The Death of Francis Cook

In 1620, that could buy you 10,000 cows every year. George was a Siduous in making sure his family profited to boot. His brother Kit would become Earl of Anglesey despite being little deserving. The worst story is probably that of John Villiers' bride, Francis Cook. Her mother removed her from the Cook household and hid her with relatives. But dad put a posse together, broke down the doors and took her away. During the process he had his daughter whipped to get to agree to the marriage. Still mum and daughter resisted and put the case before James who duly ruled that her father's rights were absolute. Ah, the patriarchy, all a bit hideous