The history of England IV. (töredék) [antikvár]

HISTORY OF ENGLAND. VOL. IV. CHAPTEE XI. The Revolution had been accomplished. The decrees of chap. the Convention were everywhere received with submission. ,^89. ' London, true during fifty eventful years to the cause of civil wi in am freedom and of the reformed religion, was foremost in pro- prociaim-fessing loyalty to the new Sovereigns. Garter King at arms, London, after making proclamation under the windows of Whitehall, rode in state along the Strand to Temple Bar. He was followed by the maces of the two Houses, by the two Speakers, Halifax and Powle, and by a long train of coaches filled with noblemen and gentlemen. The magistrates of the City threw open their gates and joined the procession. Four regiments of militia lined the way up Ludgate Hill, round Saint Paul's Cathedral, and along Cheapside. The streets, the balconies, and the very housetops were crowded with gazers. All the steeples from the Abbey to the Tower sent forth a joyous din. The proclamation was repeated, with sound of trumpet, in front of the Royal Exchange, amidst the shouts of the citizens. In the evening every window fromWhitechapel to Piccadilly was lighted up. The state rooms of the palace were thrown open, and were filled by a gorgeous company of courtiers desirous to kiss the hands of the King and Queen. The Whigs assembled there, flushed with victoiy and prosperity. Tliere Macaulay, History. IV. 1