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and of the real presence--The Court equally perfideous and cruel were determined that this recantation should avail him nothing, and they sent him orders that he should be required to acknowledge his errors in Church-- Cranmer surprised the audience by a contrary declaration--He said that he took this opportunity of atoning for his error by a sincere & open recantation, and was willing to seal with his blood that doctrine which he firmly believed to be communicated from heaven-- He was thence led to the stake amidst the insults of the Catholics--his thoughts seemed wholly occupied with reflection on his former fault and he called aloud several times, puting out his right hand, "This hand has offended" He was undoubtedly a Man of merit--possessed learning and capacity and all those virtues which were fitted to render him useful and amiable in society. The English had soon sufficient reason to repent of having entered into the War-- The Duke of Guise made an unexpected march
