The monks made themselves certain that the result would be a
complete purification of heresy from the land, or at least that measures
would be adopted for the purpose of forcing Henry to a restitution of
their rights. So fully established were they in this opinion, that, as
we have just seen, some of them took possession of their ancient
inheritances without the tedious formality of awaiting a fresh grant
from the king.
The rebel army, being allured by Norfolk with vain promises of
satisfaction, were now dispersed, though with the understanding that
another assemblage should take place at a given notice, for which
purpose beacons were erected at convenient distances throughout the
north. By these means their forces could again be mustered with the
greatest security and despatch.
Within this interval our narrative begins. Paslew had received some
communication from the leaders of the pilgrimage; but he seemed wishful
to procrastinate, hoping, perhaps, he should be spared the necessity of
any more direct treasonable demonstrations, by the timely submission of
the king; yet his aid was of too much importance to be neglected.
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