***Henry was mildly supportive of Tyndale at the time of his arrest, due to the influence of Queen Anne. A letter was sent in his name to support mercy for Tyndale, but it wasn’t well received on the continent, which knew full well that Henry had no problem with burning heretics, including those from Belgium.***
It may be that it was simply appeasement to Queen Anne. Henry certainly did not relent in searching for Tyndale, nor did he ever act in calling off his own agents.
“It may be that it was simply appeasement to Queen Anne. Henry certainly did not relent in searching for Tyndale, nor did he ever act in calling off his own agents.”
True enough. Any support Henry had for Tyndale was very, very mild!