He apologized for himself, that he was forced by Buckingham, and that he supposed it to be the king's pleasure.

The lords were so offended at these articles of defence, though necessary to the attorney- general, that they fined him ten thousand pounds to the king, five thousand to the duke.

The fines, however, were afterwards remitted.

Franklyn, p.55.Rushworth, vol.i.

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31, 32, etc.
Encouraged by this success, the commons carried their scrutiny, and still with a respectful hand, into other abuses of importance.