In 1641 , he was summoned by the House of Commons , but fled and was arrested at York and imprisoned in London .
He was treasurer for contributions collected from English Catholics towards the cost of the Bishops ' Wars of 1639 -- 40 .
In 1641 , treasurer was summoned by the House of Commons , but fled and was arrested at York and imprisoned in London .
He was treasurer for contributions collected from English Catholics towards the cost of the Bishops ' Wars of 1639 -- 40 .