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This was a proceeding to establish the lawfulness of the detention of Sir Walter Earl and four other Knights. Sir Walter Earl (P) and the four others were arrested by the order of the King. There were no formal charges but only that Ps were committed to jail by his Majesty’s special commandment.

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