Simon, being a priest, was not tried at law, and was only committed to close custody: Simnel was too contemptible to be an object either of apprehension or resentment to Henry.

He was pardoned, and made a scullion in the king's kitchen whence he was afterwards advanced to the rank of a falconer.[*] * Bacon, p.586.Polyd.Virg.

p; 574.
Henry had now leisure to revenge himself on his enemies.

He made a progress into the northern parts, where he gave many proofs of his rigorous disposition.

A strict inquiry was made after those who had assisted or favored the rebels.