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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Many Knights & gentlemen that day wth him hee led
to whom hee gave fees & was right speciall Lord
But in his greate neede all sodainely they fled

there was some priuie treason, the troth to record
Alas in theire conscience they have cause to remord
to forsake him whereby hee lost his life
at Beuerley Minster hee lyeth & alsoe Lady Mawd his wife.

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