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AMongst the Nobles and Honourable; Barons have the next place, and the last of the Rank; It now followeth somewhat to speak in generall of the dignity and degree of a Baron. First, the definition or descrip∣tion of a Baron. Secondly, The Etymologie of the name. Thirdly, The antiquity thereof, and the divers uses of the name in former ages. Fourthly, The divisi∣ons and considerations of the severall kindes of Barons.
And lastly, A declaration of the divers and sundry pri∣viledges allowed by the Laws of this Realm, unto the Barons and Nobility of the same; wherein the vulgar and common person hath no participation.