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IR John Swale, of Swale-Hall in Swale-Dale fast by the River Swale, he made his Last Will and Testament: in which, among other Bequests, was this, viz. Out of the kind love and respect that I bear unto my much honoured and good friend Mr. Matthew Stradling, gent. I do bequeath unto the said Matthew Stradling, gent. all my black and white horses. The Testator had six black horses, six white horses, and six pyed horses.

The Debate therefore was, Whether or no the said Matthew Stradling should have the said pyed horses by virtue of the said Bequest. Atkin