"No word of confession of any corruption in the Lord Chancellor's submission," said Southampton; "it stands with the justice and honour of this House not to proceed without the parties' particular confession, or to have the parties to hear the charge, and we to hear the parties answer." The demand of the Lords was strictly just, but cruel; the Articles were now sent to him; he had been charged with definite offences; he must answer yes or no, confess them or defend himself.

A further question arose whether he should not be sent for to appear at the bar.

He still held the seals.

"Shall the Great Seal come to the bar ?" asked Lord Pembroke.

It was agreed that he was to be asked whether he would acknowledge the particulars.