Counterpart of covenant made by 1. Anthony Rooper of Eltham esquire to 2. Thomas Stich of London gentleman referring to tripartite indenture of same date (T 180-182) and that in consideration of Mary Roper's settlement of lands in that deed, Roper has agreed to assure £1,000 to Mary to be paid as follows : if Mary predeceases Anthony without issue, then Anthony within one year of her death shall pay £1,000 to such person as Mary shall have directed in writing. Dated 1 November 19 James [1621]