 More of a scholar than an administrator, he was given the Pentateuch to translate in 1572 for the new edition of the "Bishop's Bible", according to John Strype.He had trouble with Catholics and dissenters, and sent three Cornishmen who refused to attend church to the London authorities.His commissary Dr. Tremayn headed a party against him, but the bishop withstood him, and had Lord Burghley block a proposed commission in the diocese.