Note 38 — Book I.
John Beames translation
Medletis, or, as in Harl. Cotton. and Bodl. MSS. melletis. From Bracton it is to be collected, that some instances of this offence fell under the Jurisdiction of Lords of Franchise, and on their default, reverted to the Sheriff; whilst other instances fell under cognizance of the crown, a distinction confirmed by the Reg. Majestatem (vide Bracton 154. B. Reg. Maj. L. 1. c. 2.) The term is said to be derived from the French mesler. (Vide 3 Inst. 66. Spelm. Gloss. and Cowell’s Interpreter.)