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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The eight Henry, sone to the Seaventh Henry bounteous & good
his father yet livinge was a right valiant knight
And did many notable acts as became his noble bloud
for defence of his Princes Realme hee spared not to fight
ffor his sharpe quicknesse & speedinesse at neede
Henry Hottespur hee was called indeede.

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