Remains, Historical and Literary, Connected with the Palatine Counties of Lancaster and Chester, Volumen46Chetham Society., 1858 |
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Página 941 - ... return unto his former trade), that, except some better order be taken, or the laws already made be better executed, such as dwell in uplandish towns and little villages shall live but in small safety and rest.
Página 892 - Council of the city ; and that is called the Mayor's play where every one that will comes in without money, the Mayor giving the players a reward as he thinks fit to show respect unto them.