classes alike. The stocks fell two per cent. ; petitions for His Majesty's restoration were offered up by all religious sects, and in the Jewish synagogues, before the Privy Council had framed a form of prayer to be used in the Church of England; and men of all shades of political opinions hurried to town, anxious, and embarrassed that both Houses of Parliament stood prorogued to November 20, beyond which date no power existing in the State could postpone the meeting. Beyond all, a strong feeling pervaded the public mind that the king's death could bode no good to the country.
His Majesty's most bitter affliction seemed indeed to suddenly stir a sense of loyalty in the hearts of the people. Sir Lucas Pepys, one of the royal physicians, told Miss Burney that none of his colleagues lives would be safe, if the king did not recover, and that they all received threatening letters daily. Sir George Baker, another of the medical attendants, had his carriage stopped by the mob, who asked him how the king did, and, on his replying that his case was a bad one, they shouted out, The more shame for you.'