The Deputy regarded as a State Department, to be strictly controlled by the Government, but at the same time to be maintained in such a position of dignity and honour as would command the respect of the people. Anything likely to conflict with this aim, such as absenteeism or neglect of their duties on the part of the clergy ; the alienation of episcopal lands ; carelessness regarding the conduct of church ceremonies or the condition of the churches themselves, met with ... Read More

  To Sydney, who was inclined to try conciliatory methods with the Ulster prince, succeeded Sussex, with his belief in so-called strong methods, and his habit of useless raids. Whether acting on his advice, or on her own initiative, the Queen changed her poKcy towards Shane. She now denied his right to the Tir Owen lands, and prepared to make war on him, under pretext of supporting the claim of young Brian, eldest son of Matthew. Shane endeavoured to placate her. He wrote ... Read More