CHAPTER I.

Four reforming Powers--Which reformed England?--Papal Reform?-- Episcopal Reform?--Royal Reform?--What is required in a legitimate Reform--The Share of the Kingly Power--Share of the Episcopal Authority--High and Low Church--Political Events--The Greek and Latin New Testament--Thoughts of Erasmus--Enthusiasm and anger-- Desire of Erasmus--Clamours of the Priests--Their Attack at Court-- Astonishment of Erasmus--His Labours for this Work--Edward Lee; his Character--Lee's _Tragedy_--Conspiracy, page 134