The least attempt at independence on the part of his most trusted lieutenants was summarily checked by him.

Simon Rodriguez, one of the earliest disciples of the College of S.Barbe at Paris, ruled the kingdom of Portugal through the ascendency which he had gained over John III.

Elated by the vastness of his victory, Rodriguez arrogated to himself the right of private judgment, and introduced that ascetic discipline into the houses of his province which Ignatius had forbidden as inexpedient.

Without loss of time, the General superseded him in his command; and, after a sharp struggle, Rodriguez was compelled to spend the rest of his days under strict surveillance at Rome.

Lainez, in like manner, while acting as Provincial of Upper Italy, thought fit to complain that his best coadjutors were drawn from the colleges under his control, to Rome.