The history of the proceedings in the case of Margaret, commonly called Peg, only lawful sister to John Bull, Esq.

In this lively seventeenth‑century chronicle we meet John Bull, a confident landowner, and his sister Peg, a sharp‑tongued heiress. Both inherit adjoining estates from their father, yet their pride and stubbornness keep them at odds over everything from orchard workers to the division of common land. Their quarrels, often settled with fists or fierce words, set the stage for a series of comic legal entanglements that dominate their daily lives.

The narrative follows the brothers‑and‑sisters’ reluctant dance with lawyers, clerks, and household staff, each party insisting on a separate counsel to guard their interests. As the dispute escalates, Peg boasts of her own legal champion while John schemes to keep control within his house, leading to a colorful clash of personalities and petty schemes. Listeners will be drawn into the witty, almost theatrical courtroom drama that unfolds, all while the siblings’ rivalry provides a humorous glimpse into family politics of the era.