HER DEATH: CATHOLICISM ABOLISHED, 1559-1560 Though the Regent was now to be deposed and attacked by armed force, Knox tells us that there were dissensions among her enemies.

Some held "that the Queen was heavily done to," and that the leaders "sought another end than religion." Consequently, when the Lords with their forces arrived at Edinburgh on October 16, the local brethren showed a want of enthusiasm.

The Congregation nevertheless summoned the Regent to depart from Leith, and on October 21 met at the Tolbooth to discuss her formal deposition from office.

Willock moved that this might lawfully be done.
Knox added, with more reserve than usual, that their hearts must not be withdrawn from their King and Queen, Mary and Francis.

The Regent, too, ought to be restored when she openly repented and submitted.