Such a warrant, sealed with the great seal, was brought in form to Henry the Seventh's Chapel by Nottingham.

He at the same time delivered a message from the King.

His Majesty exhorted the assembly to consider calmly and without prejudice the recommendations of the Commission, and declared that he had nothing in view but the honour and advantage of the Protestant religion in general, and of the Church of England in particular, [510] The Bishops speedily agreed on an address of thanks for the royal message, and requested the concurrence of the Lower House.

Jane and his adherents raised objection after objection.

First they claimed the privilege of presenting a separate address.