When the morning came, the excitement did not appear to have abated.

The mace was sent into Westminster Hall and into the Court of Requests.

All members who could be found were brought into the House.
That none might be able to steal away unnoticed, the back door was locked, and the key laid on the table.

All strangers were ordered to retire.

With these solemn preparations began a sitting which reminded a few old men of some of the first sittings of the Kong Parliament.