I answered, "That whereas in England, where I was born and brought up, the Gospel was truly preached; and maintained by a most gracious Princess: therefore I would not now commit idolatry, which is utterly condemned by the Word of God."
Then he charged me to utter the truth, otherwise I should abide the smart.
Then was a stool set, and he commanded me to sit down before him; and offered me the cross, bidding me reverently to lay my hand upon it, and urged me instantly to do it: which moved me so much, that I did spit in the Inquisitor's face; for which the Scribe gave me a good buffet on the face.
So, for that time, we had no more reasoning. For the Inquisitor did ring a little bell to call the Keeper; and [he] carried me to ward again.
And the third day, I was brought forth again to the place aforesaid.
Then the Inquisitor asked me, What I had seen in the churches of England?
I answered, That I had seen nothing in the Church of England but the Word of God truly preached.
Then he demanded, How I had received the Sacraments?
I replied, That I had received them according to the institution of Christ: that is, I received the bread in remembrance that Christ in the flesh died upon the cross for the redemption of man.