 Walker then obeyed, but the next year, encouraged by some small success, refused obedience to a command of the Earl Marshal's.The Earl Marshal, through his deputy, made a petition to the King referring to Walker's insubordination and asking that he should be removed from office or otherwise severely punished.His long and faithful service saved him from punishment by the Earl Marshal's actions, but he was sharply reprimanded and threatened with removal from office if he did not obey.