Even Aragon’s own lawyers hesitated to defy the Inquisition’s jurisdiction

Evidence

It proved difficult to get this writ executed: some lawyers were reluctant to push the Inquisitors to comply with it, especially because an auto de fe was due to take place a few days later. The procurators for the lords were not intimidated, however, and successfully invoked their right to have the prisoners handed over. — L. P. Harvey, Muslims in Spain, 1500 to 1614, 572

Categorization

• QUESTION: Why were lawyers reluctant? Fear of the Inquisition’s reach, or deference to its authority even in Aragon where the fueros were strongest?