Right wurchepfull howsbond, I recomand me to yow, prayng yow to wete that the parson of Oxened told me that Wymdham told hym that Sweynnysthorp is hold of the Kyng be the thred part or the fourt part of a knyt fye; and ho so euer had the maner of Sweynsthorp, he shuld fynde an armyd man in tyme of werre in the Castell of Norwhic xl days to his owyn cost, and that ye shuld pay xxx s. to the Kyng yerly owth of the seyd maner; and it is fond also that your fader shuld a died seysyd, and that ye shuld a entyrryd ther-in as heyre after your fader dysseys and that ye shuld be now vp-on the age of xxx wynter. It semyth be that he seyd that he is preuy to the seyd matere. Also the seyd Wymdham seyd to the seyd parson that the Kyng hath yovyn it to the Provost of Eton. I suppose that it myth not be graunted so hastyly after that it was seysyd.
It is seyd here that it is lyke that there shall be mad more affrays at Lynne wyth-in short tyme. I herd sey that Bosvyle cam in-to Lynne wythin this vij nyȝt and mad affray vp-on a man of Lynne and yaffe hym a buffette, and that shall turne to non esse or after. In gode feyth I here no man sey but that Bosvyle is right a mysgouernyd yong man, and he hath many wordes myth wele be left. I suppose but if his mayster voyd hym he shall repente hym be-cause of his mysgouernauns wyth-in short tyme. His mayster hath many moo elmyes than he shuld haue be-cause of his mysgouernauns. I wold fayn that ye myth conceyle hym that he myth a-voyd hym assone as he myth wyth his wurchep, for he shall ell repent hym.
The Trinité haue yow in his kepyng. Writen at Norwhic the Friday next a-fore Seynt George.
Yowres, M. Paston
Right wurchepfull howsbond, I recomand me to yow, prayng yow to wete that the parson of Oxened told me that Wymdham told hym that Sweynnysthorp is hold of the Kyng be the thred part or the fourt part of a knyt fye; and ho so euer had the maner of Sweynsthorp, he shuld fynde an armyd man in tyme of werre in the Castell of Norwhic xl days to his owyn cost, and that ye shuld pay xxx s. to the Kyng yerly owth of the seyd maner; and it is fond also that your fader shuld a died seysyd, and that ye shuld a entyrryd ther-in as heyre after your fader dysseys and that ye shuld be now vp-on the age of xxx wynter. It semyth be that he seyd that he is preuy to the seyd matere. Also the seyd Wymdham seyd to the seyd parson that the Kyng hath yovyn it to the Provost of Eton. I suppose that it myth not be graunted so hastyly after that it was seysyd.
It is seyd here that it is lyke that there shall be mad more affrays at Lynne wyth-in short tyme. I herd sey that Bosvyle cam in-to Lynne wythin this vij nyȝt and mad affray vp-on a man of Lynne and yaffe hym a buffette, and that shall turne to non esse or after. In gode feyth I here no man sey but that Bosvyle is right a mysgouernyd yong man, and he hath many wordes myth wele be left. I suppose but if his mayster voyd hym he shall repente hym be-cause of his mysgouernauns wyth-in short tyme. His mayster hath many moo elmyes than he shuld haue be-cause of his mysgouernauns. I wold fayn that ye myth conceyle hym that he myth a-voyd hym assone as he myth wyth his wurchep, for he shall ell repent hym.
The Trinité haue yow in his kepyng. Writen at Norwhic the Friday next a-fore Seynt George.
Yowres, M. Paston
Right wurchepfull howsbond, I recomand me to yow, prayng yow to wete that the parson of Oxened told me that Wymdham told hym that Sweynnysthorp is hold of the Kyng be the thred part or the fourt part of a knyt fye; and ho so euer had the maner of Sweynsthorp, he shuld fynde an armyd man in tyme of werre in the Castell of Norwhic xl days to his owyn cost, and that ye shuld pay xxx s. to the Kyng yerly owth of the seyd maner; and it is fond also that your fader shuld a died seysyd, and that ye shuld a entyrryd ther-in as heyre after your fader dysseys and that ye shuld be now vp-on the age of xxx wynter. It semyth be that he seyd that he is preuy to the seyd matere. Also the seyd Wymdham seyd to the seyd parson that the Kyng hath yovyn it to the Provost of Eton. I suppose that it myth not be graunted so hastyly after that it was seysyd.
It is seyd here that it is lyke that there shall be mad more affrays at Lynne wyth-in short tyme. I herd sey that Bosvyle cam in-to Lynne wythin this vij nyȝt and mad affray vp-on a man of Lynne and yaffe hym a buffette, and that shall turne to non esse or after. In gode feyth I here no man sey but that Bosvyle is right a mysgouernyd yong man, and he hath many wordes myth wele be left. I suppose but if his mayster voyd hym he shall repente hym be-cause of his mysgouernauns wyth-in short tyme. His mayster hath many moo elmyes than he shuld haue be-cause of his mysgouernauns. I wold fayn that ye myth conceyle hym that he myth a-voyd hym assone as he myth wyth his wurchep, for he shall ell repent hym.
The Trinité haue yow in his kepyng. Writen at Norwhic the Friday next a-fore Seynt George.
Yowres, M. Paston
Right wurchepfull howsbond, I recomand me to you, prayng you to wait that the parson of Oxnead told me that Wymdham told him that Sweynnysthorp is hold of the King be the thred part or the fourt part of a knyt fye; and ho so ever had the manner of Swainsthorpe, he should fynde an armyd man in time of werre in the Castle of Norwich xl days to his own cost, and that you should pay xxx s. to the King yerly owth of the said manner; and it is fond also that your father should a died seysyd, and that you should a entyrryd there-in as heyre after your father dysseys and that you should be now vp-on the age of xxx wynter. It semyth be that he said that he is preuy to the said matere. Also the said Wymdham said to the said parson that the King has yovyn it to the Provost of Eton. I suppose that it myth not be graunted so hastyly after that it was seysyd.
It is said [here/her] that it is like that there shall be mad more affrays at Lynne with-in short time. I herd sey that Bosvyle cam in-to Lynne within this vij nyȝt and mad affray vp-on a man of Lynne and yaffe him a buffette, and that shall turne to no ease or after. In good faith I [here/her] no man sey but that Bosvyle is right a mysgouernyd yong man, and he has many wordes myth wele be left. I suppose but if his mayster voyd him he shall repente him be-cause of his mysgouernauns with-in short time. His mayster has many moo elmyes than he should have be-cause of his mysgouernauns. I would fayn that you myth conceyle him that he myth a-voyd him assone as he myth with his wurchep, for he shall ell repent him.
The Trinité have you in his keeping. Written at Norwich the Friday next a-fore Saint George.
Yours, M. Paston
Respected husband, my best wishes to you. I want you to know that the parson of Oxnead told me that Wymondham told him that Swainsthorpe belongs to the King by the third or fourth part of a knight's fee: whoever has the manor of Swainsthorpe should provide an armed man in time of war, in the castle at Norwich for 90 days at his own cost, and that you should pay thirty shillings to the King each year from the income of the manor. He said it has been established that your father died in possession by force and that you entered as heir to your father on his death and that you are now 30 years old. He says he knows about this. Also Wymondham said to the parson that the King has given it to the Provost of Eton. I suppose it might not be granted so quickly after it was seized.
It is said here that it is likely that there will be more trouble at Lynn before long. I heard say that Bosvyle came into Lynn within this week and attacked a man of Lynn and gave him a beating and that may turn out to be nothing or worse. In good faith I haven't heard anyone say anything but that Bosvyle in a very undisciplined young man, and there may be other words unsaid. I suppose if his master avoids him he'll be sorry for his lack of discipline before too long. His master has many more enemies than he should have because of it. I wish you would advise him to disown him as soon as he can while retaining his honour, for he'll then be sorry.
The Trinity look after you. Written at Norwich the Friday before Saint George's day.
Yours, M. Paston
