ABSTRACT
In all the cities and great towns, the King hath many good and noble houses for the Louthias both great and small to lodge in, which houses have sufficient rents for the maintenance of every person that shall dwell in the house, according to his degree. And in the provisions of the houses there is no want any ways, for the Ponchassis have the charge to give them sufficient provision so that nothing is wanting. And every officer according to his house and person hath his provision necessary for his food, clothing and shoes which is paid to him without fail, at the beginning and end of every month. All the porters, Serjeants, scriveners, executioners, and all the other ministers whom there are in each house of the Louthias, have their own ample ordinaries which are paid them very punctually each month.
