Denial (Contestatio negativa).
The said “Cheual̃” asserts that he was not in that country at the time specified, nor for nearly a year afterwards.
Rejoinder (Repplicatio).
To the answer of the “chevalier” that he was not admiral till some time after the events specified, the attorneys of said Richard reply that they will advise with their master as to the truth.
William Bush of London loaded a ship called “la Mariote de Seland” at Antwerp for London with goods to the value of £175, 17s. 8d. Michel de Nauere and others of Calais came with three galleys to the foreland of Thanet at the mouth of the Thames in May 1298; took said ship to Calais and there disposed of the goods by the aid of Henri de Ganewe. Said William demands restoration and £20 damages.
To the demand of William Bush the said John[1399] replies “en la maniere q̃ il fait a la demande Cecile,”[1400] that it does not concern him, but “mos̃ Henri et Michel de Nauare.”
Said William further complains that he loaded a ship called “la Blithe” of London in Brabant for London with goods, value £40. John Pederogh seized them at the mouth of the Thames in July 1303, took them to Calais, and there disposed of them by the aid of Edward de Mabusshon. William demands restoration and £8 damages.[1401]
Said John replies that at the time specified he was not on the sea at all but in Paris or on the road to Calais.
Thomas Cros against John Paydro.
Libel.