HENRY, 6th Baron
b. 1517. Upon the death of his Father he Prudently withdrew to the
Continent, but returned on hearing of his Brother's End, and by Careful
Policy won back the confiscated Title and Estates. m. 1547, Adela,
daughter of a Nobleman of Large Fortunem and managed to Survive the
Reighns of Edward VI and Mary I. His Foresight let him secretly to
Forsake the Old Religion, and to open Tentative Communications with the
Protestant Party. Owing to an Unfortunate Remark he fell into Disfavour
under Elizabeth, but managed to reinstate himself by the Judicious
Tender of a Handsome Present. He afterwards withdrew to his Estates, but
his latter years were Disturbed by the Impetuous Conduct of his Younger
Son, whose Daring Spirit, and Astonishing Exploits occasioned him Grave
Misgivings. He passed away, 1580, in the arms of his heir, Gerard, who
was said to greatly resemble him.