attempted all things whatsoever they conceived. did whatever they liked. if they that . . . were men, if those in power were in the situation of the common men. escuage "A money payment in lieu of military service" (OED, citing Holinshed). in the parts beyond the seas. outside England. the first broaching thereof, the first time it was introduced into discussion. wilful stubborn. forasmuch as seeing that. exhibiting presenting. abrogate repeal. he took upon . . . holy land, undertook to become a crusader. inclusum corde dolorem . . . Damna feras. . . . lock up your resentment within your heart
disguise it, and remain silent, to prevent the experience
of worse harm. skilful knowledgeable, sensible. states and degrees all professions and classes. exaction expenses, taxes, etc. practise scheming. evil affected towards biased against. prerogative; rights and privileges. tried by force, decided by war. doubt his own estate, be unsure of his own strength. articles demands, conditions. very instantly immediately. straight immediately octaves the week after. roll a parchment (scroll) recording their demands. articles. demands. aforehand, before. stayed prevented. assay try.