Close Rolls, Edward III: April 1331

Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 2, 1330-1333. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1898.

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'Close Rolls, Edward III: April 1331', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 2, 1330-1333, (London, 1898) pp. 299-308. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw3/vol2/pp299-308 [accessed 28 March 2024]

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April 1331

April 2.
Eltham.
To the treasurer and barons of the exchequer. Order to receive from one to be deputed by Roger de Aylesbury, sheriff of Warwick and Leicester, the sheriff's proffer at the exchequer on Monday the morrow of the close of Easter, as the sheriff is unable to make his proffer in person because he intending divers of the king's affairs. By K.
April 7.
Eltham.
Gilbert Cros of London acknowledges that he owes to Robert Albyn of Hemelhamstede 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London. Witness: John de Eltham, earl of Cornwall, keeper of the realm.
Memorandum, that on Thursday, 4 April, 5 Edward III., the king about the first hour went to sea in the port of Dover in a ship, and crossed to France to fulfil a vow that he made in a certain peril, and for certain other affairs touching the benefit of himself and his realm, and J. bishop of Winchester, his chancellor, Sir William de Monte Acuto, and certain others on the same day crossed with the king, and the chancellor, on Monday, 1 April, on his leaving London for the said parts, left the king's great seal in a bag sealed with the chancellor's seal at his house at Suthwerk, in the custody of Master Robert de Strateford, his brother; and the said Robert and Master Henry de Clif opened the seal on the morrow and caused writs to be sealed with it in the priory of St. Mary, Suthewerk, and the great seal thus remained in Robert's custody under the seal of Master Henry by the king's order. [Fœdera.]
Adam de Ayremynne, late parson of the church of Gayrgrave, diocese of York, now archdeacon of Norfolk, puts in his place William de Emeldon, clerk, to prosecute the execution of all and singular recognisances made to him in the chancery of the king and of his father.
April 8.
Bermondsey.
John de Lamburn came before the king, on Saturday after St. Ambrose, and sought to replevy to William Coroner the latter's land in Kyngestonon-Thames, which was taken into the king's hands for his default before the justices of the Bench against Juliana, daughter of Gilbert atte Strode, and Matilda, her sister. This is signified to the justices. Witness: John de Eltham, earl of Cornwall, keeper of the realm.
April 9.
Bermondsey.
John de Vilers acknowledges that he owes to John Hamond, executor of the will of Adam de Sarum, 30l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Sussex. Witness: John de Eltham, earl of Cornwall, keeper of the realm.
Enrolment of release by Alesia, late the wife of Edmund de Seintcler, of co. Kent, to Walter Neel, citizen and cornmonger (bladario) of London, of her right in a third part and in all her dower of the manor of Eslingham in that county. Dated at London, 22 March, 5 Edward III. Witnesses: Michael Minot, Henry de Moncoy, John Franceys, John de Cressingham, citizens of London; Stephen de Belham and John de Delham of co. Kent.
Memorandum, that Alesia came into chancery, at Westminster, on 11 April, and acknowledged the aforesaid deed.
Thomas de Berkeleye of Coberleye puts in his place Thomas de Gloucestria, clerk, to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 60 marks made to him by John de Upton in the late king's chancery.
April 11.
Eltham.
William Kenewy acknowledges that he owes to John son of John Kenewy, the younger (juniori), 53l. 6s. 8d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent. Witness: John de Eltham, earl of Cornwall, keeper of the realm.
Cancelled on payment.
April 12.
Eltham.
Henry Talbot acknowledges that he owes to Robert Talbot 300l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Sussex. Witness: John de Eltham, etc.—Master Robert de Stratford, one of the keepers of the great seal, received the acknowledgment.
April 12.
Eltham.
Isabella, late the wife of Thomas de Muskham, and Walter de Muskham acknowledge that they owe to Edmund de Coventre of London 80 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Hertford. Witness: John de Eltham, etc.
Membrane 19d.
Marmaduke Darel puts in his place William de Beltoft, clerk, to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 20 marks made to him by Ellen de Angrom.
April 4.
Eltham.
Palmerius Fraunceys, parson of the church of Aylesby, diocese of Lincoln, acknowledges that he owes to John Fraunceys, merchant of Florence, 8l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Lincoln.
John de Godesfeld acknowledges that he owes to William Noyl 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London.
April 6.
Eltham.
To Robert de Norton and William de la Rue. Order to supersede the execution of the king's appointment of them to make inquisition by the oaths of men of the islands of Gernereye, Jereseye, Serk, and Aureneye and the adjoining islands concerning certain articles contained in a roll that the king sent to them sub pede sigilli, certifying the king in chancery of what has been done by them by pretext of the assignment aforesaid. Witness: John de Eltham, earl of Cornwall, keeper of the realm. By C.
Robert de Beclescombe of Roucestre acknowledges that he owes to Robert atte Diche of London 30 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.
Roger de Bavent, the younger, and Hawisia de Monte Acuto, daughter of William de Monte Acuto, now Roger's wife, put in their place William de Norwich and Theobald Portejoye to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 300l. made to Hawisia in the late king's chancery by Thomas de Furnival of Shefeld, the elder.
April 8.
Eltham.
Oliver de Ingham acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Insula 1000 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. Norfolk and Wilts. Witness: John de Eltham.
Robert de la Reya, chaplain, John de Doudeswelle, chaplain, Thomas de Portesmuth, and Nicholas de la Doune of Wendesword acknowledge that they owe to Bertrand, cardinal deacon of St. Mary in Aquiro, 80l. 5s. 2d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Southampton.
Memorandum, that the king granted to Dinus Forsetti, Bartholomew de Barde, Peter Reynerii, and their fellows, merchants of the society of the Bardi of Florence, in part payment of the debts due from him to them, the 10,000 marks that the king of Scotland is bound to pay at Midsummer next, in full payment of the 30,000 marks that the king of Scotland was bound to pay to the king according to the form of peace between the king and Robert de Bruys, late king of Scotland, and four royal letters of acquittance testifying the receipt thereof were delivered to them, to wit one for the whole sum and three others for the same sum in parcels, and the said king Robert's letters obligatory for the said 30,000 marks were also delivered to them to be restored to the king of Scotland when payment of the 10,000 marks have been made. And the said Dinus, Bartholomew, and Peter bound themselves that if they were hindered from receiving the 10,000 marks from the king of Scotland, they would restore into chancery the said letters of acquittance and the said letters obligatory, and that thereafter they should be discharged of the said sum and the king should have his recovery (recuperare) against the king of Scotland, and that if they do not restore the said letters, they shall remain charged with the said 10,000 marks, in part payment of the debts due to them from the king. Dated at London, 31 March, 5 Edward III.
April 11.
Eltham.
To the sheriff of Norfolk and Suffolk. Order to cause proclamation to be made prohibiting the holding of tournaments, etc., without the king's special licence, and to arrest any persons with their horses, equipment and other things found doing so, certifying the king of their names. Witness: John de Eltham, keeper of the realm. By C.
[Fœdera.]
The like to the sheriffs of London. [Ibid.]
Richard de Sutton puts in his place John de Vienna and Richard de Fleham to defend the execution of a recognisance for 100l. made to Hugh Sampson of Southampton in chancery.
April 17.
Eltham.
John Ive of Haselbere acknowledges that he owes to William Pikerel of London, 'seler,' 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Dorset. Witness: John de Eltham, earl of Cornwall.
Thomas de Farnham and Isolda, late the wife of Gilbert Reyner, executors of Gilbert's will, put in their places John de Godesfeld to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 40l. made to them by John, prior of Monks' Horton.
April 13.
Eltham.
To the treasurer and barons of the exchequer. Order to admit an attorney to be appointed by Richard de Havekeslowe, late sheriff of Worcester, to render Richard's account at the exchequer for the time when he was sheriff, as Richard is intending certain affairs of the king's so that he cannot be present in person before them in three weeks from Easter last to render his account. By C.
Thomas Ughtred puts in his place William de Welingovre and Walter Power to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 18l. made to them in chancery by Henry de Ebor[aco] of Newcastle.
April 18.
Canterbury.
Richard Colyn of Otteham acknowledges that he owes to Petronilla, late the wife of John de Aston Somervill, 5 marks 6s. 8d; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent. Witness: John de Eltham.
Cancelled on payment.
Warin son of Thomas le Latimere, knight, acknowledges that he owes to John son of Roger de la Warre 1000l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Northampton.
John de Bello Monte puts in his place John de Anlaghby and Henry Bony to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 40l. made to him in chancery by John de Escudemor.
April 19.
Canterbury.
Thomas son of Thomas de Muskham of Shenle and Walter de Muskham of Shenle acknowledge that they owe to Henry de Edenestowe, clerk, and Robert his brother 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Hertford. Witness: John de Eltham.
Cancelled on payment.
April 23.
Wingham.
William son of Hugh atte Tounesende of Normanton-near-Suthwell acknowledges that he owes to Benedict de Normanton 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Nottingham.
John de Brumpton, Malculmus de Wasteneys, John de Alveton, and John de Ipstanes, the younger, acknowledge that they owe to James de Stafford 80 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Stafford.
Enrolment of demise by Brian de Pampesworth, parson of the church of Hoghton, co. Northampton, to Master Henry de Clif, canon of Salisbury, of the custody of all the lands in Selton, co. Dorset, Fissherton, co. Wilts, Pampesworth, co. Cambridge, and Kaynho, co. Bedford, that belonged to William Saffrey of Pampesworth, tenant in chief of the late king, the custody whereof the said king granted to Brian, to have during the minority of Brian son and heir of the said William, together with the heir's marriage, as granted to Brian, who agrees to acquit Henry of the 200 marks by which Brian made fine with the late king for the custody and marriage aforesaid. Dated at London, 24 April, 5 Edward III.
Memorandum, that Brian came into chancery, on the said day, and acknowledged the preceding deed.
April 24.
Wingham.
John de Oxonia, citizen of London, acknowledges that he owes to Ralph de Nevill, knight, 160l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Middlesex.
Cancelled on payment.
Henry de Brokworth puts in his place Nicholas de Crikelade to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 40l. made to him in chancery by Richard de la Rivere.
Brother Cono, prior of St. Andrew's, Northampton, acknowledges that he owes to Henry de Edenestowe, clerk, 10l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Northampton.
Cancelled on payment.
April 25.
Wingham.
Robert, prior of Bradewelle, acknowledges that he owes to John de Oxonia, citizen and vintner of London, 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Buckingham.
Cancelled on payment.
Hugh Aubyn, prior of Holy Trinity, York, acknowledges, for himself and convent, that he owes to Robert Selyman 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. York.
April 26.
Canterbury.
Robert Grymbaud acknowledges that he owes to John son of John atte Watre of Ware 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
Membrane 18d.
April 11.
Eltham.
To the sheriff of Norfolk and Suffolk. Order to cause proclamation to be made prohibiting the holding of tournaments, etc., without the king's special order, and to arrest any persons with their horses, equipments, and other things found doing so, certifying the king of their names. Witness: John de Eltham, keeper of the realm. [Fœdera.] By C.
The like to the sheriffs of London. [Ibid.]
April 15.
Eltham.
Robert le Bracy, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Clifton 40 marks; to he levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Worcester. Witness: John de Eltham, earl of Cornwall, keeper of the realm.
John de Sturmy, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Master Thomas de Garton and Dinus Forsetti, merchant of the society of the Bardi of Florence, 53l. 6s. 8d.; to be levied in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Norfolk.
Memorandum, that Dinus came into chancery at Westminster, on 23 November, and acknowledged that the aforesaid sum was owing to Thomas solely, and he willed that it should be levied for Thomas's use.
Cancelled on payment.
Robert atte Cirn puts in his place John de Elmham and Nicholas de Taterford to defend the execution of a recognisance for 40l. made by him in the late king's chancery to Edmund, late earl of Arundel.
April 16.
Eltham.
John Everard acknowledges that he owes to Hugh de Courtenay, the elder, 240l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Dorset. Witness: John de Eltham, earl of Cornwall, keeper of the realm.
April 3.
Eltham.
To the sheriffs of London. Order to cause proclamation to be made prohibiting on the king's behalf any merchant or other, of what estate or condition he may be, from bringing, or causing to be brought, into the realm any manner of money counterfeiting the king's money, under pain of forfeiture of life and limb and of all that he can forfeit, warning all that the king will take the said forfeiture without sparing aught if any fall into the forfeiture, by reason of the great damage to the king and his realm, as it is well known that the king's good and strong money of sterling has been and is counterfeited in parts beyond sea, and other weak money of like appearance has been counterfeited to the king's to a great quantity to the pound, and this counterfeited and weak money is so multiplied in the realm by merchants, who seek their gain without regarding the common damage of the king and of his people, that the king's good and strong money is depreciated (revillie). Given under the great seal. French. [Fœdera.]
The like to all the sheriffs of England and to the keeper of the Cinque Ports, 'mutatis mutandis.' [Ibid.]
Enrolment of release by Mariota, daughter and co-heiress of John de Mouviron of co. Essex to William de Harewold and Cicely his wife of her right in all the lands that fell to her inheritance after her father's death in the towns of Wrythlyngseye (sic), Fratyng', Bromleygh, Thurriton, Purlee, and Wodeham Mortimer, with the advowson of the chapel of Haxleslee. Dated at London, on Monday the quinzaine of Easter, in Cordwanerstrete, 5 Edward III.
Memorandum, that Mariota came into chancery, at Westminster, on 16 April, and acknowledged the aforesaid deed.
April 17.
Eltham.
Nicholas de la Beche, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Roger de Kent 8 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Sussex. Witness: John de Eltham, earl of Cornwall.
April 20.
Canterbury.
Brother Leonard de Tibertis, prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England, acknowledges, for himself and his successors, that he owes to Hugh de Courteneye, the elder, 200 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Somerset. Witness: John de Eltham.
Cancelled on payment.
John, abbot of Vaudey, acknowledges, for himself and convent, that he owes to William de Melton, chaplain, 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Lincoln.
John, prior of Monks' Horton, acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Farnham of London 60l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.
Edmund de Dacre, knight, and Robert de Bristoll, citizen of London, acknowledge that they owe to Ralph de Cantebrigg', citizen of London, 48l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Lancaster.
Cancelled on payment.
Edmund de Dacre, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Bristoll', citizen of London, 48l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Lancaster.
Cancelled on payment.
April 22.
Wingham.
John de Valoignes acknowledges that he owes to John de Warbelton, knight, 37l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Southampton.
Isabella, late the wife of John de Castelacre, citizen of London, and William, her son and heir, acknowledge that they owe to Alice, daughter of John le Blount, knight, 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Surrey.
Cancelled on payment.
John le Blount, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Isabella, late the wife of John de Castelacre, citizen of London, and William, her son and heir, 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Wilts.
Cancelled on payment.
April 23.
Wingham.
Thomas de la Haye acknowledges that he owes to Thomas de Keteryngham 20l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Cambridge.
April 26.
Eltham.
Hugh Balle acknowledges that he owes to William de Dereham, parson of the church of Craule, 5 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Worcester.
William Botevilleyn acknowledges that he owes to William Carbonel, Robert de Boys, Thomas de Burgh, and William de Teye 500l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Essex.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged on 24 April, 6 Edward III.
April 27.
Eltham.
Brother Leonard de Tibertis, prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England, acknowledges, for himself and his successors, that he owes to Cambinus Fantini called 'Spaygne' of Florence 300l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in co. Leicester.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by Nicholas Guillelmi and Guido de la Choche, executors of Cambinus's will.
April 27.
Stratford.
Master Nicholas de Lodelowe acknowledges that he owes to Henry de Stratford, clerk, 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Northampton.
May 1.
Havering-atte-Bower.
To William de Clynton, constable of Dover castle and warden of the Cinque Ports, or to him who supplies his place in the port of Dover. Order to permit Mary, late the wife of Aymer de Valencia, earl of Pembroke, who is going to parts beyond sea in the king's service, to cross from that port with her men, horses, and equipments. By K.
Enrolment of indenture witnessing that whereas Master Walter de Burleye, canon of Chichester church, is bound to William Trussel of Flore, knight, in 200 marks by recognisance in chancery, William hereby grants that the recognisance shall be cancelled upon payment of 60l. and 10 marks at Flore at terms specified herein. Dated at London, on Tuesday after St. John ante Portam Latinam, 5 Edward III.
Memorandum, that Walter came into chancery at Westminster, on 8 May, and acknowledged the preceding indenture.
May 4.
Havering-atte-Bower.
To the sheriff of Lancaster. Order to cause as many ships to be hired (frectari) for the passage of Anthony de Lucy, justiciary of Ireland, and of Thomas de Burgh, treasurer of Ireland, to Ireland as Anthony shall direct, and to cause them to be taken to a place to be appointed by Anthony, according to the king's former order, notwithstanding the king's order to deliver to the treasury all the money collected or to be collected by him. [Fœdera.] By C.
The like to the sheriff of Cumberland. [Ibid.]
Membrane 17d.
April 12.
Eltham.
To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order to permit the men and servants of David, king of Scotland, deputed by his letters patent, to buy 400 quarters of wheat and malt within the sheriff's bailiwick, and to carry it to Scotland, notwithstanding the king's late prohibition of the carrying of corn out of the realm without his special licence, as he has granted permission to David to buy 400 quarters in the sheriff's bailiwick for the expenses of his household. [Fœdera.] By C.
April 17.
Eltham.
John le Mareschal acknowledges that he owes to John de Warbelton 33l. 6s. 8d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Southampton. Witness: John de Eltham, earl of Cornwall, keeper of the realm.
Robert de Suwell acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Depyng' 10 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Surrey.
April 23.
Wingham.
Ranulph de Kele and John de Kele, citizens and goldsmiths of London, acknowledge that they owe to Master Edmund de London, archdeacon of Bedford, 40s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in the city of London.
John de Daggeworth acknowledges that he owes to Roger de Bedefeld 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in cos. Essex and Suffolk.
Cancelled on payment.
April 22.
Wingham.
William de Bello Campo, knight, Richard de Tye, parson of the church of Multon near Kenteford, diocese of Norwich, and Richard de la Rokele acknowledge that they owe to William de Hoo, parson of the church of Dalinghoo, and to John his brother, 213l. 6s. 8d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Norfolk.
Cancelled on payment.
Enrolment of indenture, whereby William de Hoo and John agree to cancel the preceding recognisance upon payment of 160 marks at certain terms. Dated at Westminster, 25 April, 5 Edward III. French.
Memorandum, that William de Hoo and John came into chancery at Westminster, on the said day, and acknowledged the preceding deed.
April 22.
Wingham.
William de Bello Campo, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Richard de Tye, parson of Multon near Kenteford, and to Richard de la Rokele 213l. 6s. 8d.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Norfolk.
Enrolment of indenture, whereby Richard and Richard agree to cancel the preceding recognisance if William acquit them against William de Hoo and John his brother of a recognisance made by them jointly with William de Bello Campo to the said William and John for 213l. 6s. 8d. Dated at Westminster, 25 April, 5 Edward III. French.
Memorandum, that Richard de Tye and Richard de la Rokele came into chancery at Westminster, on the said day, and acknowledged the preceding deed.
Memorandum, that on Saturday before St. George the Martyr, to wit 20 April, 5 Edward III., the king, with J. bishop of Winchester, his chancellor, Sir William de Monte Acuto, and certain other magnates in his company, returning home from parts beyond sea to which he had previously gone, landed at Dover at the ninth hour, and was lodged at Wengham on the following night. [Fœdera.]
April 26.
Wingham.
John son of Robert de West Wycombe acknowledges that he owes to James Fresel of Bledelawe 12l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Buckingham.
Cancelled on payment.
April 28.
Stratford.
Ralph Basset of Weldon acknowledges that he owes to Robert de Arderne 1,000l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Northampton.
Enrolment of indenture made between Sir Ralph Basset of Weldon and Sir Robert de Arderne witnessing, that whereas Richard son and heir of the said Ralph has married Nicole, the daughter of the said Robert, and Ralph has enfeoffed Richard and Nicole of the manor of Wyvelesthorn, co. Hertford, and of all his lands, rents, etc., in Drayton Beuchamp and Putenham, co. Buckingham, in free marriage as estate (port) by his charter, in allowance for 20l. of land, which manor and lands shall remain in the hands of Robert until the children shall be of such age that they may know how to govern themselves, for their maintenance, provided that if Nicole die without issue of her body before she come of full age, to wit sixteen (cesse) years, then Robert shall hold the said manor and lands for seven years after her decease, in allowance for his money, and Ralph shall enfeoff one or two men in whom he has trust of all his land, and shall resume estate by fine in the king's court to him and the heirs of his body, with reversion to his right heirs; before which enfeoffments and levying of the fines Ralph shall not enfeoff any one of any land and shall not charge any land that he has, to the prejudice of Richard his son, except the manor of Pygthesle, which shall remain at the disposal (devers) of Ralph in case he be hard pressed (suppris) to make mischief to save his life or if other matter so press him that he may not make other arrangement (chevisance) whereby his chattels may suffice, in which case he shall have power to alienate the said manor of Pigthesle to the nearest friend of the children before all others and for a less sum than to others; and so he shall enfeoff one or two men of the manor of Maddele, wherein Dame Joan is jointured (joynt), in the manner aforesaid concerning other lands, and shall resume such estate, saving that the said Joan shall have estate therein for her life. To obtain this marriage Robert has paid to Ralph 300 marks sterling, of which sum 20l. shall be allowed to Robert to obtain Ralph licence from the king to alienate his land in the form aforesaid, and if any demand be made upon Ralph for the fine made with the king for such licence, Robert shall acquit him of the demand and protect him from damage: to do which Robert has made surety to Ralph in an obligation of 20l. Robert grants that if Ralph observe these covenants, so far as is in his power, between now and Christmas next, so that it shall not be his fault if the king's licence be not obtained between now and Michaelmas, the recognisance for 1,000l. made by Ralph to Robert in chancery on 28 April, 5 Edward III., shall be rendered void and null. Witnesses: William de Sharishulle; Robert de Sadington; Sir Waryn Latimer; Roger Hillari; William de Seint Johan; John le Harpour; John de Helpeston; Henry Grene; Simon de Wappenham. Dated at London, 29 April, 5 Edward III. French.
April 28.
Stratford.
Ed. Sauvage, son of John Sauvage, knight, acknowledges that he owes to John Salmon, fishmonger (pessoner), of London 100l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.
Cancelled on payment.
Isabella, late the wife of John de Sabrichesworth, formerly citizen and draper of London, acknowledges that she owes to Henry de Welton of London, shoemaker (calligar'), 10 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of her lands and chattels in the city of London.
Conan son of Henry acknowledges that he owes to William Latymer 40 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. York.
Cancelled on payment.
William Carbounel acknowledges that he owes to Robert Houel 100s.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Suffolk.
Robert de Tanton, clerk, puts in his place John de Bruton to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 50s. made to him in chancery by Thomas de Pirle of Croidon, and a recognisance for 10 marks made to him in chancery by Peter Phelip of Croydon.
May 2.
Havering-atte-Bower.
To William Trussel, escheator this side Trent. Order not to distrain John de Britannia, earl of Richmond, who dwells in parts beyond sea, for his homage for the lands that he holds of the king, as the king has granted him respite until Midsummer next and for a year from then. By K.
April 8.
Eltham.
To the bishop of St. Malo and the dean and chapter of the same. The king has received complaint from William Arnaldi de Vile, citizen of Bayonne, that he, after the reformation of peace between the king of France and the king, caused a ship of his called 'La Seintberthelmeu' to be laden at Lisbon (Selybon), in the kingdom of Portugal, with small wares (averio ponderis) and other goods and merchandises bought by him in those parts, in order to carry the same to England and Flanders for the purposes of trade, and that Stephen le Coche, master of the ship called 'La Sainte Jame,' and Peter le Congre, master of the ship called 'La Jouette,' of St. Malo with other malefactors of that town lay in wait for William's ship, and assaulted it by armed force whilst sailing on the sea before the port of St. Matthieu near the coast of Britanny, and grievously wounded some of the mariners of the ship by their missiles and engines, and pursued William and the mariners of his said ship to Bordeaux thus assaulting them, so that William, through fear of such assault, was compelled to discharge his goods there, whereby he lost a great part of his goods and of his profit that he ought to have acquired, wherefore he has besought the king to provide a remedy: the king, desiring to exhibit justice to William in the premises, especially as the premises are imparted to him by the testimony of trustworthy men, requests the bishop to cause speedy justice to be done to William or his attorney or proctor concerning the trespasses aforesaid and his damages, and to compel the said malefactors to exhibit suitable satisfaction to him according to the requirements of right, certifying the king of his proceedings herein by his letters and by the bearer of the presents.
Asselinus Simonetti of Luca puts in his place Nicholas Simonetti of Luca to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 60l. made to him in chancery by John de Claiden, parson of the church of Mancestre.—Thomas de Evesham received the attornment.
April 31.
Waltham.
Master John de Walmere, parson of the church of Iffeld, diocese of Chichester, acknowledges that he owes to Simon, archbishop of Canterbury, 100 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent.
John de Monte Gomeri puts in his place John de Watenbull and William de Northwyk to prosecute the execution of a recognisance for 200l. made to him in chancery by Thomas de Hamme.
William de Holewy acknowledges that he owes to William Trussel, the elder, 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Northampton.
Ralph de Aubeney of Southpederton, William le Jeu, and William Hamond acknowledge that they owe to Henry Darcy of London, 'draper,' 60l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of their lands and chattels in co. Buckingham.
Cancelled on payment.
John son of Robert Crochard acknowledges that he owes to William de London, tailor, 40l.; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Cornwall.
Cancelled on payment.
April 30.
Havering-atte-Bower.
Thomas Holbode, carrier (portitor) of the king's wardrobe, is sent to the prior and convent of Merton to receive such allowance in their house as John le Bul, deceased, had therein by the late king's request.
By p.s. [4559.]