charter of Richard I., [ib.];
of Henry III., [242];
of Edward I., [ib.];
of Henry IV., [245-6];
sided with king against De Montfort, [242];
authority exercised by Parliament over, [235], note 2;
liberties forfeited, [243], [247], note 4;
petition in 1307, [243-4];
made county, [245];
made staple town, [245];