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Revolution had been accomplished. The decrees of the Convention were everywhere received with submission. London, true during fifty eventful years to the cause of civil freedom and of the reformed religion, was foremost in professing loyalty to the newS overeigns. Garter King at A rms, after making proclamation under the windows of Whitehall, rode in state along theS trand toT emple Bar. He was fo... More

Revolution had been accomplished. The decrees of the Convention were everywhere received with submission. London, true during fifty eventful years to the cause of civil freedom and of the reformed religion, was foremost in professing loyalty to the newS overeigns. Garter King at A rms, after making proclamation under the windows of Whitehall, rode in state along theS trand toT emple Bar. He was followed by the maces of the two Houses, by the twoS peakers, Halifax and Powle, and by a long train of coaches filled with noblemen and gentlemen. The magistrates of the City threw open their gates and joined the procession. Four regiments of militia lined the way up Ludgate Hill, roundS aint Paul sC athedral, and along Cheapside. The streets, the balconies, and the very housetops were crowded with gazers. All the steeples from the Abbey to the Tower sent forth a joyous din. The proclamation was repeated with sound of trumpet, in front of the Royal Exchange, amidst the shouts of the citizens, In the evening every window from Whitechapel toP iccadilly was lighted up. The state rooms of the palace were thrown open, and were filled by a gorgeous company of courtiers desirous to kiss the hands of the King and Queen. The Whigs assembled there, flushed with victory and prosperity. There were among them some who might be pardoned if a vindictive feeling mingled with their joy. The most deeply injured of all who had survived the evil times was absent. Lady Russell, while her VOL. III.
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