CHAPTER I--RELATIONS WITH THE CROWN.

Combination of Spiritual and Temporal Jurisdiction 289 Ferdinand's Control of the Inquisition 289 Except in Spiritual Affairs 294 Gradual Development of Independence 298 Philip IV reasserts Control over Appointments 300 It returns to the Inquisitor-general under Carlos II 301 The Crown retains Power of appointing the Inquisitor-general 302 It cannot dismiss him but can enforce his Resignation--Cases 304 Struggle of Philip V with Giudice--Case of Melchor de Macanaz 314 Cases under Carlos III and Carlos IV 320 Relations of the Crown with the Suprema 322 The Suprema interposes between the Crown and the Tribunals 325 It acquires control over the Finances 328 Its Policy of Concealment 331 Philip IV calls on it for Assistance 333 Philip V reasserts Control 336 Pecuniary Penances 337 Assertion of Independence 340 Temporal Jurisdiction over Officials 343 Growth of Bureaucracy limits Royal Autocracy 346 Reassertion of Royal Power under the House of Bourbon 348