Twenge’s Riots.
In 1230 a secret society formed, under the leadership of Sir Robert Twenge, to oppose the granting of benefices to foreign priests, had recourse to violent measures to advance their cause. Many foreigners were robbed and outraged, and Twenge had the audacity to justify himself before Henry III, and was allowed to go unpunished.
Two Nations, Committee of the.
A joint committee appointed by the English and Scots Parliaments in 1643, after the acceptance of the Solemn League and Covenant, to carry on the war against the King.
Tycoon.
See Shôgun.
Tynwald, Court of.
The legislature of the Isle of Man. It is composed of two houses, the Council and the House of Keys.
Tything.
The ten persons united under the system of Frankpledge were called a tything.