Aftermath: - Despite the fact that the Lincolnshire rebellion quickly collapsed when the Duke of Suffolk's forces began to make their way in the direction of the revolt. Following this, rebels took control of Pontefract, having established bases in York and Hull. This greatly alarmed Henry and his governing officials. - An army under the control of the Duke of Norfolk was then sent to challenge this group of rebels. However, this force could not compare in size to that of the rebels. - Norfolk sought to defuse the rebellion through issue of pardon, and the promise that a free parliament would be established alongside the restoration of the dissolved monasteries. - The King, of course, never intended to take anyone up on these promises. - The excuse Henry needed to go back on his word was bought with the Cumberland Rebellion in 1537. - The Duke of Norfolk was therefore justified in his decision to declare martial law and hang 74 of the rebels. Following this initial harsh response, he was rather lenient on the remaining rebels, taking proper legal concern. - A number of rebel leaders, Darcy and Hussey, were executed, alongside selected members of the gentry and heads of the monastic houses. - Henry was undoubtedly shook by the rebellion, which escalated partly due to his own inability to respond to the mood of his people. - The Duke of Norfolk was particularly effective in his dealings with the rebels, and eventual means of finding a conclusion to the trouble. The pilgrimage did not slow the pace of the dissolution, as was one of its main aims.