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 saide first Lde Geffray Percy was a right noble lord
specially accepted for his truth & steadfastnes
As the saide Chronicles of Normandy doe record
& after many yeares spent in this vale of wretchednes
Almighty god called him to his mercifull goodnes
In his Celestiall pallas rewarded to bee
whom succeeded his eldest sone & heire Ld. Wm. Percy.

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