Cal. State Papers, Dom.1601--3,13,18,24 Feb. His imprisonment was for but a short time; and on 13 May 1603, on the accession of James I, Smythe was knighted.
Cal. State Papers, Dom.1601--3,13,18,24 Feb. However, his imprisonment proved short due to Queen Elizabeth's demise. On 13 May 1603, after the accession of James I, Smythe was knighted.