Suffolk. John Poter of Somerton, fuller, accused before the aforesaid justices by John de Pole, lately chamberlain of Lord John de Cavendyssh, lately the king's chief justice, that on Friday 14th June 1381 he was at Lakenheath, and with a great force and in warlike manner he rose up against the king and the dignity of the crown, and on the same day and abovesaid year the aforesaid John Poter treacherously and feloniously in person abetted and caused other traitors and enemies of the king to kill the aforesaid Lord John de Cavendyssh. And because of this the aforesaid John Poter has been arrested, and brought before the aforesaid justices by the sheriff it was asked of him how he wishes to acquit himself of the charges of felony and treason aforesaid, he declares that he is in no way guilty, and puts himself upon the country. Therefore, it is ordered that the jurors should come and were elected with the assent of the said John Poter and the jurors say on their oath that the aforesaid John Poter of Somerton, fuller, is guilty of the felony and treason of which he is accused. Judgement is therefore given that he should be beheaded, and his head placed upon the pillory etc., and that an inquiry be made into his lands and chattels. (Beheaded).
