William Trevell sues William Cooke and others in the Court of Requests. In his reply to Trevell's charge, Cooke refers to financial difficulties involving the playhouse in the autumn of 1607. Cooke claims that he was persuaded by Trevell and others to disburse £45 towards expenses for the playhouse, and was promised that he would receive great rewards in return. This money has not been returned to him, and he has never benefited from it. Rather, he was persuaded to lend Trevell a further 20 nobles [Berry notes: £6 13 s 4d], for which Trevell bound himself to a man named Jobber. Cooke lent Trevell a further £20, for which Trevell was also bound to Jobber; shortly thereafter, Trevell declared himself insolvent. In 1607, Cooke had Trevell arrested on Jobber's behalf, whereupon Trevell was ordered by Guidhall to repay the debt. Trevell, however, continues to be delinquent in his payments, and still owes 17s 8d, based on the Guildhall ruling.
Name | Event Role(s) | Document Role(s) |
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Jobber, ––– | bondsman | |
Cooke, William | defendant | |
Trevell, William | plaintiff |