[1] The order of frier Minors began about this time, and increased maruellouslie within a short season. And the emperour Otho came ouer into England in this yeare,The [...]mperor Otho cõmeth into England. where he was most roiallie receiued by king Iohn, who taking councell with the said empe|rour to renew the warre against the French king (bicause he was promised great aid at his hands for the furnishing of the same) gaue vnto him at his de|parting foorth of the realme,

Fiue thou|sand marks of siluer, as Matth. West. and Matth. Paruus do [...] write.

Anno Reg. 9.

great summes of monie in hand towards the paiment of such souldiers as he should leuie for this businesse.