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 said Elynor his wife daughter to the said Earle of Arundell
was a constant Lady honourable and wise
A faire tyme of life was graunte her in this world to dwell
at Semar, a new Chappell the said Lady did devise
And caused it to bee built in right costly wise

and the ffifth Henry Pearcie sone to the ffourth Henry next after succeedinge
founded two Chauntries for two Priests in the said Chappell to singe.

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