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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Edward Bailiall kinge of Scots as in Pollicronycon I reade
to the said Sixt Henry for his great Prowes & valiant deede
Specially, faire lands & Lordships gave him beyond ye water of Tweede
As to say Lough-Mabans in Affdale, & the fforrest of Gedworth & Alardale
And many other Lordships beyond the English Pale
wthin the Realme of Scotland this ye may see
How the Pearcies were had in honor for theire fidelity.

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