Such was the press, that men of the highest rank were unable to elbow their way into the presence chamber.

[607] While Westminster was in this state of excitement, the Common Council was preparing at Guildhall an address of thanks and congratulation.

The Lord Major was unable to preside.

He had never held up his head since the Chancellor had been dragged into the justice room in the garb of a collier.

But the Aldermen and the other officers of the corporation were in their places.