[41] These are the charges which, according to Shakspere, Jack Cade urged against the Lord Say:—
“Thou hast most traitorously corrupted the youth of the realm, in erecting a grammar-school: and whereas, before, our forefathers had no other books but the score and the tally, thou hast caused printing to be used; and, contrary to the king, his crown and dignity, thou hast built a paper-mill. It will be proved to thy face, that thou hast men about thee that usually talk of a noun, and a verb; and such abominable words as no Christian ear can endure to hear. Thou hast appointed justices of peace, to call poor men before them about matters they were not able to answer. Moreover, thou hast put them in prison; and because they could not read thou hast hanged them; when, indeed, only for that cause they have been most worthy to live.”
[42] For an account of this lady and the noble House of Manners see “Belvoir Castle,” pages 6-14.
[43] See page 39 for an account of this lady and her family.
[44] The old castle of Henderskelf, an ancient seat of the Greystocks, was built in the reign of Edward III.; it passed into the hands of the Howards by the marriage of Belted Will with Bessie of the braid apron, “the word Henderskelf; meaning hundred-hill, or the hill where the hundreds meet.”
[45] This bowl and the inscription are still preserved in the Almshouse
[46] We believe, however, these interesting objects have been removed.
[47] The prioress was, in right of her title, a baroness of England. It was of the Benedictine order.
[48] A catalogue raisonné of the marbles is printed in the “Salisbury Volume” of the Archæological Institute (1849), by Charles F. Newton, Esq., M.A., of the British Museum.
[49] The following is this curious report:—