 He was again reappointed during the Christmas season of 1553–4 by the new Queen, Mary I.In 1554 Ferrers was awarded £100 for services during Wyatt's rebellion.In spring and early summer 1555 Ferrers, with John Prideaux, accused John Dee and his associates, including Sir Thomas Benger, of conjuring, casting nativities, plotting on behalf of Princess Elizabeth against King Philip and Queen Mary, and bewitching Ferrers's children.