1323-10-17, Holland
To the constable of Dover castle and the warden of the Cinque Ports, or him who supplies his place. Order to inhibit the said John and the of his household and others whomsoever coming into the realm from bringing into the realm, prosecuting, promoting, or using consulting the king anything prejudicial to the king or his realm, the or customs of the same, or the king's prerogatives, under pain of of all that they can forfeit. In order that the said John may be to excuse himself by the pretext of ignorance, the constable is to to him by the witness of trustworthy men the king's writ directed him, which the king sends to the constable. The constable is ordered certify the king by letter of his proceedings in this matter, and of the of those whom he shall thus inhibit.
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