But he has disappeared, having made no provision for the preservation of order or the administration of justice.

With him, and with his Great Seal, has vanished the whole machinery by which a murderer can be punished, by which the right to an estate can be decided, by which the effects of a bankrupt can be distributed.

His last act has been to free thousands of armed men from the restraints of military discipline, and to place them in such a situation that they must plunder or starve.

Yet a few hours, and every man's hand will be against his neighbour.

Life, property, female honour, will be at the mercy of every lawless spirit.