[1] Wherefore he sent to Iohn duke of Norffolke, Henrie earle of Northumberland,The king sen|deth to his friends for a chosen power of men. Thomas earle of Surrie, and to other of his especiall & trustie friends of the nobilitie, which he iudged more to preferre and estéeme his wealth and honour, than their owne ri|ches and priuate commoditie; willing them to mu|ster and view all their seruants and tenants, and to elect and choose the most couragious and actiue per|sons of the whole number, and with them to repaire to his presence with all spéed and diligence. Also hée wrote to Robert Brakenberie lieutenant of the Tower, commanding him with his power to come to his armie, and to bring with him (as fellowes in armes) sir Thomas Bourchier, & sir Walter Hun|gerford, and diuerse other knights and esquiers, in whom he cast no small suspicion.