The Nobleman knew the People would not come to pay a Fine, and therefore was fain to go to work by a Stratagem.

Pitching therefore his Tents by a Pond, he gave order to call all the People to his assistance to catch Fish for the King's use.

Which they were very ready to do, hoping to have the refuse Fish for themselves.

And when they were all thus assembled together with their Tools, and necessary Instruments for that purpose, the Nobleman charged them all in the King's Name according to the Countries fashion, which was by pulling off his Cap, and falling down upon the ground three times, that not a man of them should budge till they had paid such a Sum of Money, which was so much a piece, for reviving that Play that the King had forbid.

Which they were forced to do before they departed from the Pond side.