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The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… Chaloner was the son of Sir Thomas Chaloner, the courtier and naturalist, and Edward Heylin the brother of Peter … begged Heylin's forgiveness on his knees, drank his health and promised him a 'yorkshire nag', worth £10 by way … venue mentioned. Dethick assigned Humphrey Jones as notary public. Dated 2 December 1637. Signed by Gilbert Dethick, …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… January 1637. Drayton was required to appear in February and April following, but no further proceedings survive. … Summary of proceedings Dr Duck, Dr Eden, Dr Tanner and Dr Talbot acted as counsel at various stages. On 28 … concerning scandalous words provocative of a duel. On 11 and 16 February 1637 Drayton was required to appear. On 29 …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… previous January Amphlett gave him the lie several times and said that he was 'a base fellowe, a base cowardly rascall, and no gentleman' in the presence of witnesses. Chambers … served his lordship [Thomas Lord Windsor] in the place and quality of a gentleman (which title your petitioner is …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… of proceedings Dr Lewin acted as counsel for Hilton and on 28 November 1637 he sought a hearing to present … expenses on Hilton's behalf. Notes Arnold Child of Barnes and of Gray's Inn (b.c.1596) was the eldest son of Arnold … of Sutton Court in the parish of Chiswick, co. Middlesex, and Barnes, co. Surrey, gent, and Elizabeth, daughter of Mr …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… duel in court before the Earl of Arundel, Lord Maltravers and Sir Henry Marten. Notes Arthur Clarke was the son of Robert Clarke and Elizabeth Walshe, daughter of William Walshe and his second wife Olive, daughter of Mr Clere of Stokesby, …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… Priors, Warwickshire, to commemorate his wife, Margaret and two sons (Photograph: Richard Cust) Abstract Clarke … scandalous words. The case came before the court in June and November 1636; but no indication of sentence survives. … The cause came before Sir Henry Marten on 3 June 1636 and there were further proceedings on 8 November 1636. Notes …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… Claxton for security for a loan he was arranging for him and that he was provoked by Claxton calling him 'base drunken rogue' and striking him in the face. He also claimed Claxton's three … co. Somerset. Dethick assigned Alexander Jett as notary public. Dated 12 February 1638 Signed by Gilbert Dethick, …
10th April 1624
Proceedings in Parliament 1624
… of Sir Robert Anstruther, Sir George Abercromby and [Dr.] John Craig. Committed to: [f. 125] Sir George More … to the award. To have the Speaker to grant Edward Bois and Doctor Bois his warrant for these. Wednesday next to be … COKE. The matter agreed on already; to be given after the public declaration made. The form only now to be considered …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… him to fight him, vilifying him 'with most foule language and termes of dishonour'. Process was granted on 27 October … Petition 'Your petitioner being a gent. nobly discended and of liberall educacon, and living in creditt and reputation in his countrey, by …
The Court of Chivalry 1634-1640
… that in August 1639 Barber had said that he was a cozener and that 'he learned nothing by hearing of sermons but to come home and cosen his neighbours'. Process was granted on 10 October … of divers persons, say that your petitioner was a cozener and that he is joined with his man to cosen him Barber; and …