1344-05-07, Berkhamp

To Richard earl of Arundel and his fellows, keepers of the maritime land co. Southampton. Order to compel all those of cos. Wilts and Southwho assert that they are of the retinue of Robert bishop of and are not, to make the said custody with the others of the at their own cost, as the king appointed Robert and other lieges array all men in co. Wilts to set out with Edward duke of Cornwall and of Chester and other magnates against the king's enemies if they presume to invade the realm, and to do certain other things, and king has learned that divers men of the said counties assert themselves be of the bishop's retinue and therefore that they ought not to be bound that custody, so that the maritime land there is not guarded as is By C. To Robert bishop of Salisbury. Order not to claim (advocet) as his any men who are not of his retinue. By C.