From the Painted Chamber he went back to the Lower House, and reported what had passed.

"If," he said, "I may venture to judge by the looks and manner of their Lordships, all will go right." But within half an hour evil tidings came through the Court of Requests and the lobbies.

The Lords had divided on the question whether they would adhere to their amendments.

Forty-seven had voted for adhering, and thirty-four for giving way.

The House of Commons broke up with gloomy looks, and in great agitation.