Simon Fish

It found its way into England in corn ships and bales of merchandise, and was mysteriously carried into the country far and near.

One of the most active agents in their distribution was Simon Fish, author of the Supplication for the Beggars, then living near the White Friars.

The Bishop of St. Aesop seems to have been first to call Cardinal Wolsey's attention to the contraband trade thus being carried on.

The Cardinal, however, was disposed to make light of the matter.