Roger Loksmyth threatens and extorts Simon Wylymot
Details
[The jurors] also say that Roger Loksmyth of Snettisham along with others unknown at the time of the insurrection and rumour, namely on Tuesday 18th June 1381, with force and arms and against the king's peace came to Snettisham and openly threatened the life and limb of Simon Wylymot with a drawn dagger, and if he did not want to give him 15 quarters of malt he would lead a certain society of men risen [in rebellion] against the peace to throw down his houses and destroy his goods and chattels, and if the same Simon happens to be found he would be killed and beheaded, and thus he [Roger] feloniously took and carried away the aforesaid 15 quarters of malt worth 45 s.
Date of incident (or "date from" if range)
18/06/1381
Location
Snettisham,Norfolk
Type
Trespass to person: threats,Trespass to chattels: extortion and forcible fine
