Harley and his allies complained that the King's answer was no answer at all, threatened to tack the Place Bill to a money bill, and proposed to make a second representation pressing His Majesty to explain himself more distinctly.

But by this time there was a strong reflux of feeling in the assembly.

The Whigs had not only recovered from their dismay, but were in high spirits and eager for conflict.

Wharton, Russell and Littleton maintained that the House ought to be satisfied with what the King had said.

"Do you wish," said Littleton, "to make sport for your enemies?
There is no want of them.