How York is treated now depends on how powerful the Queen's views are.

York is regarded with suspicion on three fronts: he threatens the succession of the young Prince of Wales; he is apparently negotiating for the marriage of his son Edward into the Burgundian ruling Family; and as a supporter of the Nevilles, he is contributing to the Percy/Neville feud, the major cause of disturbance in the kingdom.

Here, the Nevilles lose ground; Salisbury gradually ceases to attend meetings of the council.

When his brother Robert Neville, Bishop of Durham, dies in 1457, the new appointment is Laurence Booth, a member of the Queen's inner circle.

The Percys are shown greater favor both at court and in the struggle for power on the Scottish Border.