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An abridgement of the book of acts and monuments of the ChurchAn abridgement of the booke of acts and monumentes of the Church
An abridgement of the book of acts and monuments of the Church: written by that Reverend Father, Master John Fox: and now abridged by Timothy Bright, Doctor of Physic, for such as either through want of leisure, or ability have not the use of so necessary an historyAn abridgement of the booke of acts and monumentes of the Church: written by that Reuerend Father, Maister Iohn Fox: and now abridged by Timothe Bright, Doctour of Phisicke, for such as either through want of leysure, or abilitie haue not the vse of so necessary an history
London: printed by I. Windet, 1589
Volume 2 › Book 9: The ninth Book.Volume 2 › Book 9: The ninth Booke.
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As Bonner behaved himself stubbornly against the K. proceedings, so Stephen Gardiner B. of Winchester, was not behind in all disobedience, and practises against the same: for which he was imprisoned before the deprivation of Boner, but was not deposed till anno 1551. §1551He was first for his misdemeanour cast into the Fleet, where after he had remained a time, in much ease, upon promise of his conformity, he was set at liberty, and licensed to repair to his own Diocese, at his pleasure. Where breaking his promise, he again practised against the kings proceedings: whereupon being sent for before the Council, he promised ⟨p. 92⟩again the second time a conformation, & was left at liberty in his own house in London: where he yet again began to ruffle against the kings godly proceedings, and to meddle in matters, wherein he neither had commission nor authority, part whereof touched the kings majesty. Whereof being yet once again admonished by the king, and of the council, not only promised to conform himself with like of the kings proceedings, but also offered to declare unto the world his conformation in an open sermon, on such articles as should be thought good to that end: in which sermon clean contrary to his promise, he did not only neglect that that was enjoined him, but also very seditiously behaved himself.1 Wherefore he was committed to the Tower, and carried thither by sir Anthony Wingfield, 2certain doors of his house (as was thought meet) being also sealed up. At the tower certain of the Counsel, by the kings appointment, had access unto him to persuade with him: as the Duke of Somerset, the L. Treasurer, the Lord privy seal, the L. great Chamberlain, and Secretary Peter. Who repairing to him the tenth day of June, Anno 1550. he desired to see the kings book of proceedings: upon the sight whereof he would make a full answer: whereas indeed before his answers were but delays and cavils, seeming to be willing in all things to conform himself thereunto: and promising if any thing offended his conscience, he would open it to none but to the Council. But Winchester having perused the book, said, he could make no direct answer, unless he were at liberty.