Some eager men were for addressing the King to turn Lucas out of office.

This was not done; but during several days the ill humour of the Lower House showed itself by a studied discourtesy.

One of the members was wanted as a witness in a matter which the Lords were investigating.

They sent two judges with a message requesting the permission of the Commons to examine him.

At any other time the judges would have been called in immediately, and the permission would have been granted as of course.