Above : Picture Of Lord Brouncker The Hopes of the Catholics are not Realised : Laws against them are Made, but are not Strictly Enforced.—Various causes, however, notably the Catholic reaction of the Continent of Europe, conspired to alter James' views. In July, 1605, he issued a Proclamation directing the strict enforcement of the Sunday fines, and the banishment of all Catholic clergy, both secular and regular.   From the very first, although there were isolated instances of extreme severity exercised towards priests, and ... Read More