SIR JOHN FASTOLF TO JOHN PASTON.

[Sidenote: 1455 / MAY 28]

Thanks him for his pains in speeding his causes at London this term.

Understands the Sheriff of Norfolk’s officers are at Norwich, and now

the writ of attaint is sent home by William Barker, which Fastolf sends

again to Paston that he may consult with the Sheriff or his officers

what to do. Both William Barker and Seffrey (_sic_) Spyrlyng are now at

Norwich, and one of them, if need be, shall wait on Paston.

Castre, 28 May.

‘And I trust to God, as the world goeth now, the said attaint shall do

right well.’

[The postscript of this letter seems to refer to the change of

administration after the battle of St. Albans. As to the action of

attaint sued by Fastolf, see Nos. 268 and 276.]

[Footnote 32.1: [From MS. Phillipps, 9735, No. 255.]]

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