She already began to feel herself the puppet which it had been intended she should become; she already felt a diminution of the respectful attachment for the ecclesiastic which had inspired her when she procured his red hat.
Granvelle was, however, most resolute in carrying out the intentions of his master.

We have seen how vigorously he had already set himself to the inauguration of the new bishoprics, despite of opposition and obloquy.

He was now encouraging or rebuking the inquisitors in their "pious office" throughout all the provinces.

Notwithstanding his exertions, however, heresy continued to spread.

In the Walloon provinces the infection was most prevalent, while judges and executioners were appalled by the mutinous demonstrations which each successive sacrifice provoked.