"No mercy for evil-doers, no pity for criminals.

The axe must fall upon the head of the guilty, the flames shall consume the bodies of criminals." "Sire, think of your high vocation!" exclaimed Anne Askew, in a tone of enthusiasm.

"Reflect what a glorious name you have assumed to yourself in this land.

You call yourself the head of the Church, and you want to rule and govern upon earth in God's stead.

Exercise mercy, then, for you entitle yourself king by the grace of God." "No, I do not call myself king by God's grace; I call myself king by God's wrath!" exclaimed Henry, as he raised his arm menacingly.