Sunderland was the representative of the Jesuitical cabal.
Herbert's recent decision on the question of the dispensing power seemed to prove that he would not flinch from any service which the King might require.
As soon as the Commission had been opened, the Bishop of London was cited before the new tribunal.

He appeared.

"I demand of you," said Jeffreys, "a direct and positive answer.

Why did not you suspend Dr.
Sharp ?" The Bishop requested a copy of the Commission in order that he might know by what authority he was thus interrogated.

"If you mean," said Jeffreys, "to dispute our authority, I shall take another course with you.