Note 17 — I. The Revival within the Abbey during the 14th Century.
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The need of it had long been felt: the privilege had, in fact, been bought in two particular cases, viz., in 1235 for 300 marks, and in 1260 for 600 marks. The figures (as well as the new arrangement to pay 1000 marks in the future) indicate the growth of governmental extortion.