SHIP-MONEY

an impost first levied on | for the defence of the country against the rest} Danes, In 1634 Charen L: tenoeel such old!a tax on London and the coast towns, —: of | and, in 1637, its incidence was extended to ich | the inland towns, The refusal of John op, | Hampden to pay the tax led to his trial and before the High Court. By a majority of seven to five the judges decided in favour: SHIPTON, [s. 277]