Innocent had sent to London two persons charged to inculcate moderation, both by admonition and by example.

One of them was John Leyburn, an English Dominican, who had been secretary to Cardinal Howard, and who, with some learning and a rich vein of natural humour, was the most cautious, dexterous, and taciturn of men.

He had recently been consecrated Bishop of Adrumetum, and named Vicar Apostolic in Great Britain.

Ferdinand, Count of Adda, an Italian of no eminent abilities, but of mild temper and courtly manners, had been appointed Nuncio.

These functionaries were eagerly welcomed by James.