Frequently, excessive crowding at the town's water conduits has resulted
in damage to their vaulted arches, or their stones have been carried
off and other intolerable damage done; without prompt remedy this
essential utility, constructed at great cost and labour, will be
destroyed. Therefore, taking example from the regulation of conduits
in London and elsewhere, it is ordained with regard to the getting of
water in containers: first come, first served. All seeking to fill
their containers may place them in a queue, so that each may be served
in succession without any arguments arising. Furthermore, it is
ordained that no very large containers, commonly known as "sogs"
[tubs] are to be filled at the conduits until smaller
containers have been filled, nor are large containers to be placed so
as to impede others. Anyone breaking this ordinance, or supporting
someone breaking it, shall be fined 12d.; anyone informing on a
transgressor shall receive 4d. out of this fine. If anyone breaks the
fragile containers of poor people, the mayor will ensure that he
compensates the injured party.