John Skynnere threatens and takes a fine from John Myles
Details
[The jurors] also say that John Skynnere of Feltwell together with other unknown wrongdoers, at the time of the uprising and rumour on Sunday 16th June 1381 came to Feltwell and openly threatened the life and limb of John Myles, and in fear of these threats the aforesaid John Myles made a fine of 20 s. with the aforesaid John Skynnere, or otherwise John Skynnere would have killed and beheaded John Myles, the which 20 s. the aforesaid John Skynnere feloniously took and carried away, against the king's peace.
Date of incident (or "date from" if range)
16/06/1381
Location
Feltwell,Norfolk
Type
Trespass to person: threats,Trespass to chattels: extortion and forcible fine
