[42] The King, who was present, and was unable to complain of a decision evidently just, went into a rage with Saxton, and vowed that the wretch should first be pilloried before Westminster Hall for perjury, and then sent down to the West to be hanged, drawn, and quartered for treason.
[43] The public joy at the acquittal of Delamere was great.

The reign of terror was over.

The innocent began to breathe freely, and false accusers to tremble.

One letter written on this occasion is scarcely to be read without tears.

The widow of Russell, in her retirement, learned the good news with mingled feelings.