That place had a garrison commanded by Lord Langdale, a Roman Catholic.

The Protestant officers concerted with the magistracy a plan of revolt: Langdale and his adherents were arrested; and soldiers and citizens united in declaring for the Protestant religion and a free Parliament.

[559] The Pastern Counties were up.

The Duke of Norfolk, attended by three hundred gentlemen armed and mounted, appeared in the stately marketplace of Norwich.

The Mayor and Aldermen met him there, and engaged to stand by him against Popery and arbitrary power.