I. The kingdom of England is aggrieved that the pope, being not contented

with his Peter-pence, cxtorteth from the clergy of England great exactions (and more is likely), both without the consent of the king, and against the customs,
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liberties, and rights of the rcahn, and in s]ntc of tlieir appeal and remonstrance iicnnj on the subject made by their proctors in the lute general council. ^^f-