What is extraordinary is, that for a very long time, even quite down to the Reformation, and in their most solemn acts, the kings of England founded their title wholly on this grant: they called for obedience from the people of Ireland, not on principles of subjection, but as vassals and Mesne lords between them and the Popes; and they omitted no measure of force or policy to establish that Papal authority, with all the distinguishing articles of religion connected with it, and to make it take deep root in the minds of the people.
"The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. VI. (of 12)"
Edmund Burke
To come at once to the point-they told me that I might undoubtedly settle the matter, if you would consent to give up immediate possession of the whole Yatton estate, and account for the Mesne profits to their client, the right heir-as they contend-a Mr. Tittlebat Titmouse."
"Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1."
Samuel Warren
But before that the Paiutes, Mesne lords of the soil, made a campoodie by the rill of Pine Creek; and after, contesting the soil with them, cattle-men, who found its foodful pastures greatly to their advantage; and bands of blethering flocks shepherded by wild, hairy men of little speech, who attested their rights to the feeding ground with their long staves upon each other's skulls.
"The Land Of Little Rain"
Mary Hunter Austin