1568 to 1570. There are several entries in the books of members of the Court being removed for misbehaviour.
27th January, 1571. It was ordered that—
a newe Bayle be made to thentent them of the clothing of this mysterie maie decentlie stand to attend all soch tymes as it shall please the Queenes matie to come through the citie of London.
The Bayle was a movable stand or platform; there are various notices as to the one previously in use, having been out of repair. It was taken out on all great days of processions or triumphs and on Christmas day when the “lorde maior went to Poules,” and numerous references are also made to the Company’s banners which accompanied it.
19th January, 1573. Here was Willm̄ Carrington for havinge iiij servaunts one Christmas even and ordre was taken that he should laye downe his ffyne.
15th March, 1573. Here was a question moved concerninge takynge in certeyne into the Assystaunce But the howsse would not consent to the takinge in of any more for that there were alredye xxviij pˀsones.
Here was a question moved concernynge the takinge in of certayne pˀsons into the clothinge but the house did not think good to take in anye for that the nomber is alredy fyftye.
26th May, 1573. Here was John Johnsonne and brought in his fyne for kepinge a foryner uncest xxd.
There are frequent entries of freemen being fined for not “cessing” foreigners and journeymen, and for teaching foreigners their “science.”