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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Noble Thomas Lord Egrimond by the Seaventh Kinge Henery
Promoted, and under his protection
Rebels & Traytours hee was ay ready to confound
which against his soveraigne Lord made insurrection
To faith & fidelity hee had zeale & affection

at Northampton hee was slayne in his princes quarrell & vindication
of St Thomas day of Canterbury in the Translation.

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