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The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… the early Stuart period. In June 1640 Sir Robert Hudleston and Robert Hope quarrelled at the Horseshoe Tavern in Drury … base fellow'. When Hudleston answered that he was a knight and the king's servant, and threatened to complain to the Earl Marshal, Hope gave him …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… returned to the crown office, which was contemptuous and provocative of a duel. Dr Duck entered the libel on 23 February 1639 and two days later Dr Talbot, acting on Pattison's behalf, … 20/2i, Libel 1. Hudlestone was descended from knights and his family had been gentry for up to 300 years. Pattison …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… said that he was a 'base fellow, base shitten captaine, and when he spake he did barke as a dogg against the moone', … of his behaviour when drunk. Hudson submitted to this and entered a recognisance for £100, but then in the … false witness. What was the witnesses' age, occupation, place and condition of living? How did the witness know the …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… the last three weeks told Hughes that 'he was a base rogue and villaine', thereby provoking him to duel. Process was granted on 6 February 1640 and Hughes entered bond to prosecute the case on the 12 th; … Middlesex, tailor, on behalf of Hughes. Sealed, subscribed and delivered in the presence of John Watson. Notes Neither …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… her 'base-slutt', saying that 'she was an whore, bawde and that she was brought upp in Turnball-street, and her fine clothes were bought att the broakers'. No … EM324, Petition 'Whereas one Walter Rowlestone, in a rude and uncivile manner, hath grossly abused and defamed Mrs …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… co. Norfolk, knt v Robert Reynolds, haberdasher, and William Merriall of the same, yeoman September 1639 - Easter term 1640 Magdalen Gate, Norwich, and inside it, Magdalen Street, where the commissioners met … appear in the Court Military, 'on a certaine day and place therein expressed.' 2. Upon or before 29 September …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… of the Broad family (Photograph: Richard Cust) Windrush manor, the Elizabethan home of Edward Hungerford (Photograph: … had been involved in lawsuits against Hungerford's mother and father and had, allegedly, defrauded the local taxpayers … Hungerford? Did they wear his livery? In what degree and place did they serve, and what was their annual wage? 3. Had …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… custody after Hungerford had abused Ambrose Parris, J.P. and alderman of Malmesbury, 'turning his hatt about his head, and saying, Sirra Ambrose, fill me a pott of ale.' Hungerford … single man who at the time in the libel had 'noe certaine place of habitacon', and that Hungerford had been brought …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… headed by Valentine Pell of Dersingham, co. Norfolk, esq, and John Green, the town's mayor; but no further proceedings … Summary of proceedings Dr Lewin acted as counsel for Baron and Dr Talbot for Waters. On 18 November 1637, Waters was … Norfolk, esq, Godfrey Cobbs of Gayton, co. Norfolk, gent, and Thomas Drury, gent, and also Francis Parlet, esq, John …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… Abstract Hungerford complained that between November 1636 and March 1637 Staples had said at Park in Savernake Forest, … a base fellow, a base rascall, a puppie, a jackanapes', and his 'armes did smell more of the base than the Mullett'. … ancient gentry for up to 200 years. 2. Between November and March 1636 Staples said at Park in the forest of …