Ridolfi received a letter from Duke of Norfolk stating that he would lead the revolt if Philip would support him. Alba prepared 10,000 soldiers to take to England and overthrow Elizabeth. Then Mary would marry Duke of Norfolk.
How was the plot discovered?
William Cecil found out and Norfolk was arrested (Ridolfi never returned and avoided arrest)
Significance?
English Catholics and Mary could not be trusted
Improve French relations
What laws are passed after the event?
1851: Illegal to shelter priests and convert others
