Scudamore, a younger son of John Scudamore of Holme Lacy, was Hoby`s servant and agent for his financial affairs during his absence abroad from 1548 to 1550, as ambassador to the Emperor Charles V. In addition to writing about Hoby`s affairs, Scudamore gives brief accounts of events in England. These include the imprisionment of the Duke of Somerset, the Bishop of London, and others; Kett`s rebellion and the rising in the West country; the execution of Joan Bocher; and events at court.