At the start of the book, Ricart details his plan for the execution of the work in six parts, although this plan was not in the end adhered to, he informs the reader that Spencer had commissioned the work to preserve the ancient customs of the town, for .Ricart, Prologue (1497) In: The Maire of Bristowe is Kalendar (1497). Manuscript at Bristol Record Office. 04720Fleming, p 310
