XVII Sir John Popham, Sir William Oldhall, Sir Thomas Rampston and William Glasdale v. Lord Talbot, John Winter et al

This short but interesting suit about rights over prisoners of war was founded on events surrounding the dramatic recapture of Le Mans by a force under John, Lord Talbot, on 28 May 1428.Some of those concerned had sworn brotherhood in arms and a share in all profits of war. When, therefore, a dispute arose between John Winter and Roger Pelerin over a prisoner named Rohan, and William Glasdale had intervened to claim his share both as Pelerin's captain and as Winter's ‘compagnon à butin’, Glasdale's own ‘compagnons’ who had taken part in the recovery of Le Mans, joined in to seek their share of Glasdale's own portion. Winter, for his part, was supported by his captain, Talbot, who likewise sought a share, as did two of Winter's ‘compagnons’.