'Tis necessary, therefore, for us to take the greater heed for Christianity.

We must lose our all, if need be, in order to do our duty; in fine," added he, with his usual tautology, "it is right that a man should do his duty." Granvelle--as he must now be called, for his elevation to the cardinalship will be immediately alluded to--wrote to assure the King that every pains would be taken to ferret out and execute the individuals complained of.

He bewailed, however, the want of heartiness on the part of the Netherland inquisitors and judges.

"I find," said he, "that all judicial officers go into the matter of executing the edicts with reluctance, which I believe is caused by their fear of displeasing the populace.

When they do act they do it but languidly, and when these matters are not taken in hand with the necessary liveliness, the fruit desired is not gathered.