Dame Akehurst, a-washing for me part of the day, dined with me on a piece of bacon, a piece of beef boiled, an apple pudding and French beans. She also lodged at my house. Paid Will Alcorne in cash and goods 17/6 in full for half a year’s rent due for will Starks’s [Slark’s] and of a house at Lady Day last on the parish account. At home all day and really very little to do. Oh, what a melancholy time I have…