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EOYAL CHASE OF SHIELOT. 



had for his vassal the Lord of Buildwas Parva, who 

 held land under him on condition that he and his 

 wife should place the first dish on the abbot's table 

 on Christmas Day, and ride with him any whither 



Chapter House of Wenlock Priory. 



within the four seas at the abbot's charge. They 

 had huntsmen and hounds, and one can imagine 

 their sporting visitation rounds among their churches, 

 the chanting of priests, the deep-mouthed baying of 



