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of the crown,’ which was not in the original; 
but the innovation was soon discovered, and a 
fresh confirmation was demanded, to be shortly 
afterwards granted. 
Previous to this, however, in 1293, a statute, 
known as that ‘concerning Malefactors in Forests 
and Parks, had been issued to strengthen the 
hands of Foresters and of their subordinates in 
dealing with those found committing forest 
offences; so that it seems clear Edward might 
have been as bad as the Norman kings but for 
the pressure exerted upon him by the nation 
at large. 
In consequence of delay in carrying out the 
disafforestations promised in 1299, the Parlia- 
ment held in 1300 passed twenty ‘ Articles anent 
the Charters’ (4rticuli super Cartas), ordering 
infringements of them to be inquired into, and 
severe measures to be taken with regard to forest 
administration. A perambulation was accord- 
ingly held in 1301, and Edward again confirmed 
the charters in the Parliament held at Lincoln. 
In 1304, two statutes were wrung from him; 
but, in 1305, he obtained absolution from his 
oath from Pope Clement V., and used this to 
