Of that interest he could not be deprived by an arbitrary mandate of the Sovereign.

"Will you submit", said the Bishop, "to our visitation ?" "I submit to it," said Hough with great dexterity, "so far as it is consistent with the laws, and no farther." "Will you deliver up the key of your lodgings ?" said Cartwright.

Hough remained silent.

The question was repeated; and Hough returned a mild but resolute refusal.

The Commissioners pronounced him an intruder, and charged the Fellows no longer to recognise his authority, and to assist at the admission of the Bishop of Oxford.