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The said second Earle the ninth Henry of William of Aton
Cozen & heire to the Lord Vescy,
Purchased the foundation of Ferribie, & Watton,
& the patronage of Malton perpetually
To him & his heires for ever stedfastly,
The Lord Pearcie by descent alwaies to bee
True founder of Malton, Watton, & Ferriby
of the wch is faire evidence under seale to see.