He staggered forward and fell, and expired in about ten minutes....
"I have just returned from the House of Commons; there was an immense crowd assembled and very riotous.

In the hall was written in large letters, 'Peace or the Head of the Regent.' This country is in a very alarming state and there is no doubt but great quantities of blood will be spilled before it is restored to order.

Even while I am writing a party of Life Guards is patrolling the streets.

London must soon be the scene of dreadful events.
"Last night I had an opportunity of studying the public mind.

It was at the theatre; the play was 'Venice Preserved; or, the Plot Discovered.' If you will take the trouble just to read the first act you will see what relation it has to the present state of affairs.