Nevertheless he had a retinue of 40 knights, esquires and lawyers in Devon. Pembroke was instructed to recruit 500 knights, 1,500 esquires, and 1,000 archers. A total of 222 rebels, including three knights and 15 esquires assembled. This could include several hundred 'King's knights' and esquires, retained with hard cash. Barristers were especially included in the order of the esquires. The "Royal Esquires" of the late-medieval English Court were not young men studying for knighthood. Edward IV and Richard III only appointed four esquires each. They first performed as Betty Moorer and the Esquires. Esquires are not members of the Order but instead members of the Priory. Robert de Legh, the second in succession, was one of the Black Prince's Esquires. In early 1967 he joined the final lineup of the Esquires. A pennoncell (or penselle) was a diminutive pennon carried by the esquires. "Jerry Woodward and the Esquires". These Esquires were imported to the USA. Above the shield is an esquires helmet in profile facing left with visor closed.