And the said William Thomas, not contented with the before-mentioned treasons, in order more fully to fulfil such his imaginations, 27 December, went from London to Devonshire, to a place called Mount Sautrey, then inhabited by Peter Caro, Knight, with which Peter Caro, an abominable traitor, the said William Thomas had a traitorous conference and consultation, and then and there aided the said Peter Caro; and afterwards, to wit, 4 February, fled from Mount Sautrey, from county to county, in disguise, not knowing where to conceal himself; and yet he did not desist from sending seditious bills and letters to his friends, declaring his treasonable intentions, in order that he might induce them to join him in his treasons.
Membrane I, Wednesday, 9 May, 1 Mary, London.
Record of Sessions, held at Guildhall, before the said Sir Thomas Whyte, and his fellows setting forth.
1 May, 1 Mary, London—Special Commission of Oyer Terminer.
8 May, 1 Mary, London—Indictment as before mentioned.
William Thomas, being brought to the bar by the Constable of the Tower, pleads Not Guilty.
Venire, awarded instanter.
Verdict, Guilty.
Judgment as usual in cases of High Treason.