 The obvious popular hostility, combined with persuasive arguments by Paolo and other opponents of the "Holy Office," led to the Crown backing down, at least for the time being.Over the years he was offered several bishoprics, first Castellammare (which was in fact vacant from 1559 to 1562); then Cotrone (which became vacant in 1565); and finally the Archbishopric of Brindisi (vacant from November, 1560, to June, 1564), offered to him by King Philip II.But he refused them all.