But the nation had hardly time to feel the guidance of Richard's steady hand when it was removed.

At the opening of 1455 the king recovered his senses, and York's Protectorate came at once to an end.
[Sidenote: York's revolt] Henry had no sooner grasped power again than he fell back on his old policy.

The queen became his chief adviser.

The Duke of Somerset was released from the Tower and owned by Henry in formal court as his true and faithful liegeman.

York on the other hand was deprived of the government of Calais, and summoned with his friends to a council at Leicester, whose object was to provide for the surety of the king's person.