[3] If a burgess have lent anything of his to a foreigner,
let the debtor restore it in the borough if he admits the
debt, if he denies it, let him justify himself in the
borough.
[4] Pleas which arise in the borough shall be held and
concluded there, except pleas of the Crown.
[5] If any burgess be appealed [sued] of any plaint, he
shall not plead without the borough, unless for default of
[the borough] court.
[6] Nor ought he to answer without day and term, unless he
have fallen into 'miskenning'[error in pleading], except in
matters which pertain to the Crown.
[7] If a ship have put in at Tynemouth and wishes to depart,
the burgesses may buy what they will [from it].
[8] If a plea arise between a burgess and a merchant, it
shall be concluded before the third ebb of the tide.
[9] Whatever merchandise a ship has brought by sea must be
landed, except salt; and herring ought to be sold in the
ship.
[10] If any man have held land in burgage for a year and a
day, lawfully and without claim, he shall not answer a
claimant, unless the claimant have been without the realm of
England, or a child not of age to plead.
[11] If a burgess have a son, he shall be included in his
father's freedom if he be with his father.
[12] If a villein come to dwell in the borough, and dwell
there a year and a day as a burgess, he shall abide
altogether, unless notice has been given by him or by his
master that he is dwelling for a term.
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