On 2 June 1662 he appeared before the king's bench to answer the charge of high treason, when he made a bold and skilful defence, asserting the sovereign power of parliament in justification of his conduct.
He appeared before the king's bench to answer the charge of high treason. This was on 2 June 1662. He made a bold and skilful defence. He was asserting the sovereign power of parliament in justification of his conduct.