THE CATHOLIC REACTION UNDER MARY.

1553-58 [Sidenote: Proclamation of Queen Jane, July 10, 1553] When Edward died on July 6, 1553, Northumberland had taken such precautions as he could to ensure the success of his project.

He had gathered his own men at London and tried to secure help from France, whose king would have been only too glad to involve England in civil war.

The death of the king was concealed for four days while preparations were being made, and then Queen Jane was proclaimed.
Mary's challenge arrived the next day and she (Mary) at once began raising an army.

Had her person been secured the plot might have succeeded, but she avoided the set snares.