However, despite many statements against him, Prince was allowed to keep his post (from which he had been suspended), as the main witnesses were deemed to be unreliable. He returned to Berry Pomeroy and lived out his years as vicar. A plaque in St Mary's Church in Totnes states that he was well connected, and it is possible that the trial was set up by his enemies.
Despite many accusations against him, Prince kept his position (from which he had been suspended), as the main witnesses were deemed unreliable. He returned to Berry Pomeroy and lived out his remaining years as a vicar. A plaque in St Mary's Church in Totnes suggests that he was well-connected, and it is possible that the trial was orchestrated by his enemies.