Note 1312 — Chapter X · RISE OF CIVIL MARRIAGE

The MSS. of the Duke of Northumberland in Reports of the Hist. Manuscript Commission, III, 55, 59, 61, show entry before the Star Chamber of three such cases: On June 3, 1608, "Atty Gen. v. Thos. Mollineux, Riot and other Misdemeanors in marriage of daughter of Mr. Brooke against his will." Feb. 5, 1611-12, "Atty Gen. v. Humphry and Margaret Chatterton et al. Conspiring to deceive Lord Cavendish of his son, Sir William, aged 14, and King of his Wardship. Supposed contract of marriage between Sir William Cavendish and Margaret Chatterton, a waiting maid." Jan. 1612-13, "Elizabeth de la Fountaine, widow, v. Stephen Harvie et al. Practicing to steal away and marry plaintiff's daughter, aged 8."