England under Charles II. from the Restoration to the Treaty of Nimeguen, 1660-1678: English History from Contemporary Writers
Taylor, W. F.
1889
May 3, 1660.-The Commons thank Grenville for bringing it. Mercurius Publicus, No. 19, p. 292.
Thursday.-The House being informed that Sir John Grenville was at the door, he was called in to receive the thanks of the House, which Mr. Speaker delivered, as followeth: | |
Sir John Grenville,-I need not tell you with what grateful and thankful hearts the Commons now assembled in Parliament have received his Majesty's gracious letter, res ipsa loquitur: you yourself have been auricularis et ocularis testis de rei veritate. Our bells and our bonfires have already begun the proclamation of his Majesty's goodness and of our joys. We have told the people that our king, the glory of England, is coming home again, and they have | |
14 | resounded it back again in our ears that they are ready and their hearts are open to receive him; both Parliament and people have cried aloud in their prayers to the King of Kings, Long live king Charles the second! |