SIR JOHN FASTOLF TO SIR THOS. HOWYS, at Castre in Flegg.
[Sidenote: 1451 / APRIL 21]
Sends two _venire facias_ for Beyton in Norfolk and Bradwell in Suffolk,
returnable _in quindena Paschæ_, which is a short day. You must deliver
them in haste to the Sheriff by Paston’s advice, by whom I send them.
Labour to the Sheriff for the return of such panels as will speak for
me, and not be shamed, for great labour will be made by Wentworth’s
party. ‘Entreat the Sheriff as well ye can by reasonable rewards, rather
than fail,’ for they have taken as false an issue as can be with me ‘by
H. [_i.e._ Heydon’s] advice for cold love.’ I had traversed the plea in
the inquisition that I had disseised Sir Hue Fastolf; but they put it
now that I had only a joint interest in the manor. The names you sent
for Bradwell are like to do well, except Hopton, who has married with
the Lady Wentworth. I am also in doubt of one Reppes of Heringflete, who
is Heydon’s man. Had purposed to have been at the oyer and terminer this
time, but cannot, &c.
Horshighdoun, 21 April, 29 Hen. VI.
_Signed._
[Footnote 234.4: [From MS. Phillipps, 9735, No. 243.]]
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