In order to support himself in this measure, and add greater security to his intended defection from Rome, he procured an interview with Francis it Boulogne and Calais, where he renewed his personal friendship as well as public alliance with that monarch, and concerted all measures for their mutual defence.

He even employed arguments, by which he believed he had persuaded Francis to imitate his example in withdrawing his obedience from the bishop of Rome, and administering ecclesiastical affairs without having further recourse to that see.

And being now fully determined in his own mind, as well as resolute to stand all consequences, he privately celebrated his marriage with Anne Boleyn, whom he had previously created marchioness of Pembroke.

Rouland Lee, soon after raised to the bishopric of Coventry, officiated at the marriage.

The duke of Norfolk, uncle to the new queen, her father, mother, and brother, together with Dr.Cranmer, were present at the ceremony.[*] * Herbert, p.