Compare 1587 edition: 1 But notwithſtanding the refuſall of the Prelates to pay the third part, the Lords of the priuie Counſell made an acte,An acte for the Cleargy. and ſet forth let|ters, that all the Prelates and beneficed menne ſhould be charged to pay yeerely to y^e Queenes Comptroller and his Collector, the hole thirds of all fruites of their benefices: and that it ſhould be lawfull to the Controller and his deputies to take the thirde of what parte of euerye benefice where he beſt pleaſed, and to deale therewith at his pleaſure.

Compare 1587 edition: 1 EEBO page image 497Alſo to haue to doe with the rentes of Bro|therhoodes of common Churches, and ſuch like.

Compare 1587 edition: 1 This order hathe bin deſerued euer ſithence, not without greate grudge of the Prelates, and other beneficed menne of the Realme, and theyr friends, as well thoſe that profeſſed the reformed Religion, as others.