He then pleaded his peerage, which was objected to by the counsel for the Crown, but upon proof being provided his trial was postponed and he was imprisoned on remand in Carlisle Castle, from which he was soon released.
Subsequently, he made an appeal based on his aristocratic position, which was contested by the attorneys for the monarchy, but upon providing proof, his trial was postponed and he was detained in Carlisle Castle pending further proceedings, from which he was eventually freed.