When we say that Recorde was back in favour, it must be understood that his quarrel with Sir William Herbert had never been settled and there continued to be animosity between the two. Herbert became of increasing importance in the country and, in October 1551, was created Baron Herbert of Cardiff and Earl of Pembroke.
Herbert ay naging ng pagdaragdag ng kahalagahan sa bansa at, sa Oktubre 1551, ay nilikha Baron Herbert ng Cardiff at Earl of Pembroke.