Afterwards Sir John Mason, a Privy Councillor to Henry VIII. Edward VI. and Queen Elizabeth, and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. Having displayed much talent in Henry's presence, he was, at the suggestion of Sir Thomas More, sent to the university of Paris.—See Biog. Britann. Art. "Mason."
Mass Books, for, [24].
Massy, paid to him that appeched, [i. e. impeached,] 69.
An entry of 10s. given to an informer.
Mast and a line, for a, [55], [59], [96].
----, paid to the watermen for a, [140].
A mast and ropes for the boat, but the different prices paid for them are curious; on one occasion 4s.; on another 3s. 6d.; and on a third only 1s. 8d.
Master, Great, to the, [59], [268].
The first entry referred to Ann de Montmorency great master of the king of France's children, but whether the second related to him or to the Great Master of Henry's Household is not certain, but most probably to the latter.
Mastiffs, the king's, [7].