[2] He then entered the order of Minims, but its austerities undermined his health and he returned to England,[3] to settle his property and make provision for his profession.

Attempting to return to France, Felton was arrested on the coast, brought to London, and committed to the Poultry Compter.

After some time he regained his liberty, and made a second attempt to get back to Rheims, but was rearrested and recommitted to Bridewell, where he was put into Little Ease and otherwise tortured.

But he refused to acknowledge the queen to be the Supreme Head of the Church of England, and was accordingly condemned to death.

The next day, 28 August 1588, he and another priest, named James Claxton (or Clarkson), were conveyed on horseback from Bridewell to the place of execution, between Brentford and Hounslow, and were there hanged and quartered.