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All the words that might/might not be 'student' have a little squiggle above them. What do'u think that means? Maybe someone with more knowledge will know!

Maybe it's 'servunt'?
Have you seen the will of Sir William Laxton Mayor of London 1544 on http://genforum.genealogy.com/laxton? It is very similar to this one - lots of black gowns! It even mentions John Machell, alderman and his wife.

Thanks for that Bridget. Didn't see previous post. Very interesting to know.

D'you think the word after  is "negligent in the performing that (not sure about this - not as clearly written as other 'that's) my will touching the disposition of the said...."? A bit of an odd word to use, but definitely a possibility.

Is there anything written previously before this snippet that gives a clue to 'the disposition of the said ****". Looks like ylli but obviously not! Even using the ampersand as 'per' it doesn't make sense - unless it's something like 'per 21' - a clause further up ?

Think I got some.......
Kendall as aforesaid shall not be delivered or lent out for any length of time than 7 years to 7 years for evermore, And I will that the said kirkmasters and my brother Leonard and his heirs forevermore for the tyme being shall of all and every further person and pesonnes to .............any further some of money shall be delivered take sufficient bonds and sureties for the repayment thereof at ........7 years end. And I will that if the said kirkmasters  shall be remiss and negligent in the ....... that my will  .....the disposition of the said.......and shall not set about and deliver the same(?) .... one moment the next after it shall come to their hand. Then I will

Hope this helps