The bells were ringing all over London.

Candles for an illumination were disposed in the windows.
Faggots for bonfires were heaped up in the streets.

William, however, who had no taste for crowds and shouting, took the road through the Park.

Before nightfall he arrived at Saint James's in a light carriage, accompanied by Schomberg.

In a short time all the rooms and staircases in the palace were thronged by those who came to pay their court.