Powle was conducted to his chair between his mover and his seconder with the accustomed forms.

The Serjeant with his mace brought up the messengers of the Lords to the table of the Commons; and the three obeisances were duly made.

The conference was held with all the antique ceremonial.

On one side of the table, in the Painted Chamber, the managers of the Lords sate covered and robed in ermine and gold.

The managers of the Commons stood bareheaded on the other side.