In his 1599 book Basilikon Doron , the king had had harsh words for Puritans .
King 's criticisms seemed directed at the most extreme of the Puritans and it seemed likely that the king would agree to moderate reforms .
In his 1599 book Basilikon Doron , the king had had harsh words for Puritans , but his criticisms seemed directed at the most extreme of the Puritans and it seemed likely that the king would agree to moderate reforms .