[571] His plans were at length ripe for execution.

The pretended negotiation had answered its purpose.

On the same day on which the three Lords reached Hungerford the Prince of Wales arrived at Westminster.

It had been intended that he should come over London Bridge; and some Irish troops were sent to Southwark to meet him.

But they were received by a great multitude with such hooting and execration that they thought it advisable to retire with all speed.