sinned) in declaring Queen Elizabeth I excommunicated, to which he answered, "I hope not." His words were at once written down as his indictment, and when he was further asked whether he wished others to believe as he did, he said "I would have all to believe the Catholic faith as I do."
A man accused Queen Elizabeth I of excommunication. He responded with a defiant statement: "I hope not," which was then used against him in his indictment. When asked if he wanted others to share his belief, he declared, "I would have all to believe the Catholic faith as I do."