The bells of some churches were rung; and a few bonfires were lighted in honour of his return.

[595] His feeble mind, which had just before been sunk in despondency, was extravagantly elated by these unexpected signs of popular goodwill and compassion.

He entered his dwelling in high spirits.

It speedily resumed its old aspect.

Roman Catholic priests, who had, during the preceding week, been glad to hide themselves from the rage of the multitude in vaults and cocklofts, now came forth from their lurking places, and demanded possession of their old apartments in the palace.