of the Rolls, Sir Christopher Sibthorpe, and John Philpot, Justices of the Benches, Sir L. Parsons, Baron of the Exchequer, Henry Mainwaring and Thomas Carey, Masters in Chancery, Commissioners to hear causes,—30 May 1627. 3 Car. I. 1a pars f. K 13, 15. The cause for which the King commanded his Lordship's repair into England requiring a clear examination and a judicious solemn hearing, was for some time retarded by other weighty affairs of state, until the King, attended with his Privy Council, took a full hearing at several times of those informations, objections, and charges that were laid against him, both concerning his supposed undutiful behaviour towards his Majesty in the business of raising money for his service in Ireland, and his miscarriage in the execution of the great place and charge he held for distributing justice and executing the office of Chancellor. The first his Majesty thought fit to have examined in Ireland, to clear some varying allegations that were made on both sides, and for that purpose directed his commission to some persons of quality and trust; and to all the rest his Lordship having made so full and direct answer as cleared his innocency, and justified his proceedings to the satisfaction of the King and his Council, in all the parts of charges that were urged against him, his Majesty sent him to resume his office, and directed the Lord Deputy presently upon his arrival to cause the Great Seal to be delivered to him, and that he be
