[1] [2] Wherefore he required them, as his speciall trust and confidence was fixed in the hope of their fideli|tie, that they would meet him by the waie with all di|ligent preparation; to the intent that he and they, at time and place conuenient, might communicate to|gither the déepenesse of all his doubtfull and weigh|tie businesse. When the messengers were dispatched with these commandements and admonitions, he marched forward toward Shrewesburie: and in his passing, there met and saluted him Rice ap Thomas with a goodlie band of Welshmen,Rice ap Tho|mas sweareth fealtie and seruice to the earle of Richmond. which making an oth and promise to the earle, submitted himselfe who|lie to his order and commandement. For the earle of Richmond two daies before made to him promise, that if he would sweare to take his part and be obe|dient to him, he would make him chiefe gouernour of Wales: which part as he faithfullie promised and granted, so (after that he had obteined and possessed the realme and diademe) he liberallie performed and accomplished the same.