File Clenennau letters and papers 418 [RESTRICTED ACCESS] - Gruffydd Ap John Gruffydd, to his loving cousin, William Maurice,

Would understand whether William Maurice and the writer's cousin, Mr Robert Vychan, are of the same mind as William ap Robert ap Richard and the writer, 'and if you be so determyned I will meett you full out, as please God, for his will be done'. It is not the best way to come in the night unless there be assurance of some of the company in the town, for in the night time none of the company can be placed aboard. Mark this course. In the day time the manner is that many do make merry and drink. 'If you stay till Tuesday somewhat late, our company being aboard, then we both with other gentlemen will repayre near the shippe and the captayne with the master will come forth to the shore to make merrye as he hath donne with Hughe Gwyn either day. Then so many as will be in the shippe of oure men may contende with them till that we from the shore may them helpe'. If the writer's cousin, Mr Robert Vychan, may have a score of these men to make merry in the town on Candlemas night, then it would be best that night to apprehend 'those' and to deal with the rest as they may. If William Maurice 'sets' tomorrow night, being Monday, he should set from home when it is first night, and so will the writer. If William Maurice stays until the next day, asks to be certified of the time and place. Postscript: Gruffydd will have in company with him at least 20 or 24.