The same course was pursued by Secretary Bave, Esquire Bordey, and other expectants and dependents.

Viglius, always remarkable for his pusillanimity, was at this period already anxious to retire.

The erudite and opulent Frisian preferred a less tempestuous career.

He was in favor of the edicts, but he trembled at the uproar which their literal execution was daily exciting, for he knew the temper of his countrymen.
On the other hand, he was too sagacious not to know the inevitable consequence of opposition to the will of Philip.

He was therefore most eager to escape the dilemma.