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THE prior's cross. 



(tlie term at its close to be renewed for ninety-nine years more), 

 with a licence to build a market-house in the town, and to hold a 

 fair or mart at the Berry. 



We have no record, I believe, that the people of Bodmin ever 

 enjoyed those privileges, or if they did, it was for a short period, 

 for very soon after this compromise, 



"Bluff Harry broke into the spence 

 And turn'd the cowls adrift." 



The Prior's Cross. 



