[1] But notwithſtanding the refuſall of the Prelates to pay the third part, the Lords of the priuie Counſell made an acte,An acte for the Cleargy. and ſet forth let|ters, that all the Prelates and beneficed menne ſhould be charged to pay yeerely to ye Queenes Comptroller and his Collector, the hole thirds of all fruites of their benefices: and that it ſhould be lawfull to the Controller and his deputies to take the thirde of what parte of euerye benefice where he beſt pleaſed, and to deale therewith at his pleaſure.