On this the defendants arose, and profound silence reigned throughout the Court as James addressed them.
The sentence was to this effect:--A fine of upwards of L22,000 was imposed upon Sir Thomas, with a further censure of imprisonment in the Tower, during the King's pleasure.

Lady Lake was to be imprisoned with him.

A public recognition of their offence, for reparation of the Countess's injured honour, was to be made by them, in the most ample manner His Majesty could devise.

Sarah Swarton was adjudged to the Fleet.

"Thence," ran the sentence, "to be whipped at the cart's tail to Westminster, and afterwards from the same place to Cheapside.