Folio ccxvii.
Delivery of "Infangethef" made before Henry Darci, the Mayor,
the Aldermen, and Walter Neal and Nicholas Crane, the Sheriffs,
Monday before the Feast of St. Michael [29 Sept.], 12 Edward III. [A.D. 1338]
(fn. 1) .
Richard de Lambertone of Lostwithiel and Richard Morchard
de Langeford taken, at the suit of John, servant of Master
Henry de Aultone, with the mainour (cum manuopere) of divers
pieces of broken silver, a book, a towel, two sheets, and other
goods and chattels to the value of 20s. in all, belonging to the
said Master Henry and in the custody of the said John, and
feloniously removed from his said custody in the Ward of Castle
Baynard, on Friday after the Feast of St. Matthew, Ap [21 Sept.],
12 Edward III. [A.D. 1338], whereof he appeals them. (unde eos
appellat) And he finds pledges for the prosecution of the said
felons, viz., William de Holebourne, "taillour," and Roger
Costantyn de Holebourne. And the aforesaid Richard and
Richard, being asked in what way they would acquit themselves
of the felony, say that they are in nowise guilty, and for good
and evil put themselves on the country. And a jury comes by
Elyas de Wodebere, Hugh le Taillour, Hugh le Chaundeler,
John de Charrynge, William Sauvage, Robert le Taillour, John
Hod, Richard le Taillour, John de Wynton', John de Riptone,
John de Godestowe, and John le Taillour, who say on their oath
that the aforesaid Richard and Richard are guilty of the aforesaid felony. Therefore [let them be] hanged (fn. 2) Chattels none.
Delivery of Infangethef made before Henry Darci, the Mayor, John
de Grantham, Roger de Depham, Andrew Aubrey, William de
Caustone, John Hamond, Simon Fraunceys, Ralph de Uptone,
Roger de Forsham, Walter Neel, Richard Costantyn, Richard
de Hakeneye, John ae Oxon', Richard de Berkynge, and Richard
le Lacer, Aldermen, William de Pontefract and Hugh le Marbrer,
Sheriffs, Tuesday after the Feast of St. Alphege [19 April],
13 Edward III. [A.D. 1339].
Thomas de Rokeby, called "le Clerk," of co. Warwick, and
Margaret la Brewestere, taken at the suit of John Maudeleyne,
servant of John de Hyntone, with the mainour of a silver cup of
the value of 6s., feloniously removed from the custody of the
said servant at the corner of Bredstrete on Sunday before the
Feast of St. Alphege, and thereof he appeals them. Pledges for
the prosecution, viz., Simon Hervy, "cook," and Richard de
Brisyngham The said Thomas and Margaret say they are
not guilty., and put themselves on the country. The country
(patria) comes by Thomas de Lincoln, William de Salesbery,
Thomas de Clay, John de Lincoln, Thomas de Oxon', Gilbert
de Sarum, Walter de Alegate, Stephen de Parys, Hervy le
Keu, John de Estchepe, Walter le Cook, and John de Walpol,
who say on their oath that the said Thomas and Margaret
are not guilty Therefore let them go quit thereof, and let the
aforesaid cup remain to the Commonalty and be delivered to
William de Pontefract, the Sheriff, to answer therefor according to the will of the Mayor and Commonalty aforesaid, &c.
Delivery of Infangethef made before Henry Darci, the Mayor, John
de Grantham, Roger de Depham, John de Oxon', William de
Caustone, John Hamond, Richard Costantyn, Richard de
Hakeneye, Richard de Rothynge, Andrew Aubrey, Ralph de
Uptone, and Richard de Berkynge, Aldermen, and the Sheriffs
aforesaid, Saturday after the Feast of the Assumption B. M.
[15 Aug ], 13 Edward III. [A.D. 1339].
Walter, son of John Barry, taken at the suit of Roger de
Barkeworth, "taillour," with the mainour of a tunic of
"appeblome" and a tunic of "blanket" of the value of a mark,
feloniously taken out of the house of the said Roger in the
Ward of Bredstrete, on the night of Thursday after the
Assumption, whereof he appeals him. Pledges for prosecution
of the felony, viz., Gilbert le Palmere and John Janyn, "keu" (fn. 3)
The said Walter says he is not guilty, and puts himself upon the
country. The country comes by William le Botiller, Walter
de Merseye, John Crokhorne, William le Dieghere William
Wytman, William Alisaundre, Peter le Barber, John le
Chaundeler, John de Newentone, Richard de Kelshulle, Walter
Cady, and Henry le Brewer, who say on oath that the said
Walter is guilty Therefore [let him be] hanged. Chattels
none (fn. 4) .
Folio ccxvii b.
Delivery of Infangethef made before Andrew Aubry, the Mayor,
Roger de Depham, Richard Lacer, John Hamond, John de
Mockynge, Richard de Hakeneye, John de Refham [Aldermen],
Roger de Forsham and William de Thorneye, the Sheriffs,
Tuesday after the Feast of SS. Peter and Paul [29 June],
14 Edward III. [A.D. 1340].
Adam de Notyngham, taken at the suit of Thomas de
Brugeford, valet of John Makenheved, goldsmith, with the
mainour of a silver cup of the value of 8s., called "Tour de
Verre," (fn. 5) belonging to the said John, and in the custody of his
said valet, and feloniously thieved in the goldsmithery of
London, in the Ward of Farndone Within, (fn. 6) whereof the said
Thomas appeals him. Pledges for the prosecution, viz., Henry
Brenge, "pessoner," and Peter de Sellynge, spicer. The said
Adam says he is not guilty, and puts himself on the country.
And a jury comes by Thomas de Oxon', goldsmith, William de
Dentone, "cordewaner," Nicholas de Sandewyche, John le
Brewere, William de Deveneshire, Thomas le Chaundeler,
Bartholomew le Disshere, William de Blithe, senior, Thomas
Richer, "taillour," William de Castr', Robert de Odyham, and
John Chaumpayne, "sadelere," who say on oath that the said
Adam is guilty. Therefore [let him be] hanged. Chattels
none.
Delivery of "Infangenthef" before Andrew Aubry, the Mayor,
Roger de Forsham and William de Thorneye, the Sheriffs, and
the Aldermen [not named], Monday after the Feast of St. Peter
ad Vincula [1 Aug.], 14 Edward III. [A.D. 1340].
Roger, son of Osbert de Nangkilly, of co. Cornwall, taken
at the suit of John de Herewardstoke, with the mainour of
£4 10s. 3d., the money of Sir John Ercedekne, Knt, his lord,
in the custody of the said John, the same having been
feloniously taken out of his custody in his house, in the Ward
of Bradestrete, on Friday after the Feast of St. Peter ad
Vincula, the year aforesaid Pledges for prosecution, viz.,
Roger Tydi and Robert de Caustone. The said Roger
acknowledges the felony. Therefore [let him be] hanged.
Chattels none.
Delivery of Infangenthef made before Andrew Aubry, the Mayor,
Roger de Depham, John de Caustone, and Richard Lacer,
Aldermen, and Bartholomew Deumars and Adam Lucas, the
Sheriffs, Wednesday the Feast of St. John, Ap [27 Dec.],
14 Edward III. [A.D. 1340].
Walter Curteys, "ferour," (fn. 7) taken at the suit of Richard de
Notyngham, mercer, with the mainour of a parcel (unius male)
of girdles, purses, and other things, for a burglary (pro burgaria)
of the house of the said Richard, and theft of his goods and
chattels in the Ward of Chepe, on the night of Friday after the
Feast of St. Thomas [21 Dec.], the year aforesaid, viz., of a dozen
girdles of Paris (de Parisio) of the value of £4, 30 pieces of velvet
of the value of 60s., 20 dozen purses of the value of 40s., 8 pieces
of cloth of different colour of the value of 60s., and other goods
and chattels of the value of £20, whereof the said Richard
appeals him. Pledges for prosecution, viz., Richard de
Worstede, mercer, and John Madour, mercer. The said
Walter says he is not guilty, and puts himself, &c. And a jury
comes by William Grubbelane, Robert Lightfot, William de
Bramptone, Richard Baldewine, Geoffrey le Purtreour, William
Spark, John Rumburgh, John de Cavendisshe, John Rose,
Martin le Gurdelere, Nicholas Blosme, and William de
Nasynge, who say on oath that the said Walter is guilty
Therefore [let him be] hanged Chattels none.
Folio ccxviii.
Delivery of Infangenthef made before Andrew Aubrey, the Mayor,
Roger de Depham, William de Caustone, John de Caustone,
Simon Fraunceys, John Hamond, John de Refham, William de
Pontefract, and Roger de Forsham, Aldermen, and Bartholomew
Deumars and Adam Lucas, Sheriffs, Wednesday after the Feast
of St. Hillary [13 Jan.], 14 Edward III. [A.D. 1340-1].
William de Notyngham taken at the suit of Alice de Manyfeld with the mainour of a cup of mazer of the value of 10s.
thieved from her in the parish of St. Sepulchre without Neugate,
in the Ward of Farndone without, on Monday after the Feast
of St. Hillary, the year aforesaid, whereof she appeals him.
Pledges for prosecution, viz., Nicholas le Sporiere and William
de Manyfeld. The said William says he is not guilty, and puts
himself on the country. And a jury comes by Walter de Berkhampstede, Richard le Sherman, Richard le Clerk, William de
Tykeneye, Richard Dymmok, Walter Spronk, John le Barber,
"mazoun," Ralph le Hattere, Thomas de Toppesfeld, John
Elys, William Deveneys, and John de Iselham, who say on oath
that the said William is guilty. Therefore [let him be] hanged.
Chattels none.
The above William de Notyngham taken at the suit of
Juliana de Hockelee with the mainour of a cup of mazer of the
value of 10s. thieved from her in Fletestrete on Monday after
the Feast of St. Hillary, the year aforesaid, whereof she appeals
him Pledges for prosecution, viz., Adam le Treyere and
Nicholas le Sporiere. The said William says he is not guilty,
and puts himself on the country. And a jury comes by Walter
de Berkhampstede and others ut supra, who say on oath that
the said William is guilty. Therefore [let him be] hanged
Chattels none.
Delivery of Infangenthef before Andrew Aubry, the Mayor, Bartholomew Deumars and Adam Lucas, the Sheriffs, Roger de
Depham, Richard Lacer, Ralph de Uptone, John Hamond, John
de Mockynge, and William de Poumfreyt [Aldermen], Friday
the morrow of the Ascension [17 May], 15 Edward III
[A.D. 1341].
Stephen Salle de Canterbury taken at the suit of Borewald
Meausone de Dordragh', (fn. 8) mariner, with the mainour of a hood
of "Russet," a green hood, three courtepies of "blanket," two
pairs of linen sheets, girdles, purses, knives, and other goods,
to the value of half a mark, feloniously thieved from the ship
of the said Borewald at "le Wollewharf" in Tower Ward on
Thursday the Feast of the Ascension, the year aforesaid, at
dusk, whereof the said Borewald appeals him. Pledges for
prosecution, viz., John Lovekyn and Hugh de Craye. The
said Stephen says he is not guilty, and puts himself, &c.
And a jury comes by Peter atte Vyne, John de Brigham,
Edmund de Saunford, Robert Waldecart, John le Barber,
Nicholas le Dyeghere, William Baret, Peter le Barber, Robert
de Horsle, William atte Corner, Walter Wolley, "skynnere,"
and Roger atte Ponde, who say on oath that he is guilty. Therefore [let him be] hanged. And the mainour was delivered to
the said Borewald, &c.
Folio ccxviii b.
Delivery of Infangenthef made before Andrew Aubrey, the Mayor,
Roger de Depham, John de Grantham, John de Oxon', Richard
le Lacer, Richard Costantyn, Roger de Forsham, John de
Northhalle, John de Refham, Ralph de Uptone, Aldermen,
Bartholomew Deumars and Adam Lucas, the Sheriffs, and John
de Shirburn, the Coroner, Monday after the Feast of St. Botolph
[17 June], 15 Edward III. [A.D. 1341].
Gilbert, son of Gilbert de Stapelford, co. Wilts, taken at the
suit of Geoffrey Adryan, "spicer," his master, with the mainour
of £40 of silver in two pockets (in duobus pokettis), feloniously
thieved from the said Geoffrey in his house in Soperlane, in the
Ward of Cordewanerstrete, on Monday after the Feast of
St. Botolph, the year aforesaid, whereof the said Geoffrey
appeals him. Pledges for prosecution, viz., William de Excestre, beadle of the said Ward, and Stephen le Palmere,
mercer. The said Gilbert acknowledges the felony. Therefore
[let him be] hanged Chattels none.
Delivery of Infangenthef made before the aforesaid Mayor, Sheriffs,
and Aldermen, Wednesday after the Feast of the Translation of
St. Thomas the Martyr [7 July], 15 Edward III. [A.D. 1341].
Richard de Pembroke, "taillour," taken at the suit of Benedict de Fulsham with the mainour of a portifory (unius portiforii
(fn. 9) ) of the value of 20s., feloniously thieved from the said
Benedict in his house in the Ward of Vintry on Sunday after
the Feast of the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, the
year aforesaid, whereof the said Benedict appeals him. Pledges
for prosecution, viz., Richard le Chaucer (fn. 10) and Ralph Dieubeneye The said Richard says he is not guilty, and puts himself [on the country]. And a jury comes by Maurice le Ropere,
Richard le Joynour, Alan le Joynour, William le Coupere, John
Pynchebek, John de Thorneye, Richard le Fourbour, Richard
de Stoke, Richard de Eckles, John Hardel, William de Reygate, and John de Chestrefeld, "taillour," who say on oath that
the said Richard is guilty. Therefore [let him be] hanged
Chattels none, and the mainour is delivered to the party prosecuting.
Delivery of "Infangenethef" made before the aforesaid Mayor,
Sheriffs, and Aldermen, and John de Foxtone, the Coroner,
Thursday the morrow of St. Peter ad Vincula [1 Aug.],
15 Edward III[A.D. 1341].
Henry de Godmynchestre, co. Huntingdon, taken at the suit
of Henry de Mersshtone with the mainour of a horse of the
value of 13s. 4d., belonging to Richard de Wybrigge de
Haveryngge, in the custody of the said Henry de Mersshtone, from
whom he feloniously thieved it near Fancherche, in the Ward
of Langebourne, viz., on Wednesday the Feast of St. Peter
ad Vincula, the year aforesaid, whereof the said Henry de
Mersshtone appeals him. Pledges for prosecution, viz., Roger
Gille and John Frere, "peleter." The said Henry de Godmynchestre says he is not guilty, and puts himself on the
country. And a jury comes by Nicholas atte Forde, John
Pategris, Geoffrey de Everesdone, John de Sothereye, William
Palmere, Simon de Warefeld, Simon le Barber, John Hardekyn, Robert le Proude, Richard Walram, John de Brayneford,
Ralph de Mixebery, and John de Stoke, who say on oath that
the said Henry is not guilty. Therefore let him go quit
thereof.
Folio ccxix.
Delivery of Infangenthef made before John de Oxon', the Mayor, in
the presence of Roger de Depham, Andrew Aubrey, John
Hamond, Walter Neel, William de Thorneye, and Richard de
Berkynge, Aldermen, John de la Rokele, Sheriff, and John de
Foxtone, the Coroner, Wednesday before the Feast of St. George
[23 April], 16 Edward III. [A.D. 1342].
John Lucas, "tayllour," Thomas de Shobyndone, "sadelere,"
and Walter de Derteford, "smyth," taken with the mainour of
divers pieces of white cloth and one piece of cloth of gold
(panni de Dorre), of the value of 10s., at the suit of William de
Huntyngdon, "lyndraper," for burglary of the house of the
said William in the Ward of Candelwykestrete on Saturday after
Easter, the year aforesaid, when they feloniously robbed him
of five pieces of linen and four pieces of cloth of "Blanket"
of the value of 40s. and other goods and chattels, viz., linen
and woollen cloth of the value of a mark, whereof he appeals
them Pledges for prosecution, viz., Robert Gregori, "lyndraper," and Robert de Oundele, "lyndraper." Thereupon,
the said John, Thomas, and Walter being separately asked
how they wished to acquit themselves, the said Thomas says
that he is a clerk, and could not answer without his ordinaries (fn. 11)
(sine ordinar' suis) And because the Court could not proceed
further with the delivery of the said Thomas, he was remitted
to the prison of Neugate until the coming of the Justices of the
said gaol, &c. The said John and Walter say they are not
guilty, and put themselves, &c. And a jury comes by Henry
atte Lanende, Henry le Neve, John atte Wode, John le Neve
junior, Robert atte Dene, John de Staundone, Thomas de Ely,
John de Waltham, Walter de Langele, Richard Turk, Stephen
de Cornwall, and Robert de Oundele, who say on oath that John
Lucas is not guilty of the felony aforesaid and did not withdraw
himself. (fn. 12) Therefore quit. And the jurors likewise say that the
aforesaid Walter is guilty. Therefore [let him be] hanged.
Chattels none.
Delivery of Infangenthef made in the Guildhall, London, Thursday
before the Nativity B. M. [8 Sept.], 16 Edward III
[A.D. 1342], before Simon Fraunceys, the Mayor, John de
Rokele, Sheriff, and John de Foxtone, the Coroner, in the
presence of Roger de Depham, the Recorder, Andrew Aubrey,
Richard Lacer, William de Thorneye, William de Caustone,
and John de Aylesham, Aldermen.
Adam de Ichingtone, co. Warwick, taken at the suit of
Richard de Grenstede, "cordewaner," with the mainour of
fifty-four pairs of shoes, of the value of 22s. 6d., which the said
Adam feloniously thieved from the house of the said Richard
at Billyngesgate, feloniously breaking the house on the night
of Sunday after the Feast of the Decollation of St. John Bapt
[29 Aug ], the year aforesaid, wherefore the said Richard
appeals him. Pledges for prosecution, viz., Thomas de Asshe,
"cordewaner," and John de Norhamptone, "cordewaner"
The said Adam says he is not guilty, and puts himself on the
country. A jury comes by Walter Servat, John Kyng, Simon
atte Dane, Ralph de Bery, John le Keu, John atte Welle, John
atte Loke, cordwainer, Laurence Belewe, Edmund de Sandwych, Richard Malemayn, Robert de Derby, and Simon le
Chaundeler, who say on oath that the said Adam is guilty.
Therefore [let him be] hanged. Chattels none.
Folio ccxix.
Delivery of Infangenthef made before Simon Fraunceys, the Mayor,
in the presence of Roger de Depham, John de Aylesham, William de Pontefract, William de Caustone, John de Caustone,
Thomas Leggy, John Hamond, and Richard de Berkynge,
Aldermen, Richard de Kyselyngbury and John Lovekyn,
Sheriffs, and John de Foxtone, the Coroner, Saturday before
the Feast of St. Gregory [12 March], 17 Edward III
[A.D. 1342-3].
Henry de Waperlond de Wentebrigge taken at the suit of
Walter de Staneford, "dieghere," with the mainour of three
pieces of blue cloth (panni de blueto) of the value of 24s., of
which the said Henry had feloniously robbed the said Walter
at Pouleswharf on the 4th March, the year aforesaid, whereof
the said Walter appeals him before Richard de Kyselyngbury,
one of the Sheriffs, and John de Foxtone, the Coroner. Pledges
for prosecution, viz., William atte Corner and Richard de
Staneford, "dieghere." The said Henry says he is not guilty,
and puts himself, &c. And inquisition being taken by oath of
Hugh le Chaundeler, William atte Mere, John de Charrynge,
Stephen de Staneford, John Denewey, Richard atte Corner,
Walter de Cherteseye, Walter Harneys, Thomas de Sandewyche, Richard le Chaundeler, Richard de Staneford, and
Thomas de Suttone, they say that he is guilty. Therefore [let
him be] hanged Chattels none.
Delivery of Infangenthef made before the Mayor, Aldermen, and
Sheriffs, Thursday after the Feast of St. Michael [29 Sept.],
17 Edward III[A.D. 1343].
Roger de Norhamptone, "squyler," (fn. 13) taken at the suit of Pain
de Mentriche, brewer, with the mainour of a cup of mazer, of
the value of half a mark, feloniously thieved from the said Pain
in the parish of St. Bride de Fletestrete on Wednesday after
the Feast of St. Michael, the year aforesaid, whereof the said
Pain appeals him. Pledges for prosecution, viz., Reginald de
Thorpe and John Walsheman, "cordewaner." The said Roger
says he is not guilty, and puts himself upon the country. A
jury comes by Alexander Fraunceys, John Truent, Richard
Hert, Alan de Fisshbourne, John Walsheman, John de Pymeworth, Simon de Dordright, William de Abyndone, Adam de
Oxon', William de Hestone, "cordewaner," Nicholas le Carpenter, and Richard le Sadelere, who say on oath that the said
Roger is guilty. Therefore [let him be] hanged Chattels none.
Delivery of "Infangethef" made before John Hamond, the Mayor,
the Aldermen, Sheriffs, and Coroner, Saturday the Feast of
St. Lucia [13 Dec.], 17 Edward III. [A.D. 1343].
Alan de York, "peleter," Thomas de York, "chaundeler,"
and John de Bredstrete, "portour," taken at the suit of William
Pyteman, servant of John Borgeys, "hosiere," of Cordewanerstrete, with the mainour of rayed cloth (fn. 14) (panni radiati) of the
value of 41s., which they had feloniously taken out of the custody of the said William in Cordewanerstrete on Saturday the
Feast of St. Nicholas [6 Dec.], the year aforesaid, whereof the
said William appeals them. Pledges for prosecution, viz., John
Borgeys and William de Dustone, "hosiere" The said Alan,
Thomas, and John say they are not guilty, and put themselves
on the country. And inquisition having been taken by oath of
Albin le Settere, Robert le Clerk, Richard de Horsham, John
Busshe, William de Haukedene, Roger le Skynnere, John de
Hoo, "cordewaner," Adam de Bernham, William Edward,
Hanekyn Lenglissh, Nicholas Jolype, and John Gregge, skinner,
they say that the said Alan, Thomas, and John are guilty..
Therefore [let them be] hanged Chattels none.
Folio ccxx.
Delivery of Infangenthef made before John Hamond, the Mayor, the
Aldermen, and Sheriffs, and John de Foxtone, the Coroner,
Friday after the Feast of St. Botolph [17 June], 18 Edward III. [A.D. 1344].
John de Chadesle, co. Lincoln, taken at the suit of John de
Haukeshale, servant of Richard de Toppesfeld, "cotiller,"
with the mainour of sixty-three knives, of the value of 6s. 8d.,
belonging to the said Richard and in the custody of the said
John, in Chepe, together with other goods and chattels of the
said Richard to the value of 10 marks, which he feloniously
thieved on the night of Saturday after the Feast of St. Barnabas
[11 June], the year aforesaid, whereof the said John de Haukeshale appeals him. Pledges for prosecution, viz., Richard de
Toppesfeld, "cotiller," and William de Castr[o], goldsmith
The said John de Chadesle says he is not guilty, and puts
himself, &c. A jury comes by Thomas de Macchyngge,
Nicholas de Goldyngtone, William de Bury, Richard le
Morager, Adam atte Hulle, armourer, William Gorel, William
atte Raven, taverner, Geoffrey atte Lanende, Thomas le Porter,
John de Flandene, John de Coggeshale, and Thomas Spray,
who say on oath that the said John de Chadesle is guilty.
Therefore [let him be] hanged Chattels none.
Delivery of Infangethef made before John Hamond, the Mayor,
Roger de Depham, Richard Lacer, William de Caustone, Aldermen, Thomas Legy and Geoffrey Tableter, Sheriffs, and John
de Foxtone, the Coroner, Friday after the Feast of St. Hillary
[13 Jan.], 18 Edward III. [A.D. 1344-5].
Hugh de Redyng, taverner, John Bussard de Thacchesham,
John de Wysbech, fishmonger, and John Skydemore de Malmesbury taken at the suit of William de Dustone, "hosiere," with
the mainour of divers pieces of cloth of different colour, of the
value of 100s., and for burglary (et pro burgaria) of the said
William's shop in Cordwanerstrete and feloniously thieving the
said cloth on the night of Monday after the Epiphany [6 Jan.],
the year aforesaid, whereof he appeals them. Pledges for
prosecution, viz., Hugh de Stowe, "hosiere," and James Andrew,
draper. Being asked how they would acquit themselves,
the aforesaid Hugh de Redyng and John Bussard say they
are clerks, and are therefore committed to prison, quousque, etc,
and the aforesaid John de Wysbeche and John Skydemore say
they are not guilty, and put themselves, &c. A jury comes by
Thomas Brus, William de Haukedene, John de Coventre, William de Nortone, "taillour.," William Chelry, Roger le Wyse,
John de Hoo, John Grigge, John Swan, John Bruggewater,
Hereman Settere, and David le Cordewaner, who say on oath
that the said John de Wysbeche and John Skydemor[e] are
guilty. Therefore [let them be] hanged Chattels none.
Delivery of Infangethef made before the aforesaid Mayor, Aldermen, Sheriffs, and Coroner, Friday after the Feast of
St. Matthias, Ap [24 Feb.], 19 Edward III. [A.D. 1344-5].
Robert de Strattone and Gilbert Denewey taken at the suit
of Thomas de Hedersete, "sherman," with the mainour of two
pieces of cloth of "appelblom medle," (fn. 15) containing twelve ells,
of the value of 20s., feloniously thieved from him in the parish
of St. Mary Magdalen de Milkestrete on Tuesday the Feast of
St. Peter in Cathedra [22 Feb.], the year aforesaid, whereof the
said Thomas appeals them. Pledges for prosecution, viz.,
Thomas atte Wode and Richard de Carlel, "taillour" The
said Robert says that he is a clerk, and therefore he is committed to prison, quousque, etc The said Gilbert says he is not
guilty, and puts himself, &c. A jury comes by Thomas de
Macchynge, Robert le Glovere, Thomas Jay, Richard de Kent,
Thomas de Warlee, Hugh Busshe, Robert le Disshere, John de
Farlee, Henry Flynt, William de Shrouesbery, "skynnere,"
Walter le Barber, and Robert de Bartone, who say on oath
that the said Gilbert is guilty. Therefore [let him be] hanged
Chattels none.
Folio ccxx b.
Delivery of Infangenthef made before John Hamond, the Mayor,
the Aldermen, Thomas Legy and Geoffrey de Wychingham,
Sheriffs, and John de Foxtone, the Coroner, Saturday the Feast
of St. George [23 April], 19 Edward III. [A.D. 1345].
Byndo (fn. 16) de Florence, Lombard, taken at the suit of John de
Croydone, taverner, servant of John atte Belle, vintner, with the
mainour of six cups of silver and half of a broken silver cup, of
the value of £4, feloniously thieved from the said servant in
Bercherverslane, (fn. 17) in the Ward of Langebourne, on Thursday
before the Feast of St. George, the year aforesaid, whereof the
said John de Croydone appeals him. Pledges for prosecution,
viz., John de Draytone, "taillour," and Nicholas de Harewedone, clerk The said Byndo says he is not guilty, and puts
himself on the country. A jury comes by Robert de Stratford,
Roger Godchepe, Edward Cordewaner, Eustace le Peleter,
William Hampslap', Richard Horslake, Henry Buntynge, tailor,
William Wylde, Thomas de Saham, tailor, John Waldecart,
Richard Michel, tailor, and John Peautrer, who say on oath
that he is guilty Therefore [let him be] hanged Chattels
none.
Delivery of Infangenthef made before John Hamond, the Mayor, the
Aldermen, Thomas "Legi" and Geoffrey de Wichingham, Sheriffs,
and John de Foxtone, the Coroner, Wednesday before the
Nativity B. M. [8 Sept.], 19 Edward III. [A.D. 1345].
Thomas Harmere, of Sussex, and Thomas de Blurtone de
Roberdesbregge taken at the suit of Stephen de Popeltone,
servant of John Fynche de Wynchelse, with the mainour of
divers goods and chattels feloniously thieved from the said
Stephen outside Bisshopesgate on Friday after the Decollation
of St. John Bapt [29 Aug.], the year aforesaid In like manner
the aforesaid Thomas and Thomas taken at the suit of John
Whitheved, of Wynchelsee, with the mainour of divers goods
and chattels feloniously thieved from the said John without
Bisshopesgate the same day Thereupon the said Thomas
Harmere says he is a clerk, &c. Therefore he is committed
to the prison of the lord the King at Neugate, quousque, etc.
The said Thomas de Blurton says he is not guilty, and puts
himself on the country. A jury comes by John de Waltham,
Robert de Bristoll, "dieghere," Thomas Gynes, John le
Brewere, John Herynge, Roger le Brewere, Richard de
Harengeye, Robert Dycoun, Nicholas atte Brodegate, William
de Eppynge (Erpynge?), John le Mareschal, and Nicholas Blosme
(Blosine?), who say on oath that he is guilty Therefore [let
him be] hanged Chattels none (fn. 18) .
Delivery of Infangenthef made before Richard Lacer, the Mayor,
Roger de Depham, John Hamond, John de Caustone, Bartholomew Deumars, Geoffrey de Wychingham, Aldermen, John de
Gloucestre and Edmund de Hemenhale, Sheriffs, and John de
Foxtone, the Coroner, in the Guildhall, Wednesday after the
Feast of St. Barnabas [11 June], 20 Edward III. [A.D. 1346].
John Duk de Mundene, co. Herts, taken at the suit of Roger
de Shrouesbury, skinner, for the burglary of the said Roger's
house and for goods feloniously stolen, viz., four white furs of
lamb of the value of 8s. and a "courtepy" of gold (de Dorre),
furred for a woman, of the value of 5s., in the parish of St. Mary
de Wolcherchehawe, in the Ward of Walbroke, on Wednesday
the eve of the Ascension [25 May], the year aforesaid, whereof
the said Roger appeals him. Pledges for prosecution, viz., William
Meire, "skynnere," and John de Uptone, "skynnere" The said
John says he is not guilty, and puts himself, &c. A jury comes
by John Thurstone, Peter le Chaundeler, John de Walsham,
Thomas de Pekham, Richard Palmere, John de Stafford,
Simon le Palmere, Peter de Bixle, Henry le Packere, Roger
le Keu, "hakeneyman," Roger Leangre, and Henry de Shawe,
who say on oath that he is guilty Therefore [let him be]
hanged Chattels none The mainour is delivered to the
aforesaid Roger in full Court, &c.
Folio ccxxi.
Delivery of "Infangeth" held at the Guildhall, Thursday after the
Feast of St. Matthias, Ap [24 Feb.], 21 Edward III
[A.D. 1346-7], before Geoffrey de Wychingham, the Mayor,
Roger de Depham, Richard Lacer, Simon Fraunceys, Richard
de Berkyng, Aldermen, John de Croydone and William Clapitus,
Sheriffs, and John de Foxtone, the Coroner
.
John Quarel, of co. Dorset, taken at the suit of Simon le
Taverner, servant of William atte Wylde, taverner, with the
mainour of two cups of silver of the value of 16s., belonging to
the said William and in the custody of the said Simon, which
he feloniously thieved in the new tavern at Holebourne on
Tuesday after the Feast of St. Matthias, the year aforesaid,
whereof the said Simon appeals him before William Clapitus,
one of the Sheriffs, and John de Foxtone, the Coroner. Pledges
for prosecution, viz., William le Chaundeler de Holbourne
and Simon de Iswode. The said John says he is not guilty, and
puts himself, &c. A jury comes by Stephen atte Pye, Robert
Bydoun, John de Whitefeld, William le Ferour, Peter atte Rededore, Richard Bray, Walter de Eggewere, John de Flaundene,
William de Waldene, chandler, William de Chelchethe, Thomas
de Henele, and John de Yepeswyche, who say on oath that he
is guilty. Therefore [let him be] hanged. Chattels none.
Folio ccxxi b.
Delivery of Infangenthef made at the Guildhall before Thomas
Leggy, the Mayor, Roger de Depham, Andrew Aubrey, John
Hamond, Richard Lacer, and William de Thorneye, Aldermen,
Richard de Basingstoke, Alderman and Sheriff, and John de
Foxtone, the Coroner, Tuesday before the Feast of SS. Perpetua
and Felicitas [7 March], 22 Edward III. [A.D. 1347-8].
Thomas de Bray, "brewere," taken at the suit of William
le Cartere de Fynchesle with the mainour of two young oxen
(boviculi) and three cows, of the value of 30s., feloniously thieved
by the said Thomas outside Aldresgate on Sunday after the
Feast of St. Matthias [24 Feb.], the year aforesaid, whereof
the said William appeals him. Pledges for prosecution, viz.,
John le Peyntour without Aldresgate and John Curteys, "tymbermongere." The said Thomas says he is not guilty, and
puts himself, &c. A jury comes by Richard atte Ponde, John
Curteys, Roger de Almaygne, Henry le Leche, John de Carletone, Nicholas de Tauntone, John de Wynchestre, Robert de
Suttone, John Sterre, Edmund Fryday, Elyas Fraunceys, and
Robert de Mimmes, who say on oath that he is guilty. Therefore [let him be] hanged. Chattels none.
Delivery of Infangenthef made at the Guildhall before Walter Turk,
the Mayor, Roger de Depham and the rest of the Aldermen, and
Adam de Bury and Ralph de Lenne, the Sheriffs, Monday after
the Feast of the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr [7 July],
24 Edward III. [A.D. 1350].
Richard de Bristoll and Simon de Berdesdale taken at the
suit of William de Cornwaille, "taillour," with the mainour of
two surcoats, one of cloth of "Brounmedle," (fn. 19) for a woman, of the
value of 14s. 4d., and the other of blue (de blueto), for a man,
of the value of 10s., feloniously thieved in the parish of St. John
de Zakarie, in the Ward of Aldresgate, whereof the said William
appeals them. Pledges for prosecution, viz., William de Clyftone and Roger de Gysbourne. The said Richard and Simon
are brought up by the keeper of the gaol. Being asked how
they would acquit themselves, the said Richard says he is a
clerk. He is therefore remitted to Neugate until the next gaol
delivery. The said Simon says he is not guilty, and puts himself, &c. Thereupon an inquisition taken. A jury (fn. 20) comes and says that he is guilty Therefore [let him be] hanged Chattels
none.
Delivery of Infangenthef made in the Guildhall before Andrew Aubrey,
the Mayor, in the presence of Richard Lacer and Roger de
Depham, Aldermen, Gilbert de Stayndrope and John Wrothe,
Sheriffs, and Henry de Suttone, the Coroner, Thursday after
the Feast of St. Botolph [17 June], 26 Edward III. [A.D. 1352].
Thomas de Bovyntone taken at the suit of John de Kelfeld,
of co. Lincoln, with the mainour of a furred surcoat and two
double hoods, (fn. 21) of the value of 4s., and two sheets, of the value
of 40d., of which he had feloniously robbed the said John on
Monday after the Feast of St. Augustine [26 May], the year
aforesaid, in Sholane, near Holborn, whereof the said John
appeals him. Pledges for prosecution, viz., John de Boterwyk
and John Broun. The said Thomas puts himself, &c. A jury
comes by William de Patryngtone, fuller, John de Nortone,
"webbe," (fn. 22) John Heynes, Walter de Wynthedene, Roger Costantyn, Nicholas de Audele, Walter Chaundeler, Philip Forester,
John atte Felde, tanner, Henry Dymenell, Stephen atte Pye,
and Nicholas de Worstede, who say on oath that he is guilty
Therefore [let him be] hanged. Chattels none.
Folio ccxxii.
At the same delivery, Alice de Chalkes, co. Kent, taken at
the suit of John Stevene, of co. Essex, with the mainour of a
brass pot of the value of 5s. feloniously thieved from the said
John on Thursday the Feast of the Ascension [17 May], the
year aforesaid, without Aldresgate, whereof he appeals her
Pledges for prosecution, viz., John le Bordurer and Walter
Barfote. The said Alice puts herself, &c. A jury comes by
Walter Bowiere, William de Brunham, John Kendale, Robert
de Leyghtone, John de Lesne, Robert le Hattere, Thomas de
Lynne, Thomas Sadelere, David de Leycestre, William de
Clapthorpe, Roger Smert, and William de Cryngelford, who
say she is not guilty. Therefore let her go quit thereof.
Delivery of Infangenthef in the Guildhall, Friday after the Feast of
SS. Fabian and Sebastian [20 Jan.], 29 Edward III. [A.D. 1355-
1356?], before Simon Fraunceys, the Mayor, Roger de Depham
and William atte Welde, Aldermen, Thomas de Brandon and
Walter Forster, Sheriffs, and Henry de Suttone, the Coroner
.
John de Burtone, of Ely, taken at the suit of Agnes Percy,
servant of Robert de Croydone, taverner, with the mainour of
a cup of silver and a cup of mazer, of the value of 20s., feloniously thieved in Estchepe, in the Ward of Billyngesgate, on Friday after the Feast of St. Hillary [13 Jan.], 29 Edward III
[A.D. 1355-6], whereof she appeals him. Pledges for prosecution, viz., Robert de Croydone, taverner, and William de
Coventre, skinner The said John puts himself, &c. A jury
comes by Adam de Kelyngworth, Robert Cory, John Rolf,
Philip Page, Robert de Lyndwode, Henry atte Beche, Robert
Osbarn, William de Coresle, "bocher," William Hewe, John
de Ware, "cok," John Wysman, and John de Kent, who say
on oath that he is guilty Therefore [let him be] hanged.
Chattels none.
John de Burtone, of Ely, taken at the suit of Matthew Beaumarys, servant of Philip "Fitz" Nichol, "vyneter," with the
mainour of a cup of mazer, of the value of 10s., feloniously
taken at "le Wolwharf" in Tower Ward on Sunday after the
Feast of St. Hillary [13 Jan.], 29 Edward III. [A.D. 1355-6],
whereof the said Matthew appeals him. Pledges for prosecution, viz., Philip Nichol and John de Kent, taverner The said
John puts himself, &c. A jury comes as above, and says
on oath that he is guilty Therefore [let him be] hanged.
Chattels none.
Folio ccxxii b.
Delivery of "Infangthef" made in the Guildhall before John de Stodeye,
the Mayor, in the presence of Roger de Depham, Simon Dolsely,
John Pecche, Thomas Dolsely, Bartholomew Frestlynge, John de
Chichestre, Aldermen, the aforesaid Bartholomew and Stephen
Cavendisshe, Sheriffs, and Henry de Suttone, the Coroner,
Saturday before the Feast of St. Gregory [12 March], 32 Edward III. [A.D. 1357-8].
Henry Van Tene taken at the suit of Laurence de Flete,
servant of Richard de Oxon', draper, with the mainour of a piece
of red cloth, of the value of 5½ marks, feloniously thieved in
Cordewanerstrete on Thursday after the Feast of SS. Perpetua
and Felicitas [7 March], the year aforesaid Pledges for prosecution, viz., Richard de Oxon', draper, and John Botiller, draper
The said Henry appears in custody of the gaoler, and being
asked by the aforesaid Roger de Depham, the Recorder of
the City, how he would acquit himself, acknowledged the
felony. Therefore [let him be] hanged. Chattels none The
said Laurence to recover the mainour.
Delivery of Infangthef made in the Guildhall before Nicholas
Brembre, the Mayor, William Cheyne, the Recorder, Adam
Stable, John "Phelipot," John Haddele, Adam de St. Ives, John
Estone, Robert Warbeltone, John Rote, John Vyne, John
Kirketone, and William Badby, Aldermen, and Andrew Pykeman
and Nicholas Twyford, Aldermen and Sheriffs, Tuesday before
the Feast of the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr [7 July],
viz., the 6th July, 2 Richard II [A.D. 1378].
Simon Wylde de Estland, "Bedemakere," (fn. 23) taken at the suit
of Thomas Trewe, "haberdasshere," with the mainour of
divers goods and chattels (fn. 24) which, with two other unknown
thieves, he forcibly took from the house of the said Thomas,
near the Friars Minors, in the parish of St. Ewen (Audoem), in
the Ward of Farndon Within, on the night of Sunday the
4th July, the year aforesaid, whereof the said Thomas appeals
him. Pledges for prosecution, viz., John Salle and Richard
Spencer, "haberdassheres" The said Simon says he is not guilty,
and puts himself on the country. A jury of the venue (visneti
(fn. 25) )
aforesaid comes by John Gilmyn, William Bumsted, Richard
Coupere, John Canynges, John Watervylle, Richard Totyngge,
William Belde, John Coddeswold, Thomas Roundell, John
Cursone, Robert atte Coke, and John Haytfeld, who say on
oath that the said Simon is guilty. Therefore [let him be]
hanged Lands and tenements of the said Simon none
Chattels of the same, a coverlet and a sheet of the value of 6d..
Folio ccxxiii.
Delivery of Infangthef made in the Guildhall before John Philipot,
Mayor, John Warde, Roger Elys, Walter Sibyle, Robert Boxford,
John Sely, John Heylesdone, John Shelford, and Thomas
Welford, Aldermen, and John Bosham and Thomas Cornwaleys,
Aldermen and Sheriffs, Wednesday, 31 Aug, 3 Richard II
[A.D. 1379].
John Netlebed, of co. Suff, taken at the suit of John Baldewell, "cook," with the mainour of 18 silver spoons, of the value
of 40s., 7 pieces of silver, of the value of 10 marks, 4 girdles
harnessed with silver, of the value of 20 marks, 2 cups of
mazer bound with silver-gilt, of the value of 40s., a pair of
"paternostres" of "aumber," with a fermail of gold and
another fermail of silver-gilt, and a gold ring of the value of
10s., which the said John Netlebed forcibly and feloniously
stole from the house of the said John Baldewell in Briggestrete,
in the Ward of Bridge, in the parish of St. Leonard, on Tuesday
the 30th August, the year aforesaid, whereof the said John
Baldewell appeals him. Pledges for prosecution, viz., Bartholomew Berforde, "hostiller," and Walter Tauntone,
"sadeler" The said John Netlebed says he is not guilty, and
puts himself on the country. A jury of the venue aforesaid
comes by Thomas Junek (Innek?), Simon Cadan', Edmund atte
Crouche, John Caunterbury, John Smart, John de Ware, John
de Kent, Richard Jurdone, Richard Dorelle, John Keterynge,
William Dancastre, and John Harwode, who say on oath that
he is guilty Therefore [let him be] hanged John Baldewelle
to recover the aforesaid mainour. Chattels none.
Folio ccxxiii b.
Delivery of "Infangenthef" made in the Guildhall before John Norhamptone, Mayor, William Cheyne, the Recorder, Thomas
Welford, John Fresshe, Thomas Irland, William Knyghtcote,
Robert Lucas, Roger Elys, Adam Karlille, Edmund Olyver,
William Kyng, [Aldermen], John Hende and John Rote, Sheriffs,
Thursday the Feast of St. Lucia [13 Dec.], 5 Richard II
[A.D. 1381].
John Munde, junior, otherwise called John Andreu de
Abbeye Waltham, co. Essex, taken at the suit of Adam
Ledyard, "jeweler," with the mainour of divers jewels and
other chattels (fn. 26) feloniously taken from the house of the said
Adam in the parish of St. Martin at Ludgate, in the Ward of
Farndone Within, at dusk on the night of Wednesday after the
Feast of the Conception B. M. [8 Dec.], the year aforesaid,
whereof the said Adam appeals him. Pledges for prosecution,
viz., John Ledyard, "settere," and William Leyk, "taillour"
The aforesaid goods and chattels were found upon the felon at
the time of his capture in the aforesaid Ward, and the felon
himself was there taken on the Wednesday aforesaid The said
John Munde says he is not guilty, and puts himself on the country.
A jury of the venue aforesaid comes, viz., Robert Lyncoln,
Richard Reve, John Craft, Walter Yepeswich, Richard Waltham, Robert Tillebury, John Terry, Symon Warmyntone, John
de Kent, John Wynchestre, John Daventre, and John Kyng,
who say on oath that he is guilty Therefore [let him be]
hanged, and let the said Adam recover the mainour aforesaid
Chattels none.
Delivery of Infangenthef made in the Guildhall before John
Norhamptone, the Mayor, John Philipot, Knt, Nicholas
Brembre, Knt, Thomas Carletone, John More, Simon Wynchecombe, Adam Bamme, William Bys, Aldermen, John Hende
and John Rote, Sheriffs, and John Charneye, the Coroner,
Friday after the Feast of the Assumption B. M. [15 Aug.],
6 Richard II [A.D. 1382].
Walter atte Watre, "goldsmyth," and Nicholas Somersete,
of Phelip Norton, co. Somerset, taken at the suit of John
Frensshe, "goldsmyth," with the mainour of divers goods
and chattels (fn. 27) feloniously taken from the shop of the said
John at the corner of Fridaystrete in Westchepe, in the
parish of St. Matthew in the Ward of Farndon Within, on the
night of Wednesday after the Feast of the Assumption B. M. ,
the year aforesaid, whereof he appeals them. Pledges for
prosecution, viz., William Lucas, "goldsmyth," and William
Penere, "goldsmyth".
Also the said Walter and Nicholas taken at the suit of
Thomas Stoke, "goldsmyth," with the mainour of divers goods
and chattels (fn. 28) feloniously taken from his shop in the above place,
ward, and parish the same night, whereof he appeals them.
Pledges for prosecution, viz., William Tyngewyk, "goldsmyth,"
and John Lutone, "goldsmyth." The said goods both of John
Frensshe and Thomas Stoke were found with the felons at the
time of their arrest on the Wednesday aforesaid. The said
Walter and Nicholas say they are not guilty, and put themselves
on the country. A jury of the venue comes, viz., Henry Markeby,
Henry Malemayn, William Grantham, Thomas Dany, William
Bretford, John Bernes, Roger Ryot, John Lutone, John Pyers,
John Osebourne, Roger Crane, and Richard Burgate, who say on
oath that they are guilty And because the said Walter and
Nicholas were clerks and could read, and [the Court was]
without an Ordinary, &c., it could not proceed to judgment, and
they were committed for safe custody to Neugate, quousque,
etc Chattels none.
Folio ccxxiv.
Delivery of Infangenthef made in the Guildhall before Nicholas
Brembre, the Mayor, William Cheyne, the Recorder, Thomas
Cornwaleys, Henry Vannere, William More, John Hende, John
Estone, John Sely, William Ancroft, Roger Elys, Adam de
St. Ives, and Geoffrey Crymelford, Aldermen, [and] Simon
Wynchecombe and John More, Sheriffs, Saturday after the Feast
of St. Botolph [17 June], 7 Richard II [A.D. 1384]..
John Dugard, "fruter," taken at the suit of Nicholas Symcok
with the mainour of £70 13s. 4d. in nobles numbered and
enclosed in a leather bag, 4 silver spoons of the value of 12s., a
purse called "hamodeys" (fn. 29) of "velewet," of the value of 18d.,
feloniously taken from the house of the said Nicholas in the
parish of St. Peter the Less, near Pouleswharf, in the Ward of
Castle Baynard, on Thursday before the Feast of St. Botolph,
the year aforesaid, at the third hour of the day, whereof the
said Nicholas appeals him. Pledges for prosecution, viz.,
Thomas Tillebury, "lorymer," and Henry Shelford The
money and goods were found on the felon at the time of his
arrest on Friday the Feast of St. Botolph aforesaid The said
John says he is not guilty of the felony, and puts himself on the
country. A jury of the venue of the parish aforesaid comes,
viz., John Fisshe, Robert Asshetone, Roger Bynge, "fullere,"
William Arundel, Richard de Clyve, Philip Garlekmongere,
William Shirwode, Michael Chaundeler, Thomas Ledbury,
John Sprot, Roger Bowe, and Thomas Aldenham, who being
elected, tried (triati
(fn. 30) ), and diligently examined, say on oath that
the said John Dugard is guilty, and the said Nicholas prosecuted
(pros') his appeal Therefore the said felon was hanged (suspensus
fuit), &c. Chattels none The said Nicholas recovered the
mainour aforesaid.
Folio ccxxiv b.
Delivery of Infangenthef made in the Guildhall before William
Venour, the Mayor, John Tremayn, the Recorder, Adam Bamme,
John Hende, William Baret, Thomas Austyn, Adam Karlille,
Henry Bamme, William Bramptone, Aldermen, John Loveye
and John Walcote, Sheriffs, and John de Scardeburgh, the
Coroner, Saturday after the Feast of St. Botolph [17 June],
13 Richard II [A.D. 1390].
John Prentys and John Markyngtone taken at the suit of
Thomas Provendre, mercer, for breaking into his house in the
parish of St. Michael in Bassieshawe, in the Ward of Bassyngeshawe, (fn. 31) and feloniously removing divers goods on the
night of Thursday before the Feast of St. Botolph aforesaid
The felons were in possession of the greater part of the goods
when arrested the next day Pledges for prosecution, viz., John
Burre, mercer, and Peter Morys, mercer The felons say they
are not guilty, and put themselves on the country. A jury
of the venue of the parish aforesaid comes, viz., Walter
Godman, Thomas Cave, Thomas Multone, John Sparwe, Henry
Asshebourne, Richard Paynell, Thomas Wobourne, Matthew
Karlille, John Bokelsmythe, Thomas Beneyt, John Heryerd,
and John Wynchester, who being elected, tried, and diligently
examined, say on oath that the said John Prentys and John
Markyngtone are guilty Therefore [they are] hanged (suspens')
Chattels none And the said Thomas Provendre maintained
(manutenuit) his appeal and recovered the mainour, &c.
Folio ccxxv.
Delivery of Infangenthef made in the Guildhall before William
Askham, the Mayor, Thomas Thornburgh, the Recorder,
Richard Whityngtone, William Fremelyngham, William Crowmere, William Bramptone, William Venour, Geoffrey Broke,
Aldermen, Thomas Polle and Thomas Fauconer, Sheriffs, and John
Pokelyngtone, the Coroner, Tuesday after the Feast of Translation
of St. Thomas the Martyr [7 July], 5 Henry IV [A.D. 1404].
William Frothyngham, of co. York, taken at the suit of John
Denys, "jeweler," for breaking into the house of the said John
in the parish of St. Martin within Ludgate, in the Ward of
Farindone Within, on the night of the Feast of the Translation of
St. Thomas aforesaid, and feloniously taking divers goods and
chattels, viz., a mazer with silver-gilt bands and a silver stand of
the value of 20s., and a pair of prayers of amber (unum par precum
de aumber
(fn. 32) ) of the value of 13s. 4d., and other goods and chattels of
the value of £10, whereof the said John appeals him. Pledges
for prosecuting his appeal, viz., John Aunger and John Walshe
The said William says he is not guilty, and puts himself on the
country. A jury of the venue of the parish aforesaid comes,
viz., William Hanwelle, John Hall, William Joye, John Henxworth, John Bedford, William Jondrell, Robert Stalworth,
Richard Thornhull, Martin Barnaby, John Walsshe, Richard
Catelyn, and William atte Wode, who being elected, tried, and
diligently examined, say on oath that the said William Frothyngham is guilty Therefore hanged Chattels none And the
said John Denys maintained his appeal and recovered the goods
aforesaid, &c.
Delivery of Infangenthef made in the Guildhall before John Wodecok,
the Mayor, John de Prestone, the Recorder, John Hadlee, Thomas
Knolles, John Shadworth, William Venour, Robert Chychele,
Thomas Fauconer, Aldermen, and Henry Gartone and William
Crowmere, Sheriffs, Monday, 26 April, 7 Henry IV [A.D. 1406].
William Hegge taken on the previous Saturday at the suit
of Margaret Normantone, late wife of Thomas Normantone,
grocer, with the mainour of divers goods and chattels (fn. 33) feloniously
thieved by night from her shop in the parish of St. Mary de Colcherche, in the Ward of Westchepe, on the Saturday aforesaid,
whereof she appeals him. Pledges for prosecution, viz., James
Cok and John Chadde. The said William says he is not guilty,
and puts himself on the country. A jury of the venue aforesaid
comes, viz., Richard Reynolde, Nicholas Bukhirst, Robert Barfoot,
Peter Coteler, William Cornevile, John Denys, William Cawode,
Ralph Aas, John Parfey, John Wottone, John Whytbred, and
William Ingram, who say on oath that the said William is guilty
They say also that he was taken at the suit of the said Margaret
on the Saturday aforesaid. Therefore it is adjudged by the
Court that the said William be hanged by the neck, &c. Thereupon the said William says that he is a clerk, and can read, &c.
And because the Court is without an Ordinary, it cannot
proceed further to judgment, &c. Therefore the said William
is committed to the gaol of the lord the King at Neugate, there
to remain, quousque, etc.
Folio ccxxv b.
Delivery of "Infangthef" made in the Guildhall before Drew Barentyn,
the Mayor, John Prestone, the Recorder, Richard Whitingtone,
William Staundone, Thomas Knollys, John Shadworth, Robert
Chichele, Thomas Fauconer, Thomas Polle, Stephen Speleman, and
William Louthe, Aldermen, [and] William Nortone and Thomas
Duke, Sheriffs, Tuesday, 19 Feb, 10 Henry IV [A.D. 1408-9].
John Brook, of co. Southampton, taken on the previous
Saturday at the suit of John Power, servant of Robert Twyer,
draper, with the mainour of a piece of green woollen cloth, of the
value of 5 marks, feloniously thieved by night from the shop of the
said Robert in the parish of St. Michael, in the Ward of Cornhill,
on the Saturday aforesaid, whereof the said John appeals him.
Pledges for prosecution, viz., John Twyer and William Draper
The said John Brook says he is not guilty, and puts himself on
the country. A jury of the venue aforesaid comes, viz. [ends
abruptly].
[Fos ccxxvi-ccxxx b blank].