SIR JOHN FROISSART Chronicles of England, France, Spain and the adjoining countries from the latter part of the reign of Edward II to the coronation of Henry IV. NEWLY TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH EDITIONS, WITH VARIATIONS AND ADDITIONS FROM MANY CELEBRATED MSS. BY THOMAS JOHNES. vol.12 page0139

SIR JOHN FROISSART
Chronicles of England, France, Spain and the adjoining countries from the latter part of the reign of Edward II to the coronation of Henry IV. Vol.12
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but die moment tbey. had heard of Ms march, they had mounted their horfes, and haftened to offer him their Services, and to rtvenge the loft of their fathers, whom Richard of Bordcaux4i*i put to death* The eirl bide them welcome, tad faod,—€ We will mutually affift each other* Richard of Bor-deaux muft be carried to London, for fo have 1 promifed the Londoners, and will keep my word, and they are willing to aid rte with all their power. We have men enough to fight with him ; and, if he wilh it, we wil give him battle/ 'CHAP. XXH. KING RICHARD IS INFORMED THAT THE EARL Of DERBY IS MARCHING AGAINST HIM WITH A POWERFUL Aft M V.•—HE RETIRES TO FLINT CASTLE *. ' ^X7HEN matters could not longer be concealed, ' ¥ f it was told to king RichaM,—c Sire, take care of yourfelf ; you muft have good and fpeedy coUnfei, for the Londoners have rifcn with a mighty power, and intend to march againft you. They have cleétcd the earl of Derby, your coufin, their commander, and by. Ms advice they aft : • It was CoQw»y.caftlc ta whkbJUchanl rttited. • • you 132