All the other members belonged to the Jesuitical faction.

Among them was Petre, who had just been sworn of the Council.

Till he took his seat at the board, his elevation had been kept a profound secret from everybody but Sunderland.
The public indignation at this new violation of the law was clamorously expressed; and it was remarked that the Roman Catholics were even louder in censure than the Protestants.

The vain and ambitious Jesuit was now charged with the business of destroying and reconstructing half the constituent bodies in the kingdom.

Under the committee of Privy Councillors a subcommittee consisting of bustling agents less eminent in rank was entrusted with the management of details.