Pemberton, Pollexfen, and Levinz contended that there was no evidence to go to the jury.

Two of the judges, Holloway and Powell, declared themselves of the same opinion; and the hopes of the spectators rose high.

All at once the crown lawyers announced their intention to take another line.

Powis, with shame and reluctance which he could not dissemble, put into the witness box Blathwayt, a Clerk of the Privy Council, who had been present when the King interrogated the Bishops.

Blathwayt swore that he had heard them own their signatures.