
• * 11.108

  Vehement suspition of corruption.
• * 11.109

  Anno Regis.
• * 12.1

  Anno Dom.
• * 12.2

  Plutarch. in vita Solon.
• * 12.3

  Henri∣ci 6. 15
• * 12.4

  1436
• * 12.5

  Cambridge Fennes en∣deavoured to be drai∣ned.
• * 12.6

  All in vain.
• * 12.7

  Arguments, pro and on Pen-dra••∣ning.
• a 12.8

  Iob 38. 11.
• b 12.9

  Pausanias in Corinth.
• a 12.10

  Camden's Brit. in Cambridge∣shire.
• * 12.11

  Since effe∣cted to admi∣ration.
• * 12.12

  Labor im∣probus omnia vincit.
• * 12.13

  Cambridge why jealous herein.
• a 12.14

  Amos 5. 24.
• * 12.15

  Never pleased.
• * 12.16

  Deep Philo∣sophy.
• * 12.17

  A real resu∣tation.
• * 12.18

  Cambridge Air bettered.
• a 12.19

  Catus Hist. Cant. lib 1 pag. 6. 7. And ••illiam Bingham ano¦ther.
• * 12.20

  Anno Regis Hen. 6. 19 Feb. 12
• * 12.21

  King Henrie foundeth a small Col∣ledge.
• * 12.22

  Anno Dom. 1441
• * 12.23

  10
• * 12.24

  1442
• b 12.25

  Cai•••• ibidem
• * 12.26

  21 July 10.
• * 12.27

  1443
• * 12.28

  Both united and enlarged unto Kings∣Colledge.
• * 12.29

  The admirable Chappel.
• * 12.30

  A Catalogue of Kings-Col∣ledge worthies.
• * 12.31

  Anno Dom. 1443.
• * 12.32

  Anno Regis Hent. 6. 21.
• c 12.33

  viz. anno 1440
• d 12.34

  〈…〉〈…〉 8. pag. 615.
• * 12.35

  d Caius & 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Cuntur a 8. pag. 615.
• * 12.36

  Why so few have been Be∣nefactours to this House.
• f 12.37

  Eccles. 2. 12
• * 12.38

  The instru∣mental advan∣cers of so wor∣thy a work.
• g 12.39

  Brian Twine Antiq. Aca∣dem. Oxon. pag. 318.
• * 12.40

  Dr Sommerset said to be in∣gratefully used by Cambridge.
• h 12.41

  Extra••t in Guil, worcestr. and cited by Brian Twine pag. 313.
• * 12.42

  King Edward the fourth a malefactour to this Colledge.
• i 12.43

  ••aius Hist. Ac. Cant. pag. 68.
• k 12.44

  Brian Twine Antiq. Acad. Ox. pag. 317.
• * 12.45

  An old debt well pa••d.
• * 12.46

  MS. Hatcher of K. Coll. Anno 1518.
• l 12.47

  Vide inf•••• Anno 1524.
• * 12.48

  The Armes of Kings Colledge.
• * 12.49

  A strange speech [pre∣tended] of K. Henry the sixth
• * 12.50

  Considering then Cam∣bridge equall with Oxford in number of Col∣ledges.
• * 12.51

  Anno Dom 1443
• * 12.52

  Anno Regis Henr. 6. 21
• * 12.53

  The speech a∣vouched by no Historian.
• * 12.54

  A memorable tradition.
• * 12.55

  And a necessa∣ry conclusion.
• * 12.56

  The Originall of the Schools in Cambridge.
• * 12.57

  The old Schools a mean stru∣cture.
• * 12.58

  The severall Founders of the modern Schools.
• a 12.59

  Caius Hist Cant. pag. 80
• b 12.60

  vide infrà anno 1456.
• c 12.61

  Brian Twine
• * 12.62

  Cambridge Li∣brary augmen∣ted with many pretious books.
• * 12.63

  22
• * 12.64

  1444
• * 12.65

  24
• * 12.66

  1445
• * 12.67

  25
• * 12.68

  1446
• * 12.69

  26
• * 12.70

  1447
• * 12.71

  Q Colledge rounded by Q Margaret.
• * 12.72

  Anno Dom. 1448
• * 12.73

  Anno Regis Hen. 6. 27
• * 12.74

  The inscripti∣on on the first stone.
• * 12.75

  Q Eliz finish∣ed what Queen Margaret be∣gan.
• * 12.76

  Mr. Fox Acts and Mon.
• * 12.77

  Anno Regis Henr 6.
• * 12.78

  Anno Dom.
• * 12.79

  Some truth in much talk.
• * 12.80

  Give what is thine owne.
• * 12.81

  Two Coats for one Body.
• * 12.82

  See it in Speeds map of Cambridge∣shire.
• * 12.83

  A Benefactor generall to learning.
• * 12.84

  1 Kings 18. 4.
• * 12.85

  27
• * 12.86

  1448
• * 12.87

  An ingenious and usefull designe.
• * 12.88

  Anno Dom.
• * 12.89

  Anno Regis Hen. 6.
• * 12.90

  Erasmus a stu∣dent in Q. Col∣ledge.
• * 12.91

  1450
• * 12.92

  29
• * 12.93

  1451
• * 12.94

  30
• * 12.95

  1452
• * 12.96

  31
• * 12.97

  1453
• * 12.98

  32
• * 12.99

  1454
• * 12.100

  33
• * 12.101

  1455
• * 12.102

  34
• * 12.103

  1456
• * 12.104

  35
• * 12.105

  1457
• * 12.106

  36
• * 12.107

  Caius de An∣tiqu. Cant. Acad. p. 81.
• * 12.108

  Caius de Ant. Acad. pag. 44.
• * 12.109

  1458
• * 12.110

  37
• * 12.111

  1459
• * 12.112

  38
• * 12.113

  1460
• * 12.114

  Edw. 4.
• * 12.115

  1461
• * 12.116

  2
• * 12.117

  1462
• * 12.118

  3
• * 12.119

  1463
• * 12.120

  4
• * 12.121

  1464
• * 12.122

  5
• * 12.123

  1465
• * 12.124

  6
• * 12.125

  1466
• * 12.126

  7
• * 12.127

  1467
• * 12.128

  8
• * 12.129

  1468
• * 12.130

  9
• * 12.131

  Anno Regis Edw. 4.
• * 12.132

  Anno Dom.
• * 12.133

  10
• * 12.134

  1469
• * 12.135

  11
• * 12.136

  1470
• * 12.137

  12
• * 12.138

  1471
• * 12.139

  13
• * 12.140

  1472
• * 12.141

  14
• * 12.142

  1473
• * 12.143

  15
• * 12.144

  1474
• * 12.145

  16
• * 12.146

  1475
• * 12.147

  The founding of Katherine Hall.
• a 12.148

  J. Scot his ••ables.
• b 12.149

  See Speeds maps in the Catalogues of both Count••••
• * 12.150

  Properly a pre∣ty Hall.
• c 12.151

  Martial, lib. 1. Epigra, 10
• d 12.152

  in his list of Edward the fift. folio 62.
• * 12.153

  The founda∣tion of Jesus Colledge.
• * 12.154

  1476
• * 12.155

  17
• * 12.156

  1477
• * 12.157

  18
• * 12.158

  1478
• * 12.159

  19
• * 12.160

  1479
• * 12.161

  20
• * 12.162

  1480
• * 12.163

  21
• * 12.164

  1481
• * 12.165

  22
• * 12.166

  1482
• * 12.167

  Edv. 5. Rich. 3.
• * 12.168

  1483
• * 12.169

  2
• * 12.170

  1484
• * 12.171

  3
• * 12.172

  1485
• * 12.173

  Hen. 7.
• * 12.174

  1486
• * 12.175

  2
• * 12.176

  1487
• * 12.177

  3
• * 12.178

  1488
• * 12.179

  4
• * 12.180

  1489
• * 12.181

  5
• * 12.182

  1490
• * 12.183

  6
• * 12.184

  1491
• * 12.185

  7
• * 12.186

  1492
• * 12.187

  8
• * 12.188

  1493
• * 12.189

  9
• * 12.190

  1494
• * 12.191

  10
• * 12.192

  1495
• * 12.193

  11
• * 12.194

  1496
• * 12.195

  12
• * 12.196

  The inconti∣nence of Saint Radegunds Nuns.
• * 12.197

  Anno Regis Henr. 7. 12
• * 12.198

  Anno Dom. 1443
• e 12.199

  Godwin in his catalogue of Bishops of Ely in the life John Alcock.
• * 12.200

  John Maiors testimony here of.
• f 12.201

  De gestis Sco∣to••um fol. 9.
• * 12.202

  The character of Bishop Al∣cock.
• * 12.203

  Jesus Colledge the Bishop of Ely his house.
• * 12.204

  Anno Dom.
• * 12.205

  Anno Regis Henr. 6.
• * 12.206

  1497
• * 12.207

  13
• * 12.208

  1498
• * 12.209

  14
• * 12.210

  1499
• * 12.211

  15
• * 12.212

  1500
• * 12.213

  16
• * 12.214

  1501
• * 12.215

  17
• * 12.216

  1502
• * 12.217

  18
• * 12.218

  Anno Regis Hen. 7.
• * 12.219

  Anno Dom.
• * 12.220

  19
• * 12.221

  1503
• * 12.222

  20
• * 12.223

  1504
• * 12.224

  First Chancel∣lor for life.
• * 12.225

  Erasmus stu∣dieth in Queens Col∣ledge.
• a 12.226

  Vide the date of his first Epistle libro 8.
• b 12.227

  Epistolae 16. libri 8.
• * 12.228

  Was first Greek, then Divinity pro∣fessor.
• c 12.229

  Lib. 8 Epist. 1
• d 12.230

  Caius Hist. Cant. Acad lib. 2. pag. 127.
• e 12.231

  Idem ibidem.
• f 12.232

  Lib. 8. Epist. 3
• * 12.233

  No merc••nary writers in Cam∣bridge
• g 12.234

  Lib. 8. Epist. 6
• * 12.235

  Cambridge within few yeers much im∣proved in Learning.
• * 12.236

  lib. 2 Episto∣la 10.
• * 12.237

  Anno Dom. 1504
• * 12.238

  Anno Regis Hen. 7. 20.
• * 12.239

  Erasmus his Judgment of Camb and Ox.
• f 12.240

  Lib 17 Epist. 11.
• * 12.241

  A second, a third verdict of the same
• g 12.242

  Lib. 6 Epist. 1.
• h 12.243

  Lib. 6. Epist. 27.
• * 12.244

  His Character of Cambridge Towns-men.
• i 12.245

  Lib. 8. Epist. 8. & 9.
• * 12.246

  Anno Regis Hen. 7. 21
• * 13.1

  Anno Dom. 1505
• * 13.2

  King Henry comes to Cam∣bridge.
• * 13.3

  The building of St. Martus.
• * 13.4

  Anno Dom. 1505
• * 13.5

  Anno Regis Hen 7. 21.
• * 13.6

  Caiu Hist. A∣cad. Cantab. lib. 1. pag 90.
• * 13.7

  The foundation of Christs-Col¦ledge.
• * 13.8

  The fair en∣dowments thereof.
• * 13.9

  Aliàs Dis∣worth.
• * 13.10

  All these I have transcri∣bed out of her last Will.
• * 13.11

  A Lady of pity.
• * 13.12

  This I heard in a Clerum from Dr. Collings.
• * 13.13

  John Maior a Student in Christs Colledge
• * 13.14

  Lib. de gest. Scotorum c. 5.
• * 13.15

  Cain Hist. Ac. Can. p. 74
• * 13.16

  John Leyland Fellow therein
• * 13.17

  Anno Regis Hen. 7. 21
• * 13.18

  Anno Dom. 1505
• * 13.19

  In vita Regis Seberti fol. 70
• * 13.20

  Reformation of augmentation.
• * 13.21

  The worthies of this Colledge.
• * 13.22

  Prov. 31. 29.
• * 13.23

  Pitzeut in Cent. ult.
• * 13.24

  So saith Dr. Willet in his dedication of his Comment on Samuel, to this Colledge. Indeed I finde one Heth (but not his Chri∣stian name) fellow of this Colledge. 1520
• * 13.25

  Anno Regis Hen. 7.
• * 13.26

  Anno Dom.
• * 13.27

  Lib. 1. fol. 8. Fo•• quod ipsum in St. Andr••ae Parochia sicum offendi.
• * 13.28

  Caution gene∣rall.
• * 13.29

  Math. 25. 22.
• * 13.30

  22
• * 13.31

  1506
• * 13.32

  23
• * 13.33

  1607
• * 13.34

  24
• * 13.35

  1508
• * 13.36

  Hen. 8. 1
• * 13.37

  The death o•• the Lady Mar¦garet.
• * 13.38

  Anno Dom. 1509.
• * 13.39

  Anno Regis Hen. 8. 1.
• * 13.40

  Camden in Bedfordshire.
• * 13.41

  Rich. Hall in his manu∣script, life of John Fisher Bishop of Ro∣chester.
• * 13.42

  Stows Chron. pag 487.
• * 13.43

  The careful∣ness of her Ex∣ecutors.
• * 13.44

  The scite of St. Johns Col∣ledge.
• * 13.45

  Cains Hist. Cant. Ac. p. 75.
• * 13.46

  Scot his Tables.
• * 13.47

  Crouded with Students.
• * 13.48

  A rape offered on the Muses.
• * 13.49

  Exod. 83.
• * 13.50

  An Infant re∣bellion,
• * 13.51

  Seasonably crushed.
• * 13.52

  Anno Regis Henri∣ci 8. 1
• * 13.53

  A Rake-hell to be chosen before a Dunce.
• * 13.54

  The first reason.
• * 13.55

  Second Rea∣son.
• * 13.56

  An inge∣nuous ma∣ster well met
• * 13.57

  with an in∣genuous fel∣low.
• * 13.58

  Well spoken well taken.
• * 13.59

  Confess and be forgiven.
• a 13.60

  In the life of Dr. Medcalfe
• b 13.61

  In his E∣pistles.
• * 13.62

  Anno Dom. 1509-10
• * 13.63

  Anno Regis Henri∣ci 1. 2
• * 13.64

  1510-11
• * 13.65

  3
• * 13.66

  1511-12
• * 13.67

  4
• * 13.68

  1512-13
• * 13.69

  5
• * 13.70

  1513-14
• * 13.71

  6
• * 13.72

  1514-15
• * 13.73

  7
• * 13.74

  1515-16
• * 13.75

  8
• * 13.76

  1516-17
• * 13.77

  9
• * 13.78

  Anno Regis Henri∣ci 8. 10
• * 13.79

  Anno Dom. 1517-18
• * 13.80

  Peter de Va∣lence ex∣communica∣ted.
• * 13.81

  Many yeares after he con∣fesseth his fault.
• a 13.82

  See the life of Bishop Fi∣sher lately printed, p. 23.
• * 13.83

  11
• * 13.84

  1518-19
• * 13.85

  Monks turn∣ed into Buck∣ingham Coll.
• * 13.86

  12
• * 13.87

  1519-20
• * 13.88

  A pair of learned Writers.
• b 13.89

  In Appen∣dice illustri∣um Angliae Scriptorum.
• c 13.90

  Idem p. 696 in anno 1520.
• * 13.91

  Anno Dom. 1519-20
• * 13.92

  Anno Regis Henri∣ci 8. 12
• * 13.93

  1520-21
• * 13.94

  13
• * 13.95

  The untime∣ly death of the Duke of Buckingham.
• a 13.96

  Godwin in Henry the eighth.
• * 13.97

  May 17
• b 13.98

  Camden's Brit. ibidem.
• * 13.99

  1521-22
• * 13.100

  14
• * 13.101

  Crook his Character.
• c 13.102

  Manuscript. Hatcher.
• d 13.103

  Epist. Tho. Mori ad Aca. Oxon.
• e 13.104

  Erasmi Colloqu. in Diversorio.
• f 13.105

  Brian Twine.
• g 13.106

  Cajus Hist. Cant. A••. l. 2 pag. 129.
• * 13.107

  1522-23
• h 13.108

  MS. Coll. Corp. Christi.
• * 13.109

  15
• * 13.110

  Anno Regis Henri∣ci 8. 15
• * 13.111

  Anno Dom. 1522-23
• * 13.112

  A Catalogue of Cambridge Oratours.
• a 13.113

  Manuscript Coll. Corp. Christi.
• * 13.114

  16
• * 13.115

  1523-24
• * 13.116

  Bilney his scruple in conscience.
• b 13.117

  Fox Acts and monum.
• c 13.118

  Fox Acts and Mon. pag. 1013.
• * 13.119

  Anno Dom. 1524-25
• * 13.120

  Anno Regis Henri∣ci 8. 17
• * 13.121

  Two oppo∣site parties, for, and a∣gainst super∣stition.
• * 13.122

  1525-26
• * 13.123

  18
• * 13.124

  Latimer con∣verted by Bilney.
• a 13.125

  Fox Acts and monum. pag. 1731. Idem pag. 1860.
• * 13.126

  1526-27
• * 13.127

  19
• * 13.128

  Crook out∣bought de∣parteth to Oxford.
• * 13.129

  Anno Regis Henri∣ci 8. 19
• * 13.130

  Anno Dom. 1526-27
• * 13.131

  The privi∣ledge of the University.
• a 13.132

  Manuscript. Col. Corp. Christi.
• * 13.133

  20
• * 13.134

  1527-2s8
• * 13.135

  Latimer his Sermon of Cards.
• b 13.136

  See it at large in Mr. Fox.
• * 13.137

  21
• * 13.138

  1528-29
• * 13.139

  A suspected (if not false) report.
• c 13.140

  Brian Twine Ant. Acad. Ox. pag. 364.
• * 13.141

  Anno Dom. 1528-29
• * 13.142

  Anno Regis Henri∣ci 8. 21
• * 13.143

  1529-30
• * 13.144

  22
• a 13.145

  Fox Acts and man. pag. 1013. Mr. Stafford possibly Margaret-Professour.
• * 13.146

  Bennet a martyr of Cambridge.
• b 13.147

  Fox Acts & mon. pag. 1037.
• * 13.148

  1530-31
• * 13.149

  23
• * 13.150

  1531-32
• * 13.151

  24
• * 13.152

  A doughty pair of challengers.
• c 13.153

  Camd. Brit. in Warwick∣shire.
• * 13.154

  Anno Regis Henri∣ci. 8. 24
• * 13.155

  Anno Dom. 1531-32
• * 13.156

  Well worst∣ed for their pains.
• a 13.157

  Cajus Ant. Acad. Cant. pag. 19 & 20
• * 13.158

  They return with shame.
• b 13.159

  Vt aiunt saith Cajus, ut prius.
• c 13.160

  Brian Twine, Ant. Acad. Ox. pag. 336.
• * 13.161

  The report qualified.
• * 13.162

  A causelesse jeer.
• d 13.163

  Idem p. 335.
• e 13.164

  Cam den's Eliz. in Anno 1577.
• * 13.165

  More mode∣sty argues not lesse learning.
• * 13.166

  Anno Dom. 1532-33
• * 13.167

  Anno Regis Henri∣ci 8. 25
• a 13.168

  Manuscript. Col. Corp. Christi.
• a 13.169

  This Tompson was so obstinate, that he was ex∣communicated by the Vice-Chancel∣lour for his stub∣bornnesse.
• * 13.170

  1533-34
• * 13.171

  26
• * 13.172

  May 2.
• * 13.173

  Anno Regis Henri∣ci 8. 26.
• * 13.174

  Anno Dom. 1533-34.
• * 13.175

  Anno Dom. 1533-34;.
• * 13.176

  Anno Regis Henri∣ci 8. 26
• * 13.177

  The course of the Scho∣lars studies altered for the better.
• a 13.178

  Bale descrip. Brit Ceniur. octava p. 659.
• * 13.179

  The Lord Cromwell chosen Chancel∣lour in the place of Bishop Fi∣sher.
• * 13.180

  Iune 22
• * 13.181

  The great good he did the Univer∣sity.
• * 13.182

  1534-35
• * 13.183

  27.
• * 13.184

  Craisord his Character.
• b 13.185

  Cajus de Ant Cantab. Ac. lib. 1. pag. 156.
• c 13.186

  Assert. Ant. Ox. An. 1566 pag. 27.
• a 13.187

  Cajus ut prius p. 12. 1.
• b 13.188

  Idem ibi∣dem.
• * 13.189

  Anno Regis Henri∣ci 8. 27
• * 13.190

  Anno Dom. 1534-35;
• * 14.1

  Dr. Legh Chancel∣lour, Crom∣well his sur∣rogate, his injunctions to the Uni∣versity.
• * 14.2

  Octob. 22
• * 14.3

  King Henry his injun∣ctions to the University of Cambridge.
• * 14.4

  The submis∣sion of the Master and Fellows of Gonvil Hall to the Kings Injunctions.
• * 15.1

  University Records de∣livered to the Lord Cromwell.
• * 15.2

  No moe Do∣ctours of Canon-Law.
• * 15.3

  Which is annexed to Civil.
• * 16.1

  A Combi∣nation a∣gainst Doct. Metcalfe.
• a 16.2

  See more of him in our History of Cam∣bridge,
• * 16.3

  Anno 1508.
• * 16.4

  Anno Dom 1534-35
• * 16.5

  Anno Regis Henri∣ci 8. 27
• * 16.6

  Great de∣serts soon forgotten.
• * 16.7

  Guilt haun∣ted with Iu∣stice.
• a 16.8

  Cajus hist. Cant. Ac. lib. 1. p. 76.
• * 16.9

  1535-36
• * 16.10

  29
• * 16.11

  Cambridge re∣cords re-de∣livered unto them.
• * 16.12

  Quaere whe∣ther the Popes Bulls were in spe∣cies restored.
• b 16.13

  See our hist. of Camb. Anno. 1381.
• c 16.14

  Cajus hist. Cant. Ac. l. 1. pag. 105.
• * 16.15

  Anno Regis Henri∣ci 8. 30
• * 16.16

  Anno Dom. 1536-37
• * 16.17

  31
• * 16.18

  1537-38
• * 16.19

  32
• * 16.20

  1538-39
• * 16.21

  Gardiner made Chan∣cellour.
• * 16.22

  33
• * 16.23

  1539-40
• * 16.24

  34
• * 16.25

  1540/41
• * 16.26

  Contention about pro∣nouncing of Greek.
• * 16.27

  The champi∣ons for the new mode.
• * 16.28

  An inartifi∣ciall argu∣ment.
• * 16.29

  Anno Dom. 154 0/1
• * 16.30

  Anno Regis Henri¦ce 8. 34
• * 16.31

  154 1/2
• * 16.32

  35
• * 16.33

  The L. Aud∣ley builds Mandlin Col∣ledge.
• a 16.34

  Sceleton, Cant. MS.
• * 16.35

  The Arms thereof.
• b 16.36

  Thus blazo∣ned by Mills.
• * 16.37

  An ill neighbour.
• * 16.38

  To a studi∣ous Colledge.
• * 16.39

  A Monark Master.
• c 16.40

  She was daughter to Sir Chrysto∣pher Wray, and besides (one Fellowship and Scholar∣ship she found∣ed) intended 300. pounds in building to the Coll. bad not one Ham∣merton, an old servant, (as I am in∣formed) de∣ceived her.
• * 16.41

  Anno Regis Henri∣ci 8. 35
• * 16.42

  Anno Dom 154 1/2
• * 16.43

  A good pro∣fer.
• * 16.44

  was it wisely refused.
• * 16.45

  Charitable Mr. Palmer.
• * 16.46

  36
• * 16.47

  154 2/3
• * 16.48

  37
• * 16.49

  154 3/4
• * 16.50

  38
• * 16.51

  154 5/6
• * 16.52

  Learning runs low.
• * 16.53

  Trinity Coll. founded by King Henry the eighth.
• * 16.54

  Anno Dom. 153 5/6
• * 16.55

  Anno Regis Henri∣ci. 8. 38
• * 16.56

  A dutifull daughter.
• * 16.57

  Magnisecant Newly.
• * 16.58

  Anno Regis Henri∣ci 8. 38
• * 16.59

  Anno Dom. 154 5/6
• a 16.60

  In Animad. in Censuram Exercitatio∣num Ecclesia∣sticarum Pen∣tateucum Sa∣maritanum, pag. 419.
• * 16.61

  With many moe living.
• * 16.62

  Kings Pro∣fessours founded.
• a 16.63

  Sir Thomas Smith, Al∣kam lib. 2. Ep. ad Bran disbaeam
• a 16.64

  Pitieus de Scripto. Angl. pag. 766.
• * 16.65

  1
• * 16.66

  154 6/7
• * 16.67

  The Lord Protectour made Chan∣cellour.
• * 16.68

  The Insolen∣cies of the Townsmen.
• * 16.69

  Anno Dom. 154 6/7
• * 16.70

  Anno Regis Edvar∣di 6, 38
• a 16.71

  Compare Mr. Askams letter to the Bishop of Winchester with his to the Lord Wrio∣thesly.
• * 16.72

  Askham his letters pro∣cure friends to the Uni∣versity.
• * 16.73

  154 7/8
• * 16.74

  2
• * 16.75

  A profer of the Pro∣tectours to Unite Clare and Trinity Hall.
• * 16.76

  〈…〉〈…〉
• * 16.77

  1
• * 16.78

  Blasted by Bishop Gar∣diner.
• * 16.79

  Anno Regis Henri∣ci 8. 2
• * 16.80

  Anno Dom. 154 7/8
• * 16.81

  3
• * 16.82

  154 8/9
• * 16.83

  An extraor∣dinary Act before the Kings Com∣missioners.
• * 16.84

  Iune 20
• * 16.85

  24
• * 16.86

  25
• * 16.87

  4
• * 16.88

  15 49/50
• * 16.89

  Northumber∣land made Chancellour
• * 16.90

  Anno Dom. 15
• * 16.91

  Anno Regis Edvar∣di 6. 4
• * 16.92

  Bucer and Fagius called to Cambridge
• * 16.93

  Made Pro∣fessours there.
• a 16.94

  Pantalcon de Illustribus Germaniae.
• * 16.95

  Fagius his death.
• * 16.96

  Tremellius, Heb Prof. in Cambridge.
• b 16.97

  See Tre∣mellius, his own Preface to his Caldee Grammar.
• c 16.98

  Cajus Hist. Cant. Acad. lib. 1. p. 207.
• * 16.99

  He would not take his oath to the Vice-Chan∣cellour, till forced by the Lord Prote∣ctours letters
• * 16.100

  155••/••
• * 16.101

  5
• * 16.102

  Anno Regis Edvar∣di 6▪ 15
• * 16.103

  Anno Dom. 155••/••
• a 16.104

  See Cam∣dens Brit. in Shropshire
• * 16.105

  1551/2
• * 16.106

  6
• * 16.107

  Several dates of Bucers death.
• a 16.108

  Which may probably in∣timate his death one the same.
• b 16.109

  In his Exa∣men of Iohn Fox, his Saints Kalenoar for Decemb. pag. 330.
• * 16.110

  A loud lie of a lewd Iesuite.
• c 16.111

  Vossius in Thesi. de statu animae sepa∣ratae.
• * 16.112

  1552/3
• * 16.113

  7 Regin. Mariae 1
• * 16.114

  Queen Marie se∣cretly pas∣seth into Suffolk.
• * 16.115

  Iuly 11 12
• * 16.116

  Anno Regin. Mariae 15
• a 16.117

  Cajus Hist. Acad. Camb.
• * 16.118

  Anno Dom. 155••••3
• * 16.119

  D^r. Sandys, preacheth before the Duke of Northum∣berland.
• * 16.120

  The Dukes retrograde motion.
• * 16.121

  Iulie 17 18
• b 16.122

  Brian Twine An∣tiq. Acad. Oxon. 263.
• * 16.123

  19
• * 16.124

  Read, and wonder at humane un∣certainty.
• * 16.125

  The hard usage of Dr. Sandys.
• * 16.126

  Anno Dom. 1552/3
• * 16.127

  Anno Regin, Mariae 20
• * 16.128

  Masters placed, and displaced.
• * 16.129

  Anno Regin. Marlae 2
• * 16.130

  Anno Dom. 1553/4
• * 16.131

  3
• * 16.132

  1554/5
• * 16.133

  4
• * 16.134

  1555/6
• a 16.135

  That was the last Dr. that ever com∣mensed in Cambridge of Canon-Law alone, which (as a destinct facul∣ty) was ba∣nished by King Henry the eight and (it seems) for a short time was restored by Queen Mary.
• * 16.136

  5
• * 16.137

  1556/7
• * 16.138

  6
• * 16.139

  1557/8
• * 16.140

  Dr. Cajus foundeth Ca∣jus Colledge
• * 16.141

  Giveth it good Land.
• b 16.142

  Rex plato∣nicus p. 216. in margine.
• * 16.143

  And good building.
• * 16.144

  Good sta∣tutes.
• * 16.145

  Anno Dom. 155 7/8
• * 16.146

  Anno Regin. Mariae 6
• * 16.147

  A new Name
• * 16.148

  And Hiero∣gliphycall arms.
• a 16.149

  no Naturall colour.
• b 16.150

  Scelius Cantabrig••ae. MS.
• * 16.151

  No violent Papist.
• c 16.152

  Hist. Camb. lib. 1. p. 8. quanquam il∣lius aevicaeci∣tas admiratio∣nem, &c.
• * 16.153

  A numerous nursery of eminent Physitians.
• * 16.154

  Cardinal Poole Chan∣cellour both of Cambridge and Oxford▪••
• a 16.155

  De Antiq. Oxon. p. 383
• * 16.156

  His visita∣tion of Cam∣bridge.
• * 16.157

  Eliza∣beth 1
• * 16.158

  155 1/9
• * 16.159

  Cambridge visited by Queen Eli∣zabeths Com∣missioners.
• * 16.160

  Anno Dom. 1558/9
• * 16.161

  Anno Regin. Eliza∣betha 1
• * 16.162

  1559/6••
• * 16.163

  2
• * 16.164

  156 ••/••
• * 16.165

  3
• * 16.166

  156 1/2
• * 16.167

  4
• * 16.168

  156 2/3
• * 16.169

  5
• * 16.170

  156 1/4
• * 16.171

  6
• * 16.172

  156 4/5
• * 16.173

  7
• * 17.1

  Ann. Dom. 156 3/4.
• * 17.2

  Ann. Reg. Eliz. 6.
• * 17.3

  Aug. 5.
• * 17.4

  Queen Eliza∣beth comes to Cambridge.
• * 17.5

  Her Oration to the Uni∣versity.
• * 17.6

  Ann. Dom. 1563-64.
• * 17.7

  Ann. Regi. Eliz. 6.
• * 17.8

  Aug. 10.
• * 17.9

  Noble-men made Masters of Art.
• a 17.10

  Caius Hist. Cant. Acad. Pag 88.
• * 17.11

  Sir Geo. Paul in the Life of Archbishop Whitigist, p. 7:
• * 17.12

  The first cause of Mr. Cart∣wrights dis∣contentment.
• * 17.13

  See Mr. Hat∣chers MS▪ of the Fellows of Kings Gol. 1553.
• * 17.14

  The same dis∣avowed by his followers.
• * 17.15

  See his Life lately set forth by Mr. Clarke.
• * 17.16

  Ann. Dom. 1564-65.
• * 17.17

  Ann. Regi. Eliz. 7.
• * 17.18

  1565-66.
• * 17.19

  8.
• * 17.20

  1566-67.
• * 17.21

  9.
• * 17.22

  The Factions in Trinity-Colledge.
• * 17.23

  July 4.
• * 17.24

  Sir George Paul in Whit∣gifts life, p. 9.
• * 17.25

  Whitgift and Cartwright clash in the Schools.
• * 17.26

  in the De∣fence of the Answer to the Admonition, p 14.
• * 17.27

  Whitgift, ib. p. 25.
• * 17.28

  1566-67
• * 17.29

  9.
• * 17.30

  Ann. Dom. 1567-68.
• * 17.31

  Ann. Regi. Eliz. 9.
• * 17.32

  1568-69.
• * 17.33

  10.
• * 17.34

  1569-70
• * 17.35

  11.
• * 17.36

  Whitgifts com∣mencing Do∣ctor.
• * 17.37

  Sir Geo. Paul, in his Life. p. 5.
• * 17.38

  1570-71.
• * 17.39

  12.
• * 17.40

  Whitgift sum∣mons Cartw: who gives in a List of his O∣pinions.
• * 17.41

  Ann Reg Eliz. 12.
• * 17.42

  Ann. Dom. 1570••1.
• * 18.1

  March 18.
• * 18.2

  Dr. Baker Pro∣vost of Kings Coll•• flies for Religion.
• * 18.3

  Roger Goade chosen in his Place.
• * 18.4

  1571-72.
• * 18.5

  13.
• * 18.6

  1572-73.
• * 18.7

  14.
• * 18.8

  1573-74.
• * 18.9

  15.
• * 18.10

  1574-75.
• * 18.11

  16.
• * 18.12

  Ann. Reg. Eliz. 17.
• * 18.13

  Ann. Dom. 1575-76.
• * 18.14

  Rent-Corn first reserved to Colledges.
• * 18.15

  see Pul••ons Collections of the Statutes, 18 Eliz. cap. 6.
• * 18.16

  By the pro∣curement of Sir T. Smith.
• * 18.17

  Great profit thereby.
• * 18.18

  18.
• * 18.19

  1576-77.
• * 18.20

  19.
• * 18.21

  1578-79.
• * 18.22

  Ann. Dom. 1578-79.
• * 18.23

  Ann. Reg. Eliz. 20.
• * 18.24

  1579-80
• * 18.25

  21.
• * 18.26

  158-81.
• * 18.27

  22.
• * 18.28

  A contest be∣twixt Dr. Baro and Mr. Chad∣derton.
• * 18.29

  Ann. Dom. 158-81.
• * 18.30

  Ann. Regi. Eliz. 22.
• * 18.31

  1581-82.
• * 18.32

  23.
• * 18.33

  1582-83.
• * 18.34

  24.
• * 18.35

  1583-84.
• * 18.36

  25.
• * 18.37

  1584-85.
• * 18.38

  26.
• * 18.39

  Emmanuel Coll. founded by Sir W. Mildmay.
• * 18.40

  〈◊〉〈◊〉 Can∣tabrig. 〈◊〉〈◊〉, M. S.
• * 18.41

  Who causlesly fe••l into the Queens dis∣pleasure.
• * 18.42

  Ann. Dom. 1584-85.
• * 18.43

  Ann. Regi. Eliz. 26.
• * 18.44

  His Answer to Q. Elizabeth.
• * 18.45

  Ann. Reg. Eliz. 26.
• * 18.46

  Ann. Dom. 1584 5.
• * 18.47

  D••. Oldesworth refuseth a Bishoprick.
• * 18.48

  A good Medi∣tation of a dy∣ing Saint.
• * 18.49

  Two grand Benefactors.
• * 18.50

  The Living omitted.
• * 18.51

  27.
• * 18.52

  1585▪ 6.
• * 18.53

  28.
• * 18.54

  1586-87.
• * 18.55

  The last Vice-chancellour then, but Fel∣low of the House
• * 18.56

  Ann. Dom. 1587-8.
• * 18.57

  Ann. Reg. Eliz. 29.
• * 18.58

  1588-89.
• * 18.59

  30.
• * 18.60

  An unfaithfull Register.
• * 18.61

  1589-90
• * 18.62

  31.
• * 18.63

  1590-91.
• * 18.64

  32.
• * 18.65

  1591-92.
• * 18.66

  33.
• * 18.67

  1592-93.
• * 18.68

  34.
• * 18.69

  1593-94.
• * 18.70

  35.
• * 18.71

  1594-95.
• * 18.72

  36.
• * 18.73

  Ann. Dom. 1594-95.
• * 18.74

  Ann. Regi. Eliz. 37.
• * 18.75

  Barrett sum∣moned before the Consisto∣ry.
• * 18.76

  April 29.
• * 18.77

  May 5.
• * 19.1

  His solemn Recantation.
• * 19.2

  Maii 10.
• * 19.3

  1595-96.
• * 19.4

  Nov. 28.
• * 19.5

  The sicknesse and death of Dr. Whitaker.
• * 19.6

  29.
• * 19.7

  30.
• * 19.8

  Ann. Reg. Eliz. 38. Dec. 3.
• * 19.9

  Ann. Dom. 159 5/6.
• * 19.10

  4.
• * 19.11

  His sad and so∣lemn Funeral.
• * 19.12

  10.
• * 19.13

  Overall suc∣ceeds him in the Professors place.
• * 19.14

  St••w survey of London, pag. 65.
• * 19.15

  Dr. Baro quits his Professors place.
• * 19.16

  See our Hist. Anno 1595.
• * 19.17

  Ann. Regi. Eliz. 38.
• * 19.18

  Different judg∣ments about his departure.
• * 19.19

  See our Uni∣versity Hist. Anno 1581.
• * 19.20

  The first foun∣dation of Sidney. Sussex Colledge.
• * 19.21

  May 20.
• * 19.22

  The spight of Index expurga∣torius.
• a 19.23

  Camdens Brit, in the conclusi∣on of Kent.
• b 19.24

  Prima Classe literae G.
• * 19.25

  The Colledge Mortmain how procured.
• * 19.26

  Copied out of the words of her Will.
• * 19.27

  Ann. Dom. 159-96.
• * 19.28

  Ann. Regi. Eliz. 38.
• * 19.29

  A little Babe (thank God and good Nur∣ses) well bat∣led.
• d 19.30

  De tristibus lib. 4. Eleg. 10.
• * 19.31

  I am since informed one once a Servant of Bishop Mon∣tagu, hath given them one in Bedfordshire.
• * 19.32

  The three former were put in by the Foundresse Executors.
• * 19.33

  Sir Fran Clark, deservedly ac∣counted a By-Founder.
• * 19.34

  To whom Sir John Brereton not much in∣feriour.
• * 19.35

  A Chappell added after some years.
• * 19.36

  A Childes prayer for his Mother.
• c 19.37

  Heb. 7. 6.
• * 19.38

  1596-97.
• * 19.39

  39.
• * 19.40

  1597-98.
• * 19.41

  40.
• * 19.42

  CLUB LAW acted in Clare-Hall.
• * 19.43

  Ann. Dom. 1597-98.
• * 19.44

  Ann. Regi. Eliz. 39.
• * 19.45

  Complain'd of by the Towns∣men to the Councell Table.
• * 19.46

  How declined.
• * 19.47

  Robert Earle of Essex made Chancellour.
• * 19.48

  1598-99.
• * 19.49

  40.
• * 19.50

  1599-600.
• * 19.51

  41.
• * 19.52

  1600-••••.
• * 19.53

  42.
• * 19.54

  Ann. Dom. 1600-01.
• * 19.55

  Ann. Regi. Eliz. 42.
• * 19.56

  Sir Robert Ce∣cill chosen Chancellour.
• * 19.57

  1581-2.
• * 19.58

  43.
• * 19.59

  1682-3.
• * 19.60

  44.
• * 19.61

  1592/3.
• * 19.62

  Ann. Reg. Jac. 1.
• * 19.63

  K. James his matchlesse En∣tertainment at Hinchinbrooke
• * 19.64

  April. 27.
• * 19.65

  Where the Do∣ctors of Cam∣bridge wait on His Majesty,
• * 19.66

  The death of Mr. Perkins.
• f 19.67

  in my Holy State.
• g 19.68

  Gen 28. 17.
• * 19.69

  1603-4.
• * 19.70

  2.
• * 19.71

  1604-5.
• * 19.72

  Recusants Pre∣sentations gi∣ven to the U∣niversities.
• * 19.73

  Anno. Reg. Jac. 3.
• * 19.74

  Ann. Dom. 1604-05.
• * 19.75

  The Statute how frequently frustrated by Recusants.
• * 19.76

  Burgesses gran∣ted the Uni∣versities.
• * 19.77

  4
• * 19.78

  1605-06.
• * 19.79

  5.
• * 19.80

  1606-07.
• * 19.81

  The death and high Epitaph of Dr. Playfer.
• * 19.82

  Ann. Dom. 1606-07.
• * 19.83

  Ann. Reg. Jac. 5.
• * 19.84

  1606-08.
• * 19.85

  6.
• * 19.86

  1608-09.
• * 19.87

  7.
• * 19.88

  1609-10.
• * 19.89

  8.
• * 19.90

  1610-11.
• * 19.91

  9.
• * 19.92

  Master Amese troubled about his Sermon in S. Maryes.
• * 19.93

  in a Letter I have of his to his friend.
• * 19.94

  Lib. 5. cap. 2.
• * 19.95

  Against all playing at Cards and Dice.
• * 19.96

  Antonius.
• * 19.97

  Langecru∣chius inspeculo.
• * 19.98

  He leaveth the Colledge.
• * 19.99

  1611-12.
• * 19.100

  10.
• * 19.101

  1612-13.
• * 19.102

  11.
• * 19.103

  1613-14.
• * 19.104

  12.
• * 19.105

  1614-15.
• * 19.106

  13.
• * 19.107

  Ann. Reg. Jac. 15.
• * 19.108

  Mr. Sympson his Sermon and Recantation:
• * 19.109

  16.
• * 19.110

  1617-18.
• * 19.111

  17.
• * 19.112

  1618-19.
• * 19.113

  The first and last Knight Major of Cambridge.
• * 19.114

  Anno Dom.
• * 20.1

  Anno Regis Jacob.
• * 20.2

  Henry Howard Chancellour of Cambridge.
• * 20.3

  Mr. George Penny.
• * 20.4

  Sometimes it hi••s.
• * 20.5

  Anno Dom. 1616-17.
• * 20.6

  Anno Regis Jacob. 15.
• * 20.7

  His Learned Book.
• * 20.8

  1617-18.
• * 20.9

  16.
• * 20.10

  The death of Dr. Butler.
• * 20.11

  1618-19.
• * 20.12

  17.
• * 20.13

  The Marquesse of Hamilton made Earle of Cambridge.
• * 20.14

  1619-20.
• * 20.15

  18.
• * 20.16

  Mr Preston pro∣secuted by the Commissary, and how esca∣ping.
• * 20.17

  Anno Dom. 1619-20.
• * 20.18

  Anno Regis Jacob. 18.
• * 20.19

  1620-21.
• * 20.20

  19.
• * 20.21

  The Ld. Mai∣na••d foundeth a Logick Pro∣fessour.
• * 20.22

  1621-22.
• * 20.23

  20.
• * 20.24

  The Scholars number.
• * 20.25

  Tables of John Scot.
• * 20.26

  1622-23.
• * 20.27

  21.
• * 20.28

  1623-24.
• * 20.29

  22.
• * 20.30

  A tough c••n∣vase for Trini∣ty-Lecture.
• * 20.31

  Dr. Preston ca∣ues it clear.
• * 20.32

  Anno Dom. 1623/24.
• * 20.33

  Anno Regis Jacob. 22.
• * 20.34

  1624-25.
• * 20.35

  King James's last coming to Cambridge.
• * 20.36

  The death of Mr. Andrew Dewnes.
• * 20.37

  Anno Regis Car. 1. 1.
• * 20.38

  Mr. Chreighton chosen his successour.
• * 20.39

  1625-26.
• * 20.40

  2.
• * 20.41

  The Duke of Buckingham elected Chan∣cellour.
• * 20.42

  1626-27.
• * 20.43

  3.
• * 20.44

  Anno Dom. 1627-28.
• * 20.45

  Anno. Regis Car. 1. 4.
• * 20.46

  The Earle of Holland made Chancellour. The L•• B••ooke founded an History-Pro∣fessour.
• * 20.47

  Dr. Dorislaus why accused.
• * 20.48

  Countrey pe∣nury, Cam∣bridge plenty.
• * 20.49

  in his Letter to Mr. Traves, Fox Acts and Mon, p. 1664.
• * 20.50

  1628-29.
• * 20.51

  5.
• * 20.52

  The Candle∣suit with the Towns-men.
• * 20.53

  1629-30.
• * 20.54

  6.
• * 20.55

  The plague in Cambridge.
• * 20.56

  Anno Dom. 1629-30.
• * 20.57

  Anno Regis Car. 1. 6.
• * 20.58

  Good counsell
• * 20.59

  1630-31.
• * 20.60

  7.
• * 20.61

  1631-32.
• * 20.62

  8.
• * 20.63

  Master Adams founds an A∣rabick P••ofes∣sourship.
• * 20.64

  A smart pas∣sage in a Ser∣mon.
• * 20.65

  Mr. Bernard gives distast with his prea∣ching.
• * 20.66

  May 6.
• * 20.67

  Anno Dom. 1631-32.
• * 20.68

  Anno Regis Car. 1. 8.
• * 20.69

  Convented in he high Com∣mission, refu∣seth to recant, and dieth.
• * 20.70

  1632-33.
• * 20.71

  9.
• * 20.72

  1633-34.
• * 20.73

  10.
• * 20.74

  Organserected in Chappels.
• * 20.75

  1641-42
• * 20.76

  Aug. ult.
• * 20.77

  Colledge-plate sent to the King.
• * 20.78

  The act aggra∣vated,
• * 20.79

  And excused.
• * 20.80

  Anno Dom. 1641-1642.
• * 20.81

  Anno Regis Car. 1. Aug.
• * 20.82

  Three Doctors imprisoned in the Tower.
• * 20.83

  Mar. 30.
• * 20.84

  The Heads deny the Par∣liament mony.
• * 20.85

  The death of Dr. Ward.
• * 20.86

  The Oath of Discovery tendred and refused.
• * 20.87

  Quercla Can∣tabrigieusis, pag. 20.
• * 20.88

  Mr. Ash disa∣••oweth any such Oath.
• * 21.1

  The Covenant generally ten∣ded.
• b 21.2

  Qu••rela Cant. pag.
• c 21.3

  M. Ash infor∣med me, that afterward a longer time was given them. and refused.
• * 21.4

  Offence taken at Bp. Brown∣rigg Sermon.
• * 21.5

  What became of so many e∣jected Fellows.
• * 21.6

  Zenodotus the Author there∣of.
• * 21.7

  Anno Dom. 1643.
• * 21.8

  The Chaplains plea for them∣selves.
• * 21.9

  Great alterati∣on in Heads of Houses
• * 21.10

  The sad effects of War••e.
• * 21.11

  T••wnsmen tax Scholars.
• * 21.12

  I Sam. 17. 25.
• * 21.13

  Prov. 30. •• 23.
• * 21.14

  Moderate mens judg∣ment.
• * 21.15

  Saint Andrews Church re∣paired.
• * 21.16

  The Authours just Apologie.
• * 21.17

  A witty homo∣nymous An∣swer.
• * 21.18

  Gen. 1. 3.
• * 21.19

  Gen 1. 16••
• * 21.20

  John 1. 9.
• * 21.21

  Luke 22. 24.
• * 21.22

  Rev. 21. 23.