Chronicle of the Family of Percy

Peeris, William

Here beginneth the Prologue of this litle treaties followinge wch is ye discent of the Lord Percies made & compiled briefely by mee Wm Peeris Clerke & Priest. Secretary to the Right noble Earle Henry the Vth earle of Northumberland.

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This said third Lord William Pearcy as the Chronicles doth tell
wt kinge William Conqueror was in favour specially,
Hee found none more stedfast amonge all his Councell

therefore hee promoted him in favour singularly
ffor his merits & his manhood hee loved him cordeally
& into the Boreall parts hee willed him to resort
a noble Lady caused him to marry named Em de Porte.

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