1 William Whyte of Eskaerwethan, co. Mer., esq., and Mary his wife. 2 Howell ap Hugh of the same, yeoman. Articles Of Agreement following a demise by verbal agreement betwen 1 and 2 of m's and parcels of land called Eskaerwethan, t. Cynfal, [p. Tywyn], and p. Pennal, co. Mer., formerly in the tenure of Griffith John for the last 16 years at an annual rent of £37. Recites that 1 commenced an action at the Court of Exchequer against 2 for waste committed by him on the said premises, and that for ending the action the premises were demised to 2 on 10 July 1682 with the following covenants:. I) 2 covenants with 1 that within the next 3 years he will set up the ring wall hedge between the ffriths called Ffrith Ucha, Ffrith y Defed, Ffrith Sir Rowland and Ffrith Cwm Ebol, and the common called Bwlch y Pawl, and will repair the rest of the lands and premises. Ii) 1 covenants with 2 that he will revoke the action and in consideration of the yearly rent will demise the said premises to him from 10 Jan. 1682 for 7 years. Iii) 2 covenants with 1 to pay the yearly rent of £40, the chief rent and 10s. every Christmas in lieu of duties, and to perform any services 1 shall reasonably expect, together with suit of mill at Melin y Parcell which belongs to Eskerwethan, and if 2 happens to die during the term of the lease then it shall be lawful for 1 to take away the principal beast as a heriot, and if 2 falls behind with the annual rent by 15 days then 1 may enter and distrain property and detain it until payment be satisfied. Iv) 1 covenants with 2 to give quiet possession of the premises for the yearly rent as long as Mary lives. V) 2 covenants with 1 to keep the said premises in good, tenantable maintenance and carry out repairs as and when required, and that 1 will retain all the rooms above the stairs in Eskaerwethan for his own use, and also the parlour as often as he shall have occassion to use it.