One of those nobles swallowed so many bumpers that he tumbled into the turf fire, and was not pulled out till his fine velvet suit had been burned.

[5] In the midst of all this revelry, business was not neglected.

A formal meeting of the Congress was held at which William presided.

In a short and dignified speech, which was speedily circulated throughout Europe, he set forth the necessity of firm union and strenuous exertion.

The profound respect with which he was heard by that splendid assembly caused bitter mortification to his enemies both in England and in France.