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The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… right of them.' The words had been spoken, in the earl's absence, before local farmers and their wives out in the barley fields of Wadworth at harvest time in September 1635. … Kingston must have been especially anxious for Copley's appearance in the court as Copley and his father entered a …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… the words it was out of 'passion and grief' at Kirton's false testimony. He also maintained that whilst he 'did … and had been educated in common law at Clifford's Inn, Kirton was not a gentleman by descent, but 'a man of a … behalf and paying some of the costs of the suit. Kirton's witnesses, all drawn from the traders and respectable …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… V HUTCHINS Alexander Lavingston of St Martin in the Fields, co. Middlesex, esq v Robert Hutchins of the same, … [For Hutchins' counter suit, see cause 323]. Plaintiff's case 14/3d, Defence interrogatories 1. The witnesses were … of their oath.' No date. Signed by Richard Hart. Defendant's case 13/3p, Defence 1. That he uttered the words against …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… survives. Initial proceedings 17/3t, Libel 1. Lawrence's family had been reputed gentry for up to 100 years. 2. In … insulted Lawrence and challenged him to fight. 4. Hillyard's actions had been provocative of a duel. Unsigned. Dated 28 …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… granted process on 31 July 1639. 6/55, Plaintiff's bond 1 August 1639 Bound to appear 'in the Court in the … of Westminster'. Signed by Matthew Dove of St Giles-in-the-Fields, co. Middlesex, gent, on behalf of Lenthall. Sealed … Initial proceedings Petition: 6/56 (31 Jul 1639) Plaintiff's bond: 6/55 (1 Aug 1639) People mentioned in the case Dove, …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… Council Library and Information Service) The plaintiff's son, Sir Nicholas Le Strange (From the Prints Collection, … and the hundred court against Warner and Le Strange's son, Sir Nicholas, for making the alterations and on this occasion Stileman refused to accept Sir Hamon's assurances, telling him that he would proceed with his …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… him when sitting down for dinner at the house of Welden's brother, George, in Cookham, Berkshire, in 1631. Hawthorne … to certify performance to the first meeting of the Marshal's court after Michaelmas 1635. Initial proceedings 9/4/28, … 2-4 yeares last bine an makinge within the grounds or fields of Nathaniel Hawthorne in Cookham in Berks whilest …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… Mackworth and his bride as they passed through the town's streets towards his house (From, John Speed, Theatre of the … married brought his wife (being the Baron of Kyndarton's sister) and passed through the streete (accompanied with … Westminster'. Signed by William Crowne of St Martin-in-the-Fields, Middlesex, gent, on behalf of Mackworth. Sealed, …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… and that men called me Master Mantell in mockery, but Goodman Mantell was my name'. He also claimed that in August … also given that on 22 March 1636, with regard to Mantell's prosecution, Sampson said 'in a boasting and scoffing … the house', to which Sampson had retorted, 'Howe nowe Goodman Mantell, are you such a man to fight with one of us?' …