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rich in language, so felicitous in every shade of expression, 

 fully discloses what was passing in his mind. He praised 

 the King, chiefly for his mercy, recommended him as an 

 example to the lords, and reminded the prelates that they 

 were the servants of Christ. He concluded his address 

 by intimating what he hoped would be the measure of 

 his punishment, but not till he had related some passages, 

 from ancient history, in his usual manner, and considered 

 the case and its results to society with a degree of philo 

 sophical calmness, which could not possibly contemplate 

 the ruin that ensued, or any punishment beyond the loss 

 of his office. 



April 24, On the morning of the 24th the King addressed the 

 , house in a speech, which shewed his disposition to meet 



speech. the wishes of the people by admitting, &quot; that as many 

 complaints are already made against courts of judicature, 

 which are in examination, and are to be proceeded upon 

 by the lords, his majesty will add some, which he thinks 

 fit to be also complained of and redressed, viz. That no 

 orders be made but in public court, and not in chambers ; 

 that excessive fees be taken away; that no bribery nor 

 money be given for the hearing of any cause. These 

 and many other things his majesty thought fit to be 

 done this session. And his majesty added, that when he 

 hath done this, and all that he can do for the good of his 

 subjects, he confesseth he hath done but the duty where- 

 unto he was born.&quot; The house then adjourned till the 

 afternoon. 



In the afternoon the Prince of Wales &quot; signified unto 

 the lords that the Lord Chancellor had sent the following 

 submission to their lordships : 



