[32] “Francis” in the original text—a slip of the pen.
[33] Men of property among the rebels were attainted, and their lands confiscated; the author appears to threaten that even when their money is gone they remain men and may yet be to be feared.
[34] Sir Thomas Plomtrie—i.e., Thomas Plumptre, priest—chaplain to the rebels, was hanged at Durham for having celebrated Mass in the cathedral there.
[35] Kentish saint, to whose shrine pilgrimage was made; he became the proverb for pre-Reformation superstition.
[36] I.e., his people.
[37] See.
[38] Really 25 of February.
[39] 1569-1570.
[40] Ure—i.e., use.
[41] Babington’s conspiracy.