per year, daughters of a person who has possessions to
the value of 2,000s. a year - damask, silk, kerchiefs up to
5s. in value.
4. Esquires and gentlemen with possessions to the yearly
value of 800s. 40 pounds - fur of martron or letuse, gold or
silver girdles, silk corse not made in the nation, kerchief
up to 3s.4d in value
5. Men with possessions of the yearly value of 40s.
excluding the above three classes - fustian, bustian,
scarlet cloth in grain
6. Men with possessions under the yearly value of 40s.
excluding the first three classes - black or white lamb fur,
stuffing of wool, cotton, or cadas.
7. Yeomen - cloth up to the value of 2s., hose up to the
value of 14s., a girdle with silver, kerchief up to 12d.
8. Servants of agriculture, laborer, servant, country
craftsman - none of the above clothes
Gowns and jackets must cover the entire trunk of the body,
including the private parts. Shoes may not have pikes over two
inches.
Every town shall have at its cost a common balance with weights
according to the standard of the Exchequer. All citizens may weigh
goods for free. All cloth to be sold shall be sealed according to
this measure.
There is a standard bushel of grain throughout the nation.
There are standard measures for plain tile, roof tile, and gutter
tile throughout the nation.
No gold or silver may be taken out of the nation.
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