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48. On the morrow of the Assumption [16 Aug. 1254] William de Wendene of Essex was playing chess (ad scaccarium) with Robert son of Bernard, a knight of Essex, in Robert's house in the ward of Ralph Sperling [Billingsgate ward] when a quarrel arose between them. Robert the knight's squire intervened with the intention of striking William because he was arguing with his master and William, perceiving this, struck Robert in the stomach with a knife so that he died. William at once fled and took sanctuary in the church of St. Mary atte Huile where he remained for three days and then escaped. The mayor and aldermen are asked who should answer for the escape and say that an answer has been given elsewhere.' Therefore let there be a discussion. Because William was not of the City but of the county of Essex the sheriff of Essex is ordered to have him exacted and outlawed in his own county, and to inquire about chattels and frankpledge. Thomas de Hales, Henry the Cook, William Baudri and Simon Crul, four neighbours, do not come and are not suspected. Thomas was attached by John Sperlyng and Roger Heryng, Henry by John Frere and William Pikeman, William by Reginald Fresheryng and William le Fhismongere [sic], Simon by Richard le Rus and Thomas de Oystergate. So they are in *mercy. Robert son of Bernard was attached for the death but does not come. The mayor and aldermen, asked if they suspect him, say they do not. He was attached by Walter de Coumbes and Henry de Waleton baker. So they are in *mercy.
Nota 20. Quod nemo tenetur respondere de evasione in Civitate.
14th cent.: Scribatur nota [cf. 524 no. 20].
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