We are anxious to know whether the traitors that facilitated putting the usurper Jane Grey on the throne of England are all dealt with. The council members murmur an assent and Gardiner speaks for them all.
"Cranmer, the Dudley sons and the girl, Dudley, all found guilty of high treason and sentenced to death."
I nod approval. I say that I will address myself to appointing dates for execution and will seek their approval in due course. Cranmer will surely die but I would wish to afford him the opportunity to renounce his Church of England faith and return to the Catholic domain.
"And the others?" Gardiner wishes to know.
"All will be hanged, drawn and quartered except Cranmer, who will burn" I respond and pause. "We are still inclined towards mercy in the case of Jane Dudley."
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