Petition from John Gervais complaining of theft and forcible fine
Gervais requests remedy because the said trouble-makers came on the Monday after the Ascension and took wine from the tavern and spices from the shop and stayed in his other buildings which were not sealed until he made them an obligation for 100 marks under duress and against his will, and they assessed Middleton and his chamberlains, of which the petitioner is one, to pay £20, and because he would not pay the £20 again, they sealed up the buildings to the number of 400. Response: [None].
