49.
v** Statutum de militibus.
v*** Rymer, tom.xv.p.

124.
v**** Rymer, tom.xv.p.493, 504.
Commissioners were appointed for fixing the rates of composition; and instructions were given to these commissioners not to accept of a less sum than would have been due by the party upon a tax of three subsidies and a half.[*] Nothing proves more plainly how ill disposed the people were to the measures of the crown, than to observe that they loudly complained of an expedient founded on positive statute, and warranted by such recent precedents.

The law was pretended to be obsolete; though only one reign had intervened since the last execution of it.
Barnard, lecturer of St.Sepulchre's, London, used this expression in his prayer before sermon: "Lord, open the eyes of the queen's majesty, that she may see Jesus Christ, whom she has pierced with her infidelity, superstition, and idolatry." He was questioned in the high commission court for this insult on the queen; but, upon his submission, dismissed.[**] Leighton, who had written libels against the king, the queen, the bishops, and the whole administration, was condemned by a very severe, if not a cruel sentence; but the execution of it was suspended for some time, in expectation of his submission.[***] All the severities, indeed, of this reign were exercised against those who triumphed in their sufferings, who courted persecution, and braved authority; and on that account their punishment may be deemed the more just, but the less prudent.

To have neglected them entirely, had it been consistent with order and public safety, had been the wisest measure that could have been embraced; as perhaps it had been the most severe punishment that could have been inflicted on these zealots.
{1631.} In order to gratify the clergy with a magnificent fabric, subscriptions were set on foot for repairing and rebuilding St.Paul's; and the king, by his countenance and example, encouraged this laudable undertaking.[****] By order of the privy council, St.Gregory's church was removed, as an impediment to the project of extending and beautifying the cathedral.

Some houses and shops likewise were pulled down, and compensation was made to the owners.[v] * Rush.