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 honourable man & right noble Lord
was faithfull & stedfast therefore unto this day
Of his faith & Troth ould wryteings record
Crowne of all vertues is truth I dare say
Which in the noble Pearcies bloud has floured alway
In Yorke minster this most honourable knight
by the first Earle his father lyeth openly in sight.

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