Anno 1542. the 34th of HENRY the 8th.
Imprimis. For watching the Sepulchre, a groat.] This constantly re∣turnes in every yearly account, though what meant thereby, I know not. I could suspect some Ceremony on Easter-eve, (in imitation of the Souldiers watching Christs grave) but am loath to charge that Age with more supersti∣tion then it was clearly guilty of.
Item, Paid to the Ringers at the coming of the Kings Grace, six pence.] Yet Waltham Bells told no tales every time King Henry came hither, having a small house in Rome-land to which he is said oft privately to retire, for his pleasure.
Item, Paid unto two men of Law for their counsel about the Church-leases, six shillings eight pence.
Item, Paid the Attorney for his Fee, twenty pence.
Item, Paid for Ringing at the Prince his coming, a penny.